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Accreditation Forum and China Conference

The Association of MBAs is proud to present our first Accreditation Forum and China Conference.

This will be a two day conference for prospective schools from China and the Far East to meet the Association of MBAs, understand its accreditation services and network. The event will examine the latest changes in the industry with a focus on faculty recruitment and partnerships.

The Conference will be a popular event with delegates ranging from business school deans and directors to employers of MBAs.

Venue:   Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dates:   22 – 23 November
Price:   £600

Who should attend:

  • Schools accredited by the Association of MBAs
  • Schools of known quality, which are not yet accredited by the Association of MBAs

Language:
The languages used at the Conference will be English.

Programme:

 

Thursday 22 November - Accreditation Forum

10:00-12:00               

Registration     

 

12:00

Welcome & Introduction 

Jeanette Purcell,
Association of MBAs 

12:30

Accreditation Session 1 

Robert Owen,
Association of MBAs
Prof Rob Dixon,
Durham Business School

13:30 

Lunch 


14:30     

Accreditation Session 2 

Robert Owen,
Association of MBAs 
Prof Rob Dixon,
Durham Business School

19:30     

Drinks reception and dinner 

 


Friday 23 November - China Conference 

09:00 - 09:30 

Registration 

 

09:30 - 10:00 

Overview of event 

 

10:00 - 11:30 

Session 1    
Challenges for the region

Prof Judy Tsui,
HKPU
Jonathan Di Rollo

11:30 - 12:00     

Break 


12:00 - 13:30 

Session 2
Regional market focus

Prof Hi Hai,
Antai College of Economics & Management, Shanghai Jiaotong University
Prof Xiaodong Li,
Zhejiang University

13:00 - 15:00 

Lunch 

 

15:00 - 16:30 

Session 3
Partnerships in China

Prof Rob Dixon,
Durham Business School

Prof Matthew Lee,
Hong Kong City University 

16:30 - 17:00 

Summing up and conclusions 

 

19:30 

Reception and farewell dinner 

 


Synopses of sessions:

Session 1
Challenges for the region

A session looking at China in the world economy and the development of its post graduate management education sector.  It will investigate curriculum development as well as the challenge of recruiting high quality, internationally regarded faculty members.


Session 2
Regional market focus

Underpinning the business education boom in China is a growing economy in need of talented managers.  This session will present data and perspectives on the market for business education in China.


Session 3
Partnerships in China

Chinese and international perspectives on forging links with Chinese schools.


Please click here to book online for this event.

Accommodation:

The Association recommends two centrally located hotels in Hong Kong, Hotel Nikko and Harbour Plaza Metropolis, please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Please click here to download a reservation form for Hotel Nikko Hong Kong

Please click here to download a reservation form for Harbour Plaza Metropolis, Hong Kong

 

 
 

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