STEVEN KUO: SA lacks knowledge of Asia and its possibilities
SA sends relatively few students to study in China, and as a result there is a dearth of expertise here
I have just returned from an Asian business development trip to Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong with the executive education team of the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business. We spoke to 10 elite business schools and discussed trends, issues and co-operation with the deans, programme directors and directors of internationalisation.
The Covid-19 lockdowns had put an end to our Asia business drive, so we are rekindling old friendships and starting new ones. The trip was brilliant; Asian business schools all recognise the importance of the emerging African market and are keen to develop partnerships. It was also fascinating for us to exchange views on the business of business education. ..
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