Workers in their 30s and 40s seeking more senior roles are turning to business school

Middle-aged workers looking for a career boost account for almost half of those in China applying for graduate management education, a global survey has found.

The vast majority of Chinese candidates are aged 35 to 45, have reached middle management and want to take the next step up, according to a report by the Graduate Management Admission Council, an international nonprofit organization based in the United States, and market researcher Ipsos.