"The Rise of B-Schools in China, and the Implications" - Shu-hsing Li, Dean and Professor of Accounting College of Management National Taiwan University

Deanscorner, AACSB, By Shu-hsing Li

At the eastern edge of Great China, Taiwan is a unique place where Chinese and Western cultures converge and interact. During the last few decades, prior to the rapid economic rise of China's east coast, Taiwan was commonly known as the most important entry point for the West into the Chinese region. Using the same language and sharing similar value systems and communication methods. Taiwan has played an important role in China's economic development by consistently ranking among China's top five trading partners. Taiwanese companies are adept at penetrating China's domestic market (beyond first-tier cities) and are far more effective than many Western corporations. Students studying at the heart of Asia's high-growth commercial zone embrace increased opportunities for growth, professional development, and unique educational experiences attributed to the evolving economic climate.

The tremendous growth of the Chinese economy has created high demand for well-trained managers, causing many middle managers, executives, and business owners in China to go back to school to seek business education...