The global finals of the Cesim Elite 2026 international business simulation competition recently took place — a prestigious contest organized by Finnish education technology firm Cesim Business Simulations. The Central University of Finance and Economics, or CUFE — based in Beijing — delivered an outstanding performance. The Unite Peak team, consisting of four MBA students from CUFE's Business School and School of Business for Science and Technology secured third place globally — achieving CUFE'sbest performance ever in this international contest.

Throughout the preparation and competition phases, the team members complemented each other's expertise and worked collaboratively — pursuing knowledge through rational thinking and embodying the team spirit of unity and aspiration with their strong capabilities. From winning the national grand prize to achieving third place globally, the team has truly showcased the formidable strengths of CUFE.

The Cesim Elite International Business Simulation Competition is a prestigious event in the global business arena — accredited by international authorities such asthe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA) — and it holds significant professional influence and international recognition.

The CUFE achievement is a strong testament to its ongoing efforts to deepen practical education reforms and to enhance learning through competitions. Moving forwards, plans are for the university to seize this opportunity to build diverse practical platforms by leveraging high-level academic competition resources, helping students broaden their global perspectives, hone their practical skills, and cultivate innovative thinking and global competitiveness as multifaceted talent traits in finance and economics.

Writers: LUO Congcong

Reviewers: LIN Song, LIU Xiaoyuan

Editors: WANG Xinyu

Approvers: HUO Xiaoran