Covering the business of education and training

The number of students in China wanting to do post-graduate work is down for the first time in 10 years, off 6% from last year.

The Ministry of Education (MOE) figures the falling number is due to:

1. fewer employment opportunities for grads with masters and doctorates

2. a new focus on real ability rather than education qualifications

3. save money - undergrads with the same ability cost less than grads and post grads.

4. fewer scholarships for post graduate students.

5. students heading overseas to study

Hmm...practical ability versus a higher education degree.

Which would you choose?

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