Alongside its BGA-accredited business school, Shantou University also boasts an impressive sports stadium
IN FOCUS: SHANTOU UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL
The Leading The Future docuseries travels to the eastern coast of Guangdong, China to speak to past and present students at Shantou University Business School and learn about their programme experience
encouraged us to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges.” MBA alumna Zhang Yi explains how this approach sets the tone for students’ learning experience. “The Academic + Industry teaching models combine the theoretical expertise of scholars with first-hand experience from professionals,” she says. “The curriculum is designed to balance theoretical knowledge with extensive practical experience through case studies and industry projects.” Broadening horizons Liang Yiheng, an undergraduate student at Shantou University Business School,
enthuses about the value of the school’s international outlook and opportunities, having won a place on an exchange programme at Queen’s University in Canada last year. “The school places a strong emphasis on students’ global exposure, which has allowed students to broaden their horizons and gain valuable international experience,” he notes. This enables students “to gain global perspectives; something that is essential in today’s interconnected world and makes us more competitive in the job market,” Liang adds, reflecting on his own exchange and those completed by fellow classmates.
In this episode of the video profile series, students and alumni of Shantou University Business School discuss the school’s emphasis on serving as a bridge between local expertise and global relevance. Engagement with the region’s business community is central here, as is the way in which industry expertise is integrated into the curriculum and student experience. “The collaboration between local business and the academic institution creates a nurturing environment for practical learning and innovative projects,” states Chen Jiayi, an undergraduate student at the school. “This forward-thinking approach has
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