Global MBA Students Visit SU Campus

Global MBA students Qu (Malina) Jinling (MBA ’24), Hou (Eller) Juxia (MBA ’24) and Bai Yu (MBA ’24) visited their American alma mater, Shenandoah University, in Winchester, Virginia, on May 17. During their visit, they participated in a hooding ceremony with Head of SU Global and Associate Dean of the Business School Yvonne Chen, Ph.D., and Associate Professor of Business, Sustainability and Society Giles Jackson, Ph.D. They also toured the campus.

Jinling, of Shanghai, China, is a senior production manager for Savills China, one of the world’s leading property agents. The company specializes in architecture, design, and project management, with offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.

Jinling’s background includes interior design and program management. She manages a group of designers, product managers, and other cost controllers. She said she found the MBA helpful in expanding her knowledge and adapting what she learned in her day-to-day work. She also liked connecting with the faculty.

At Shenandoah University, all the professors were helpful. They gave us confidence and support along our journey.”

Qu (Malina) Jinling, MBA ’24, Senior Production Manager, Savills China

Juxia, also from Shanghai, is a senior production manager for OmniVision Semiconductor Shanghai, a leading developer of advanced digital imaging, analog, and touch and display solutions. The firm produces semiconductors for mobile phones and the automotive industry. She supports about 500 operators and manages production management for the company. With decades of experience in engineering, purchasing, production, and quality management, Juxia said she found the Global MBA program helpful in synthesizing theory and real-world practice.

In my job, I coordinate with different departments, suppliers, and stakeholders. I came to Shenandoah University to learn how to integrate theory into that work experience. I learned to think deeply and globally about business, and just to grow.”

Hou (Eller) Juxia, MBA ’24, Senior Production Manager for OmniVision Semiconductor Shanghai

Yu, from Beijing, is the director of R&D Center Operation and Facilities for Novo Nordisk China, a top multinational pharmaceutical company with global innovation and leadership in diabetes treatment. Yu holds a Doctor of  Veterinary Medicine degree. She manages the company’s R&D center facilities, compliance, and animal ethics issues in China. She also supports innovation initiatives. After the hooding ceremony, Yu attended a health conference in West Virginia on May 18 with her family.

To learn more about SU Global graduate programs, including the Global MBA and the Global Doctorate (D.Prof) in Organizational Leadership Studies, visit su.edu/global.