8-day in-depth study in Shanghai & Hangzhou or Beijing & Tianjin
Multi-modules: field research, lectures, case study, practical activities and presentation
AoPE Certicate at level 3 gives students extra 8 UCAS pointsfor university application
Officially supported by the International Writing, Photo and Multimedia Contest
Introduction
ASDAN Mini MBA Program aims to cultivate internationally competent talents who have social responsibility and are ready to cooperate, brave pressure and challenges, seek creative solutions, carry out research and pursue selfimprovement. It includes Technology Innovation, Business and Entrepreneurship. Under the guidance of tutors, students will conduct 1-month independent research and 2-week in-depth field research in Shanghai & Hangzhou or Beijing & Tianjin. All modules are conducted in multinational enterprises, financial institutions and social organization through interactive workshops, expert lectures, field research and other forms of study.
During the program students will be working on their portfolios to apply for the AoPE Level 3 certificate, approved by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), with 8 UCAS points, which will greatly boost university application in the future.
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Multi-modules
field research, lectures
case study, presentation
practical activities
in-depth study
in-depth study
The technology innovation
route of Beijing and Tianjin
The strategy Business
route of Shanghai & Hangzhou;
Core Skills
Core Skills
learning and research
teamwork and public speaking skills
AoPE Training System
Certificate
Have a chance to get AoPE Certificate at level 3 gives students extra 8 UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) points in their application for some universities in the UK.
Unique Value
Traditional Study Tour Project
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ASDAN ASDAN Mini MBA (China)
Routes
Route：The business strategy route of Shanghai and Hangzhou
• Location：Shanghai and Hangzhou
• Date：August 1st-8th，2022（8 days）
Route：The technology innovation route of Beijing and Tianjin
• Location：Beijing and Tianjin
• Date：August 1st-8th，2022（8 days）
Sample Schedule
Technology Innovation
Business strategy
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Project System
based on the ASDAN AoPE qualfication certification, improve students' innovative thinking and
diversified perspectives
Four modules
Field research, lectures, case study, practical exercise, to fully experience the science and technology of Beijing and Tianjin
Practical activities
"Smart Beijing" APP design, show your learning and ideas
Professionals
professional mentors, successful entrepreneurs and product managers of Internet company
share cutting-edge information and personal experience to inspire students in science and technology
Outputs
AoPE portfolio, APP design, personal research paper; students will develop learning and research
abilities, teamwork and public speaking skills
Certificate
Have a chance to get AoPE Certificate at level 3 gives students extra 8 UCAS points
Schedule
| Day | City | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | Beijing | Arrive, meet in the hotel | Opening ceremony Introduction to the features of a regional economy & objectives of the program. Ice breaking and grouping. |
AoPE skill training: Team working Qualified ASDAN trainer will give team work training and guide the group to hold the 1st group meeting to choose the topic, set the shared goal and confirm the job to each group member |
| D2 | 【Hardware Technology】
Lenovo: a world-leading computer enterprise shows visitors the impact of AI on the world. |
【AI Technology】 Cheetah Mobile: The first in the industry to deliver a new generation of service robots integrating "AI + software + hardware + services." |
Research Skills 1 preparation: summarize the data collected during the day and complete "Do part" of the AoPE portfolio. |
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| D3 | 【Startup Lab】 Startup Grind: a global startup community designed to educate, inspire and connect entrepreneurs. Students will participate in a workshop to experience the way entrepreneurs think and act. |
【Modern Technology】 JD Asia one: world-leading Logistics Park, learning how science and technology changed people's life;(or) China Science and Technology Museum: a national-level comprehensive technology museum, cultivate scienti c knowledge and scientic ideas through visits and practices |
Research Skills 2 composing: summarize the data collected during the day and work on the structure of the essay. |
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| D4 | 【Mentor Insights】 Face Recognition and Application Workshop:such as access control system, mobile phone unlocking, detection; introduction of face recognition method; creating simple face recognition model ; (or) Design Thinking Workshop: learn about innovative thinking and tools from Stanford University, understand design thinking, build empathy, prototyping and other thinking skills. |
【APP Design Workshop】 The product manager of famous Internet enterprise will give a presentation on how to design a user-friendly APP and how to build design thinking. |
2nd group meeting: confirm the interview content and the story line of micro-film. |
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| D5 | 【Team Working Day】 Each group will get budget and explore Beijing with own-planned route, shooting a maximum 5-minute long micro film, and record the process and findings in the AoPE portfolio. Location 1: Nanluoguxiang/Shichahai Nanluoguxiang is the most popular and one of the oldest Hutongs in Beijing with a history of more than 740 years. It is not only a paradise for foodies and curious people, but also a good place to appreciate Beijing traditional quadrangle courtyard. Shichahai is always a good place to local residents' recreational life Location 2 : Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall There are many different exhibition zones showing different content. The exhibition hall not only uses large amount of pictures and documents, but also employs multimedia methods to demonstrate the history and future planning of the city. |
3rd group meeting: summarize the results of field research. Complete the "Do-Review Part" of the AoPE portfolio. Research Skills 3 completion: summarize the collected data, complete "Review part” of the AoPE portfolio and work on the essay |
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| D6 | Tianjin | Head to Tianjin | 【Aerospace Science And Technology】 Airbus A320 Tianjin Factory: The only production line of the four Airbus assembly plants outside of Europe. Watch the production and assembly process of huge aircrafts closely, learn the quality standards of Airbus, and understand its great significance for the entire Chinese aircraft industry. |
Complete AoPE portfolio |
| D7 | 【Aerospace Science And Technology】 Visit the Third Research Institute of China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation: the institute has won more than 130 national and ministerial scientific and technological progress awards. Visit the institute and learn about its core professional computer, communication, measurement control and microsystem integration systems used by Ministry of National Defense. |
【Aerospace Science And Technology】 Visit the rocket manufacturing base, the key enterprise of the national major science and technology project, watch the assembly and testing workshop of the new generation carrier rocket. |
Hand in AoPE portfolio and group assignment. | |
| D8 | Closing ceremony: Have a group presentation and hand in AoPE portfolio to ASDAN UK for assessment |
Dismiss after closing ceremony and depart from Tianjin. | ||
* Agenda is subject to change.
Highlight
Four modules
Field research, lectures, case study, practical exercise
Practical activities
simulate a real business environment, develop business strategy
Professionals
Business experts TEACH business theory and GIVE practical guidance
Outputs
AoPE portfolio, team creative commercials advertisement, personal research paper; students will develop learning and research abilities, teamwork and public speaking skills
Work demonstration
present your learning by creating commercials, and attend the International Writing, Photo and Multimedia Contest for free
Certificate
Have a chance to get AoPE Certificate at level 3 gives students extra 8 UCAS points
Schedule
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*Agenda is subject to change.| Day | City | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | Shanghai | Arrive, meet in the hotel | Opening ceremony: Introduction to the features of a regional economy & objectives of the program. Ice breaking and grouping. | AoPE skill training: Team working Qualifed ASDAN trainer will give team work training and guide the group to hold the 1st group meeting to choose the topic, set the shared goal and confirm the job to each group member |
| D2 | 【Bright Dairy】 Learn how the well-known brand became the industry leading giant and why product quality in vital to a company. | 【BMW/SGM】 BMW: learn about the famous German craftsmanship, BMW products, brand concepts and its development; (or) SGM: learn about the history of joint venture, witness the car production process in the workshop. | Research Skills1 preparation:summarize the collected data and complete "Do part" of the AoPE portfolio. | |
| D3 | 【Startup Lab】 A global Startup community designed to educate, inspire and connect entrepreneurs. Students will participate in a workshop to experience the way entrepreneurs think and act. | 【Public utilities】 Visit the world's first listed human settlement water treatment company Canature, learn about the concept of symbiosis between enterprises and the society; (or) Schindler Elevator：The world's leading provider of elevators, escalators, moving walks and related services. | Research Skills2 composing: summarize lected during the day and work on the structure of the essay. | |
| D4 | 【Internet economy】 Learn Internet business model design and business growth to find out the core competitiveness of enterprises in the Internet era, understand the celebrity economy, and participate in the live streaming. | 【Introduction to Business Strategy】 Learn about the life cycle, the sustainable competitive advantage of a company, figure out the organic or inorganic growth strategy, analyze how Blue Ocean Strategy and business model innovation are closely aligned. Systematically think about building long-term plans using strategic leverage. | 2nd group meeting: confirm the interview content and the story line of micro-film. | |
| D5 | 【Team Working Day】 Each group will get budget and explore Shanghai with own-planned route. Make a creative commercial film using the business knowledge you have learned and record the process and findings in the AoPE portfolio. Topic 1: Shanghai city promotional film "The Depth of the City" What does Shanghai look like? Use your camera and business knowledge to make Shanghai visible to more people in the world. Topic 2 : "The Light of National Products in the Golden Age" Create a memorable advertisement and introduce the change and development of business strategy for domestic products, such as SPDC, Liushen, Warrior, Feiyue, White Rabbit. | 3rd group meeting: summarize the results of field research. Complete the "Do-Review Part" of the AoPE portfolio | ||
| D6 | Hangzhou | Head to Hangzhou | 【Feild Research】 The Hangzhou International Expositon Center serves as the main venue of the G20 Hangzhou Summit to receive leaders and guests from many countries. It presents the local charm of Chinese civilization, and also writes a new definition for "China's service". | Research Skills3 completion summarize the collected data, complete "Review part” of the AoPE portfolio and the essay. |
| D7 | 【Feild Research】 Visit Wahaha, brand all people in China know from childhood, to learn how to build brand IP, and find out about interesting business strategies;(or) The first Chinese cultural and creative industrial park - Wang Xingji. Understand how traditonal enterprise survive in nowadays. | 【Feild Research】 Joyoung: Learn about Joyoung culture, innovation and health DNA, and understand the transformation of traditional manufacturing. | Hand in AoPE portfolio and group video. | |
| D8 | Closing ceremony: Have a group presentation and hand in AoPE portfolio to ASDAN UK for assessment | Dismiss after closing ceremony and depart from Hangzhou. | ||
Academic
Skills
teamwork
learning abilities
public speaking skills
research abilities
AoPE Training System
| Target | Content | Learning Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehension | Introduction of ASDAN Mini MBA China | 0.5 |
| Introduction of ASDAN AoPE Portfolio | ||
| Planning and review learning | Making a plan by SMART Rules | 0.5 |
| High-efficiency tool: mind map | 0.5 | |
| Key points of "carry-out" and "review" in ASDAN AoPE portfolio | 0.5 | |
| Plan implementation, documenting, retrospective reflection and gathering evidence | online one-on-one tutoring one month before the trip | |
| Research Skills | Choosing a topic in the area of students' interest | 0.5 |
| Making a hypothesis and confirming research objectives | 0.5 | |
| Collecting information and evidence | 0.5 | |
| Conducting questionnaires and interviews | ||
| The format of an essay | 0.5 | |
| Choosing a topic and writing own research plan | online one-on-one tutoring one month before the trip | |
| Interviewing, researching, making a conclusion and presenting research in a written form | 10 | Team Working | A shared goal setting and a job allocation in a team | 4 |
| Carrying out the team plan | 6 | |
| Showing the result of Teamwork arrangement | 0.5 | |
| Oral Presentation | Skills needed for oral presentation, including body language, eye contact, voice volume and speech rate |
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| Structure of the presentation | 0.5 | |
| Feedback on the oral presentation skills | 0.5 | |
| 于Oral presentation of the research findings at the closing ceremony | 0.5 | |
Certificate
"AoPE Award"
"Universities Award"
policies and rules
Value for applying university
Students participating in the project have the opportunity to obtain the AoPE Certificate at level 3 gives students extra 8 UCAS points
Value for applying to UK Universities
Acquire 8 UCAS points for applying to UK Universities
Registration
Step 1: Registration Application (February - June, 2022)
Step 2: Contract Signing Protocol (February - June, 2022)
Step 3: Academic Training (July, 2022)
Once students have completed payment, professional ASDAN China trainers will provide training on Mini MBA arrangement and AoPE portfolio.
Step 4: Participate in the Mini MBA Program (JAugust, 2022)
Participate in the Mini MBA program and work on the ASDAN portfolio under ASDAN trainer's guidance.
Step 5: Receiving Results (September, 2022)
The final results will be announced by ASDAN UK within 30-45 working days after the report submission. Students who have passed the review will gain the AoPE Certificate and 8 UCAS Points.
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FAQs
1、Can I get UCAS points by participating in this project?
Participating in this project does not mean you can add points. All students must complete the ASDAN report. Ultimately, ASDAN UK headquarters decides whether to add issues or not based on the students' performance and report. ASDAN China's academic team has all received ASDAN AoPE Level-3 professional training and provides targeted tutoring to students throughout the entire process. By helping students improve their soft power in learning, teamwork, research, etc., they can increase students' probability of passing the ASDAN review. However, it can pass defense on the students' diligence and overall quality. For more information on how to use UCAS for extra points, please refer to UCAS Credits Use Guide for 2020。
2、If you fail the ASDAN review, is there no chance anymore?
The ASDAN project does not limit the number of times students can participate; as long as they pass the ASDAN certification before the formal application and get the AoPE Level-3 certificate, you can get UCAS 8 credits at the time of application. Students who did not get 8 UCAS credits, based on their completion or can get the "University Award" certificate issued by ASDAN, prove that the student has participated in the ASDAN international course.
3、If a student does not pass AoPE level-3, can they get some (<8) credits based on their performance?
There are only two types of audit results for AoPE Level-3, PASS and FAIL. Those who pass will receive 8 UCAS credits, and those who fail will have no credits. There is no possibility of only adding 5 points or 3 points. This result evaluation method is authorized by UCAS and carried out by the ASDAN organization.
4、How to assess whether the credits are obtained or not?
Students who pass the AoPE Level-3 course can earn 8 UCAS credits. After participating in the ASDAN International Elite Program, we will publish the list of approved students on ASDAN China's official WeChat. Students who pass can receive a certificate issued by ASDAN. When applying for a university through UCAS, you can write ASDAN AoPE Level-3 in the "Qualification" section of the "Education" section of the UCAS application form, and the university will automatically add credits when enrolled.
5、My academic performance is not good, or I am a junior student, is there no hope of obtaining an AoPE Level-3 certificate?
UCAS authorizes ASDAN to carry out extracurricular activity certification to provide a comprehensive quality evaluation standard that is different from in-class academic performance. The ASDAN project is not an intelligence test or a knowledge test, but training and guidance for comprehensive quality capabilities. It's not that students with excellent grades in class or senior students can pass the assessment. Only students who actively participate in the project process, are diligent and conscientious, show high overall quality, and prove that they can continuously improve and progress through hard work can get extra points. From 2019 to 2020, most of the 500 students who participated in the ASDAN program in mainland China are junior students or even freshmen, and 70% of them have passed the ASDAN assessment and obtained a certificate with UCAS bonus points.