Thu, 15 Nov 2007

Executive education in China

China has a dramatic shortage of qualified managers - you know, the sort of business leaders who are able to understand financial reports, know something about marketing, have some organisational skills and recognise the need for motivating their employees. This is why the market for executive MBA programs has exploded. What exactly are Chinese top executives doing there - when they're actually attending class instead of delegating learning to their secretaries? - "Back to School", a funny and interesting article at China International Business.

Posted on 15 Nov 2007 at 14:35 in /china/education. -- Permalink

Thu, 08 Nov 2007

Microloans for private schools

Microloans given to private schools - not just, as in the past, to students - have the potential to lead to major improvements in education in developing countries, according to a Christian Science Monitor article. I wonder if Amity could get into this.

Posted on 08 Nov 2007 at 19:26 in /china/education. -- Permalink

Mon, 05 Nov 2007

Qingdao MTI International School

Nothing to do with the MTI ... A good place nevertheless!

Posted on 05 Nov 2007 at 16:50 in /china/education. -- Permalink