Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is one of the most prestigious and renowned higher education institutions in China, with a long history. It is recognized as a key university under the "Project 211" and "Project 985" initiatives, as well as a "Double First-Class" institution. Its predecessor, Nanyang Public School, was founded in 1896. Through more than 120 years of relentless efforts, SJTU has evolved into a comprehensive, research-oriented, and internationally recognized top-tier university in China.

Antai College of Economics and Management is a key college at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.It holds the distinction of being the first business school in mainland China to receive triple accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA—three of the largest and most influential business school accreditation associations in the world.

In the latest list of "Double First-Class" universities and disciplines released by the Ministry of Education of China, the "Business Administration" discipline at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) was the only selected business administration discipline in the Yangtze River Delta region. In the fourth round of national discipline evaluation, the Business Administration discipline at SJTU achieved an A+ rating. In the first evaluation of professional degrees, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in Business Administration also received an A+ rating.

Furthermore, Antai College of Economics and Management has consistently ranked as the top business school in mainland China in the QS Global MBA Program Rankings for three consecutive years (2020-2022). It is also the only business school in mainland China that has entered the Financial Times Global MBA Top 100 ranking for nine consecutive years.