Students in local top-up degree programmes say the studies are essential for them to advance in their careers.
Teresa Wu, a student at Polytechnic University's School of Professional Education and Executive Development, says: 'I think most employers recognise these top-up degrees by local institutions.
'The programme meets my need to broaden my horizons and helps deepen my understanding of global business issues.' Wu holds an associate degree in logistics and supply chain management, and she adds that, 'we are encouraged to spend more time reading about cases and researching the latest trends of the corporate world, so that we can better apply the theories learned to specific cases discussed in class'. Compulsory courses focusing on English and Putonghua will also help her career, Wu says. Griffith University in Queensland, Australia is offering a one-year, full-time top-up bachelor of business (hotel management) degree in collaboration with Chinese University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
Cassandra Ying, who is enrolled in the programme, says she signed up because of the reputation of Griffith University, which is ranked among Australia's 10 best schools.
'Its hotel management programmes are recognised worldwide,' she says. 'This programme also allows for direct articulation to the university's master's degree in hotel management offered in Australia.'
The programme consists of a dozen modules, each of which takes one month to complete.
