Under the direct administration of State's Ministry of Education, Zhejiang University is a key comprehensive university with large campus and the widest coverage of disciplines. It is one of the well-known institutions of higher education with great impact on international areas and is the first batch of national key universities on the mainland.
With a hundred years' of brilliant history, Zhejiang University is renowned both nationally and internationally, has cultivated a large number of talented people with the spirit of "Qiushi" (with the literal meaning of "seeking truth" in Chinese) academy and got fruitful achievement with the spirit of scientific innovation ......

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a university with a proud and illustrious history. There has been extensive development and rapid expansion since the last 10 years. The University is the largest UGC-funded tertiary institution in terms of number of students. A wide range of courses which directly meets industrial, commercial and community needs is offered. In addition to meeting the manpower requirements, PolyU also makes significant contributions towards the community's success by providing the public and private sectors with its expanding range of consultancy, professional training and applied research services. Through these activities, the University maintains a strong partnership with the business and industrial sectors. ......

Zhejiang University-The Hong Kong Polytechnic University International Executive Development Center (IEDC) was established by Zhejiang University and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 1997, with the aim to be a first-class training base for business executives and professionals. By leveraging on the comparative strength and expertise of each Universities, by supplying with internationally renowned academics and providing quality administrative service and logistic support, IEDC is able to foster senior management personnel with a global perspective, local operative familiarity, enhanced management skills and increased awareness of their social responsibility......