January 21, 2005 :: No. 115
What: |
Two dozen Chinese officials from the Shandong Province
have completed a yearlong accelerated M.B.A. program
at Cal State Fullerton and will be honored during a
reception Monday, Jan. 24. |
Who: |
They include the section chief of the Economic and
Trade Commission of Shandong Province and the lead auditor
of the Shandong Quality Certification Center, as well
as managers from the People's Bank of China, Jinan International
Airport, Luyin Investment Group, China Construction
Bank and Shandong Communications Corp., plus engineers
from the Shandong Academy of Sciences, Financial Bureau
of Weifang City and Qilu Petrochemical Co. |
When: |
10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24 |
Where: |
Titan Theatre, Titan Student Union |
Additional: |
The accelerated M.B.A. program is one of many offered
by Cal State Fullerton's College of Business and Economics,
in conjunction with University Extended Education, tailored
for various international groups. Participants underwent
intensive business writing and computer skills training,
and also toured local plants and companies. Other specialized
M.B.A. programs have been completed by government officials
from the Liaoning Province. In 2002, a group of 15 Chinese
managers completed a 14-month program with a dozen Vietnamese
officials. |
Quote: |
"Our College of Business and Economics has sponsored
several programs ranging from one-day seminars to 18-month
certificate programs to help Chinese government officials
develop competency in business, leadership, strategy
and skills in modern technology," noted Shu-Jen Chen,
program coordinator and professor of information systems
and decision sciences. "Statistics have shown that China
is in need of more M.B.A. graduates than they are able
to train themselves. Government leaders have sought
the cooperation of foreign universities, such as Cal
State Fullerton, to help educate their officials.
"This is proof of the quality of education that the university,
and the College of Business and Economics delivers. Such
programs are an essential vehicle in globalization of
the university," she added. "Such programs enhance the
cross-cultural interaction of our faculty members and
students with students from other countries." |
Media Contacts: |
Thomas Johnson, associate dean, College of Business
and Economics, at 657-278-2789 or tjohnson@fullerton.edu
Pamela McLaren of Public Affairs at 657-278-4852
or pmclaren@fullerton.edu
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