Transnational edu a winning strategy

Global passport: Aim to nurture graduates who are able to work anywhere in the world, with their qualifications recognised in all countries. – 123rf.com

A MONTH ago, I attended the PIE Live Asia Pacific Conference in Brisbane, Australia. During my session on transnational education (TNE), it came as both a shock and disappointment to hear that many institutions think TNE is too much bother and does not provide the yield they expect.

Various issues brought up include high operational costs, especially related to staffing needs and travel, regulations, quality assurance, student recruitment, cultural expectations and political environment.