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Letters to the Editor
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Sir — I've learnt from newspapers that an Australian university offers a part time English MBA programme in Shenzhen. Graduates in the city will receive the same recognition as Australian graduates. I've heard that many people with high educational backgrounds, most of whom have been working in foreign-funded enterprises for a couple of years, are interested in it.
This is in stark contrast with many MBA programmes offered by Chinese universities, which seem less attractive to Shenzheners. To begin with, Chinese MBA courses require applicants to pass entrance exams in five subjects. Most people don't have enough time to prepare for the exams.
Secondly, the course of study to some extent is an exchange of working experience among students. Young applicants who do not have much working experience tend to get higher marks than the experienced, older candidates. So there may be little chance for Chinese MBA students to learn business administration from each other.
Finally, getting good marks in the exams doesn't necessarily mean the candidates are strong-minded or have strong management and leadership skills, which are key factors for successfully pursuing an MBA. Therefore it's not surprising that so far domestic MBA graduates are not favoured by recruiters in Shenzhen. I think our education authorities should take note of this.
Zhang Chunlin, Shajing Township
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