During the 32^ndAnnual Conference of PIM (Partnership in International Management) inPragueonNov 12, 2005,TsinghuaUniversitywas voted to become the 53rd member of the international organization, for which Tsinghua has held a candidate status for the past year. (http://www.pimnetwork.org/)

Professor Zhao Chunjun, the former Dean of Tsinghua School of Economics and Management, Dr. Qian Xiaojun, the MBA Programs Director, and Director, Ms. Jodie Hong You, the MBA International Program Director attended this annual conference.

PIM was founded in 1973 bythree graduate business schools, Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC), New York University (NYU), and London Business School (LBS), succeeded in overcoming academic isolationism and multiple logistical obstacles to make student exchanges a reality.It is governed by a covenant signed by allPIM membersin 1986 inMilanand revised in 1994 inRotterdamand 1999 inMelbourne. ThePIM Steering Committeecomprises three elected chairpersons responsible for strategic planning and membership.

Member institutions of PIM share the reputations for upholding the highest degree of academic excellence both regionally and globally, and value the organization spirit of international cooperation among its students, faculty and administrations. PIM member institutions recognize the quality and reputation of partner universities, and exchange several thousands of students through the years. The know-how acquired within PIM has permitted members to develop and enhance the international commitment of their institutions. Members meet annually to network, share best practices, discuss PIM strategies for growth and development and collectively address issues that impact international education.

TsinghuaUniversityhas developed around 40 overseas exchange partner schools in its IMBA program, collaborated withMITSloanSchoolsince 1997. Each year about 2/3 IMBA students have the opportunity to study at the partner schools for one semester. Being a member of PIM not only illustrates the prestigious reputation of Tsinghua in academic research and educational level, but also brings Tsinghua a new chapter to globalization and international cooperation.