University Student Core Competencies – China’s Experience
Abstract
Recent years have witnessed China’s great efforts in promoting student core competencies
with the purpose of raising the quality of university graduates. To remain competitive in the
global economy, the education system in China is expected to supply highly qualified and
highly talented university graduates to the labor market. The present study is designed to
investigate university student development of core competencies in China. The purpose of
this study is to provide a basic profile of where university students are standing in the
development of core competencies. Findings of the research are discussed. Information and
insights gleaned through this study are helpful in developing strategies in cultivating
university student core competencies to meet challenges of 21st century.