Dean’s Forum – New Development of China’s Business Schools and EMBA Education in China under the New Normal
In conjunction with the 30th anniversary celebration of Sun Yat-sen Business School (SYSBS), SYSBS hosted the Dean’s Forum on March 18 at the international conference hall of SYSBS. Deans from eminent business schools in China were convened to this invitation-only event to explore the theme of "New Development of China’s Business School and EMBA Education in China under the New Normal”.
The keynote guests included Prof. Jiye Mao (Dean of School of Business, Renmin University of China), Prof. Jinliang Li (Associate Dean of School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University), Prof. Yuli Zhang (Dean of Business School, Nankai University), Prof. Zhiwen Yin (Associate Dean of School of Management, Fudan University), Prof. Shunping Han (Associate Dean of School of Business, Nanjing University), Prof. Jimmy Ye (Dean of School of Management, Xiamen University), Prof. Zongjun Wang (Dean of Management School, Huazhong University of Science and Technology), Prof. Chaoqun Ma (Dean of College of Business Administration, Hunan University), Prof. Li Gan (Dean of Research Institute of Economics and Management, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics), Prof. Liangmou Gao (Dean of School of Business Administration, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics), Prof. Zhihong Li (Associate Dean of School of Business Administration, South China University of Technology), Prof. Jun Liu (Dean of College of Management, Shenzhen University), and leaderships of other business schools in mainland China.
Prof. Zhongfei Li expressed his thankfulness to the congratulatory messages from the counterparts. He also pointed out the challenge imposed by the new normal to the EMBA programs. In his speech, he called for cooperation with the deans to work for a new way out.
Prof. Zhongfei Li delivering the speech
The forum was divided into two sessions. The topic of the first session was “New Development of China’s Business School under the New Normal”. The viewpoint focused mainly on the aspects as follows: firstly, since business schools maintain a close contact with the enterprises, the capacity of integrating and utilizing these resources is essential for business schools; secondly, business schools should balance the relation between researching and teaching, academic tutorial and practical training; thirdly, the original goal of education is an intrinsic mission for business schools. The second session was featured by the topic of “EMBA Education in China Under the New Normal”. According to the insights shared by the deans, much importance should be attached to the following two parts: first, the nature of education; second, the innovation.
Discussion at Dean’s Forum
The Dean’s Forum created a platform for communication among scholars and elites at business sector and provided a channel of communication between SYSBS and well-known business schools in mainland China. Fresh insights and perspectives were sparkled on critical developments, trends and shifts, which will impact business and management education in the era of new normal.
