Milestones of Gingko College’s Internationalization---Initiating the Consecutive MBA Program in Hospitality and Tourism Jointly Conducted by Gingko College & PSU

On the morning of June 10, 2020, the Consecutive MBA Program in Hospitality and Tourism jointly conducted by Gingko College and the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism (FHT) of Prince Songkla University (Thailand) was initiated. A webinar was hosted by Dr. Fu Jing, Vice President of Gingko and featured by Dr. Pornprsanu Promsivapallop and Dr. Chayanon Phucharoen, respectively the Dean and Deputy Dean of FHT. Students and teachers from eight departments of Gingko participated online.

Dr. Fu Jing gave a short briefing on the signing of the university-level Memorandum of Understanding and school-level Memorandum of Agreement held at the PSU Phuket Campus last Novermber.

The consecutive MBA program in Hospitality and Tourism between the two universities is Gingko's first-ever postgraduate program carried out in partnership with high-quality oversea universities. Faculties from both China and Thailand will work together on collaborative teaching and research, making full use of information technology and blended teaching approach to prepare international and research talents in the field of hospitality and tourism management for the Sichuan-ASEAN region.

Dr. Pornprsanu Promsivapallop, the Dean of FHT, proceeded with a presentation on the PSU Phuket Campus and FHT. He emphasized on the unique strengths for tourism and hospitality education and research inherent in the geographical advantages of both Sichuan and Phuket and expressed great confidence in jointly fostering excellence in this field. Deputy Dean Dr. Chayanon Phucharoen then provided a detailed overview of the features of the MBA program to the audiences including the internationalized course structure, strong teaching faculty and close relationship with public and private sectors in the country and abroad.

The cooperation between Gingko and PSU is another exploration for Gingko to collaborate with reputable oversea universities in the field of hospitality and tourism, opening a new chapter in joint teaching and research endeavors. Furthermore, the partnership demonstrates Gingko's developmental strategies of its global engagement particularly in Southeast Asia, an important region for Belt & Road Initiatives.