September 11, 2026
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Why MBA students say business school in China pays off

Hear from international MBA students in China as they walk through a typical day on campus and explain why career prospects and cultural diversity make studying in China a defining experience

Matt Kefford

Published in Study Abroad

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Aishwarya Sapkota is an MBA student from Nepal at PKU Guanghua School of Management

One of the world's premier innovation hubs that's also a site of unique history and culture, China draws in international MBA students from across the globe each year.

Often students choose to stay after graduation, making the most of the diverse and highly impactful career opportunities available to them. In this GMAC video, international students at PKU Guanghua School of Management in Beijing reveal what life on campus is like and how they're planning to use their unique experiences in China to elevate their careers.

Before enrolling at PKU Guanghua, Aishwarya Sapkota, from Nepal, studied a bachelor's in computer science and information technology. She then used her expertise to found HawkAi, a startup where she assumed the role of CEO.

From Spain but already with international study experience after completing his bachelor's at NUS Business School in Singapore, Javier Ramos Nicolas had worked as an investment manager before making the decision to enroll in an MBA in China.

For Surwin Wangsa Hartana, an industrial engineering graduate from Indonesia, enrolling in the PKU Guanghua MBA marked a significant change in his career. Prior to studying in China, he worked for a cash management and financial logistics firm as head of risk management, audit, general affairs and procurement.

For Aishwarya, Javier, and Surwin, studying in China has been an opportunity to experience a new culture and open new career opportunities.

Matt Kefford

Published in Study Abroad

Matt Kefford is Deputy Editor for GMAC.com, responsible for writing, editing, and producing multimedia content as well as driving content strategy for the website. A business education journalist for 5+ years, he regularly features as a judge on education industry awards and speaks at industry events.

Previously, Matt has written and produced content for national news organizations including The Sunday Times, i News, and Sky News, as well as a number of regional titles. Matt has a B.A. in History from the University of Leeds and an M.A. in Journalism from the University of Sheffield. He is also a gold standard accredited journalist with the National Council for the Training of Journalists.

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