Dual University Education for China
Agenda
Understanding of Situation
1
Options of Dual Education in China
2
References and Our Todos
Competency (examples)
University
Project Management
Gap
Professional Communication
Gap
Technical Skill 1
Gap
Technical Skill 2
Gap
Mathematics
Companies in China experience significant Competency-Gaps of University
Graduates.
On the other hand, the “War for Talent” in China will become more fierce than
ever before.
Company Needs
Selective Challenges
Competency (examples)
University
Company & Horizon
Project Management
Professional Communication
Technical Skill 1
Technical Skill 2
Mathematics
Together with your company, we will close the Competency-Gaps.
Company Needs
Competencies
40 years of experience in Dual University
Education and hundreds of years
experience in Dual Education in general
After initial problems with academic acceptance, today Dual University Education with 3 years leads to Bachelor degree
Practice assignments are an accepted part of the education, leading to credit points
Universities trust companies in selecting the right students
“Masters” in companies are well prepared for their role
Professors at universities are an integral part of the Dual Education system
No broad experience in Dual University
Acceptance problems in academia and society similar to those which Germany was facing 40 years ago
Universities in control of student selection Acceptance of practice assignments as valid contributions to degree still has to be created
Universities as a whole and their professors have to create “dual mindset”
Change
Dual University Germany
University China
Vision of Dual Education in China
Step
Today
Change
Recruiting of Students
By company By university 1. By university
2. By company
Curriculum • Theory by university • Practical application by university • General Management by company • Theory by university • Practical application by university (partially) • no General Management • Theory by university • Practical application by university (fully by adaption of German curricula) • General Management by
Horizon or Joint Venture as blended learning
Practice Assignments
• Integral part of curriculum • 5 assignments + 1 for thesis • Not integrated in curriculum • Usually 1 assignment •Integrate practice assignments in curriculum (also: train the trainer)
• 5 assignments + 1 for
thesis
Placement after Graduation
• Hiring by company (if performance and conduct at expectation or above)
• No clear career perspective
•Hiring by company (if performance and conduct at expectation or above)
Roles in Dual Education
Traditional universities will become dual universities, which will transfer
loose connections into close connections with companies.
Dual University Education for China
Traditional Universities Dual Universities Companies Companies
Change
Today
Tomorrow
Agenda
Understanding of Situation
1
Options of Dual Education in China
2
References and Our Todos
Dual Education bridges the gap between theory and practice:
- Theory prepares for targeted experiential learning in practice (“sharpens the focus”) and
- Practical experience is reflected with theoretical models (“creates understanding of what has been seen”).
Through this dynamic it is possible to deepen learning experiences and to create real-life competencies that
allow students to immediately be ready for employment after graduation.
Students do not only learn the “Why?” but also the “How?”.
Dual Education means a change for all involved:
- Students have to seize the learning opportunities and engage on a level which is significantly above average engagement in traditional university studies
- Universities have to partner with companies to align theoretical teaching with the practice assignments and to compress teaching time by usage of new teaching technologies
- Companies have to identify and qualify internal “education masters” to drive the learning process of students within the companies and offer internships that are aligned with the learning targets.
Dual Education Introduction
Program Types
• Dual On-Top Programs as an addition to an existing university study (“Light Dualization”) • Dual Curricula, modifying existing university study (“Full Dualization”)
Dual On-Top Programs (“Light Dualization”)
Method:
Add-on to an existing university study
Leave university curriculum unchanged
Goal:
Drive employability of students at university by creating a “USP” in addition
to their general degree
Reach a large amount of students fast / without delay
Programs:
“Working in German Companies”
“Technical Project Management”
“Human Resource Management”
“Finance Management for Engineers”
…. Junior Senior
Semester
… 5 Break 1 m. 6 Break 2 m. 7 Break 1 m. 8 Thesis 3 m. Graduatio nUniversity
X X XPractice in
Company
Selection and Orien-tation 1 m Internship 2 m Thesis Internship 3 mBusiness
Competency
32 units (2 per week) 4 units 1 units “USP” Modules: • Working in German Companies or • Human Resource Management or Personal Development • Professional Communication • Starting Your CareerSuccess in Job
Interviews
Light Dualization - Example
Company Exposure 6 months
• Selection and Orientation • Internship
Method:
Compressing university studies without loss of contents (e.g. via eLearning)
Partner with companies and universities to create aligned curriculum (university studies
and targeted internships) based on German Dual Model
Goal:
Drive employment of graduates by blending theory and practice education to one
Comprehensive learning experience
Create custom-developed talent pipeline for companies
Programs:
“Microelectronics”
“Automotive Engineering”
“Industrial Production”
“Business Administration”
… (depending on demand)
Dual Studies (“Full Dualization”)
Freshmen Sophomore Junior Senior Semester 1 Brea k 1 m. 2 Brea k 2 m. 3 -2 m. Brea k 2 m + 1 m CNY 4 -1 m. Brea k 3 m. 5 -2 m. Brea k 2 m + 1 m CNY 6 -1 m. Bre ak 2m. 7 Break 1 m. 8 Gra duat ion University X X X X X Company Sele ction 1 m Inter nship 2 m Inter nshi p 3 m Inter nship 2 m Inter nshi p 3 m Thes is Inter nship 3 m Business Compete ncy 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit
Full Dualization - Example
Company Exposure 14 months
• Selection and Orientation • 3 Internships
• Thesis Internship
Personal Development
• Professional Communication • Starting Your Career
• Conflict Management
Success in Job
Process to establish a Full Dualization
University Program in China
Phase 0:
Initiation
Phase 1:
Project Setup
Phase 2: Setup
Dual Education
Phase 3: Pilot
Operation
Phase 4:
Sustainable
Operation
Company (customer) and Horizon agree on the project outlineSTEP 1: Identify major actions, roles,
responsibilities, costs STEP 2: Identify potential universities for
cooperation STEP 3: Conclude strategic agreement between company and Horizon
Plan project details
STEP 1: Collect available information STEP 2: Propose and decide on universities according to criteria
STEP 3: Develop detail plan for pilot and for sustainable operation
Option: Experience Acquisition trip of major Chinese stakeholders to Germany
Set up for companies:
- Analyse company’s needs
- Set up HR process - Define practice and
target positions - Train the trainer
Set up for universities
- Tailor to requests of gvt. and company
- Train professors - Recruit intl. professors
Set up for general competency courses covering - Process Mgmt. - People Mgmt. - Financial Mgmt. Pilot in companies: - Internal communication - Start HR processes - Find practice positions - Start Train the trainer
Pilot in universities
- Deploy program according to plan - Train professors - Integrate intl. professors
Pilot general competency program -Enrolment in learning platform - Courses in blended format Operation in companies: - Run HR processes - Database for practice
positions
- Continued train the trainer
Operation in universities
- Deploy program - Coach professors - Fully integrate intl.
professors General competency program - Courses in blended format Continuous Improvement - Collect feedback - Implement amendments
Agenda
Understanding of Situation
1
Options of Dual Education in China
2
References and Our Todos
BUAA Introduction
BUAA
History
Beihang (BUAA for short) was founded on October 25, 1952 out of the merger of the
aeronautical departments of Tsinghua University, Beiyang University, Amoy (Xiamen) University, Sichuan University, Yunnan University, Northwest Institute of Technology, College of Engineering, North China University, and Southwest Aeronautical Institute.
BUAA
Colleges &
Disciplines
The school provides various disciplines, and characterized by teaching feature. The school now includes 27 colleges covering 10 disciplines: engineering, science, management,
literature, law, economics, philosophy, education, medicine and arts.
BUAA
Faculty
The school employs famous teachers and becomes outstanding because of these teachers. 3,759 faculties and staffs are on the job, including 2,102 full-time teachers, 1,668 professors and associate professors, 73.0% of teachers have doctorate degree.
The school cultivates talents and focuses on moral quality cultivation. There are 27,811
full-time school students including 14,428 undergraduate students, 8,700 postgraduate
students, 4,015 doctoral candidates, 668 international students who are studying for a degree at school
