Study + Practice, Global Perspectives

Business is far more interesting and important than you imagine!

2-week in-depth study in the US, UK or EU, insight into the most cutting-edge industries

Exploration into international organizations, governmental organs, financial institutions, transnational companies, art and sports industry, famous universities

5 Curriculum Modules: Global Citizenship, Business Exploration, Artistic Culture, Field Research, and Future Education

Award of Personal Effectiveness authorized by the British Ministry of Education

Extra UCAS points for university application

Introduction

ASDAN Mini MBA program aims to develop internationally well-rounded talents that have social responsibility and are willing to cooperate, actively make in-depth inquires and seek solutions and embrace independent learning. It includes five curriculum modules: Business Exploration, Global Citizenship, Artistic Culture, Field Research and Future Education.
Under the guidance of tutors, students will conduct one-month independent research in China and two-weelk in-depth research in the UK, US, or five European countries. All modules are conducted in multinational enterprises, financial institutions, government dept., international organizations and famous universities through interactive workshops, expert classes, field research and other exciting forms of study.
At the same time, students will have the opportunity to apply for the AoPE Level 3 certificate approved by Ofqual with 8 UCAS points. This gives students an edge over others in applying to foreign universities.

Highlights

Learn on the Global Stage

In-depth Research

6 Core Skills

Authoritative Certification

Mini MBA Values

Traditional study Tours

VS

ASDAN Mini MBA

Optional Routes

UK:

• Round 1: Jul. 23rd, 2023 - Aug. 5th, 2023 (14 days)

US:

• Round 1: Jul. 23rd, 2023 - Aug. 5th, 2023 (14 days)

EU: 

• Round 1: Jul. 23rd, 2023 - Aug. 5th, 2023 (14 days)

Program details

Trip highlights

Business Exploration

Business Exploration

World Bank, Wall Street financial class, NBC, Macy's
Future Education

Future Education

Harvard, MIT, Yale, Columbia University
Artistic Culture

Artistic Culture

Broadway, MOMI
Field Research

Field Research

Group research in New York to finish a group video

US East Coast Agenda

Jul.23, 2023 - Aug.5, 2023 (14 Days)

Day Location Morning Afternoon Evening
D1 Washington
D.C
Arrive in Washington D.C

ASDAN Trainers coach students in writing their portfolios in the evenings

D2

Cross cultural communication and business training to ensure students understand the cultural differences during the trip

Global citizenship:

Visit Lincoln Cottage, learn about racial equality

D3 Business exploration:
Visit the Bureau of Engraving and Printing under the Ministry of Finance to understand how the US government
manages its currencyor US Supreme Court to study US judicial system
Business exploration:
Visit the Exhibition Center of the World Bank to study  the bank's functions, poverty alleviation programs and contributions to global development
D4 Global citizenship:
Visit The Capitol, learn bout American politics
(or) United States Department of Defense, learn about the structure of the American Military
Artistic culture:
Visit National Art Museum, Natural History Museum etc.
Global citizenship:
Visit White House, Lincoln Memorial Hall, Jefferson Memorial Hall, etc.
D5 New York

Global citizenship:
Visit US Supreme Court, to know US judicial system
(or) The World Bank, understand how the Bank decides investments to ensure sustainable development

Business exploration:
Visit Harley Davidson, learn brand history and productive process of motorbike
(or) Hershey's chocolate,  learn manufacturing of chocolate
D6 Global citizenship:

Statue of Libertyunderstand the immigration history of the US

Business exploration:
Macy's, learn features of US retailing industry and operation of Macy's
Future education: Columbia University, talk to students to understand their application process, recruitment standards and campus culture

D7 Field research:

Students will team up to research an interesting topic (e.g. economics, culture, religion, art). Each team is required to interview local people and make a video/documentary about their team experience.

D8 Business exploration:
Wall Street or Museum of American Finance, learn the history of US financial
industry and the development of Wall
Street
Business exploration:
Research on Media by visiting NBC
Artistic culture:
Broadway class, learn business model and operation of world-known theatre
D9

Artistic culture:
Museum of Moving Image
, learn more about American visual arts

Global citizenship:
UN Headquarters

D10 New Heaven Drive to New Heaven Future education:
Yale University, talk to their students to understand its application process, recruitment standards and campus culture
D11 Boston Future education:
MIT,  learn more about campus life and recruitment standards
Future education:
Harvard University,talk to Harvard students to understand their application process, recruitment standards and campus culture + lecture from current Harvard students on'How to be a Good Leader'
D12

Global citizenship:
Freedom Trail history workshop, learn about US immigration history

Shopping at Outlets
D13

Final Presentation & hand in ASDAN portfolio

D14 Return to China

行程亮点

Global Citizenship

Global Citizenship

Redwood National Park, Seattle city tour
Business Exploration

Business Exploration

Apple Headquarters, Google Campus, Intel Museum, Napa Valley, Microsoft Headquarters, Amazon Headquarters, Boeing factory
Future Education

Future Education

Stanford/ UC Berkeley, University of Washington
Artistic Culture

Artistic Culture

Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle Art Museum
Field Research

Field Research

Group research in San Francisco and finish a group video

US West Coast Agenda

Round 2: Jul. 5 - Jul. 17, 2020 (13 days)
Round 4: Jul. 18 - Jul. 30, 2020

Day Location Morning Afternoon Evening
D1 San Francisco Arrive in San Francisco and rest to adapt to local conditions Three-star hotel: work on portfolios under the guidance of ASDAN trainers
D2 Opening ceremony:
Cross-culture training: learn how to adapt to foreign environment and express ideas WWO, OP and D training: learn how to work with others, make a public presentation and discuss with others
Future education: 
Visit UC Berkeley/ Stanford University to learn about its history, admission standards and application procedures by talking with students or guides
Business exploration:
Visit the Intel Museum to learn about the world's second largest semi-conductor producer's expansion, pursuit and branding as well as strides in the computer industry
D3 Business exploration:
Visit Silicon Valley, the global center of high tech, to undertand its rise, high-tech giants and underlying spirit; Visit Apple Visitor's Center to admire the Spaceship and Apple products
Business exploration:
Visit Google Campus to see google bicycle and android system; visit the Computer History Museum to be informed of prior milestones and ponder over artificial intelligence like driverless cars
D4 Field research:
Form a group of 5 to 7 students to research on economics, culture, religion, art, etc, interview local people, and make a video documenting team work experience
D5  Napa Business exploration:
Visit US top wine region Napa Valley to gain insight into US wine industry, by probing into its wine brewing techniques in various wineries and grape planting in colorful vineyards
Drive to the Redwood National Park along the enchanting Pacific coast
D6 National Park Global citizenship:
Visit the Redwood National Park to enjory hiking, climbing and other outdoor activities among picturesque tress, waterfalls and mountains
Drive to Portland Visit the famous Pioneer Place to feel US urban modernity
D7 Portland Global citizenship:
Enjoy shopping in the tax-free city
Drive to Seattle
D8 Seattle Business exploration:
Visit the world's largest airliner Boeing's Everett factory, the only open commercial jet assembly plant in North America, to get a close view of Boeing Dreamliner aircrafts and their assembly processes
Business exploration:
Visit Microsoft headquarters to be familiar of its development and products and experience the latest tech by playing linkedln photo booth, exploring AI and putting your game skills to test
D9 Business exploration:
Visit US largest e-commerce giant Amazon headquarters to explore its history, customer obsession and efforts to promote communities; experience the nest conference room and study the integration into nature in the tropical-like world of Spheres; see Amazon Go and think about AI
Future education:
Visit the world-renowned University of Washington to learn about its history and admission standards by talking with students or guides Artisitic culture:
Visit the Museum of Pop Culture, featuring the world's "ugliest" building, to get lost in science fctions, video games and pop music; create your own music works
D10 Artisitic culture:
Visit the Seattle Art Museum, one of the top 100 popular archetectures in the US, to explore the native cultures of Asia, Africa and North America through myriad art works like masks and totems; revel in various fashionable art exhibitions
Global citizenship:
Visit the Pike Place Market, one of the Seattle landmarks most favored by locals and the cradle of the world's first Starbucks store, where you can learn about coffee brewing techniques
D11 Closing ceremony:
Final Presentation & hand in ASDAN portfolio
Global Citizen:
Seattle city tour: Space Needle/ Seattle Downtown Pier 69/ Lake Washington
D12 Return to China from Seattle
D13 Arrive in China and head back home

Trip highlights

Global Citizenship

Global Citizenship

MOSI, Royal culture: Buckingham Palace, Big Ben/ the Thames
Business Exploration

Business Exploration

Lloyd's of London, Bank of England Museum, Mini Cooper/ Land Rover, UK football club, Organic farm
Future Education

Future Education

Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College/ LSE
Artistic Culture

Artistic Culture

British Museum, Shakespeare's Globe, Tate Modern, Cockpit Art/ Street Art, Natural History Museum
Field Research

Field Research

Group research in London to finish a group video

UK Trip Agenda

Round 1: Jul.23, 2023-Aug.5, 2023 (14 days)

Day Location Morning Afternoon Evening
D1 London Arrive in London

ASDAN Trainers coach students in writing their portfolios in the evenings

D2

Cross cultural communication training to ensure students understand the cultural difference in the country they are visiting

Artistic culture: the Natural History Museum, explore  the variety of biology on the earth
D3 Business exploration: Research on the Financial Industry by visiting Lloyd's, the world's most special insurance market Business exploration: Visit the museum of the Bank of England, (or) London Financial District, understanding the history of how the UK became one of the world's financial centers
D4

Global citizenship: London city tour: Big Ben/ Buckingham Palace/St James's Park/Downing Street/ the Thames/Oxford Street

D5 Field research: Students will team up to deliver research on a variety of topics (e.g. economics, culture, religion, art). Each team is required to interview local people and make a video documentary about their team work experience.
D6 Artistic culture: Visit Shakespeare's Globe,  to understand more about traditional British literature and the theatre Artistic culture: Visit Tate Modern, experience European modern art and business strategies
D7 Artistic culture: Visit Cockpit Arts, learn more about British designers' lives and their business strategies

Artistic culture: Music and drama workshop Get on the stage and learn body expression and musical rhythm under the guidance of professional teachers.

D8 Artistic Culture: Visit The British Museum, one of the most famous museums in the world Future Education: Visit LSE/ UCL, talk to students to understand its application process, recruitment standards and campus culture
D9 Oxford Future education: Visit Oxford University to learn about its campus culture and admission standards by talking with its students/ guides Business exploration: Visit Mini Cooper/ Land Rover/ Morgan Motors to study car manufacturing and marketing stategies
D10 Cambridge

Future education: Visit Cambridge University, understand the recruitment standards and campus culture, punting on the River Cam

D11 Manchester

Global citizenship: Visit MOSI, learn about history of world industrial revolution

Business exploration: Visit Manchester United Football Club, understand how they run the UK No. 1 sports business

D12

Business exploration: Visit Organic Farm, learn how to manage a farm financially

or Future education: Visit Runway Visitor Park, understand how the airport operates and simulate the role of pilot or flight attendant

Manchester City tour: Manchester Cathedral/National Football Museum/Manchester City Hall, etc.

D13 Closing ceremony: Final Presentation & hand in ASDAN portfolio shopping
D14 Return to China  from London or Manchester

Trip highlights

Global Citizenship

Global Citizenship

EU Parliament, Swiss snow mountain, Paris city tour, Hague, Amsterdam, Try delicious food from 5 European countries
Future Education

Future Education

Artistic Culture

Artistic Culture

Louvre
Field Research

Field Research

Group research in Zurich to finish a group video

Europe Trip Agenda

Jul.23, 2023-Aug.5, 2023 (14 Days)

Day Location Morning Afternoon Evening
D1 Germany Arrive in Germany ASDAN Trainers coach students in writing their portfolios in the evenings
D2

Opening Ceremony & ASDAN skill training

Business exploration:
Gain more insights into the Financial Industry by visiting Deutsche Bundesbank

(or) learn more about the Financial Industry by visiting Frankfurt financial district

D3

Drive to Stuttgart
Business exploration:
German Beer Brewing factorylearn development of beer making industry of Germany

Business exploration:
BMW/ Audi / Mercedes Benz factory, learn more about the car industry

D4

Switzerland

Global citizenship:
Swiss mountains
D5 Field research:
Students will team up to deliver research on interesting topics (e.g. economics, culture, religion, art etc.). Each team is required to interview local people and make a video/documentary about their team experience
D6

Global citizenship:
USBcross cultural communication training to ensure students
understand the culture differences in the countries they are visiting

D7

France

Drive to Paris
Artistic culture:
Louvre Museum, one of the most famous museums in the world, appreciate beauty of Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, the Code of Hammurabi and other works of art

D8

Global citizenship:
Paris - Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Sacré-Coeur, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe etc.

Business exploration:
Visit Lafayette: marketing of a department store

D9

Drive to Reims
Business exploration: Wine or Champagne factory, understand how to manage a luxury businesses

D10 Belgium

Drive to Brussels
Global citizenship: learn about the EU Parliament by playing roles of politicians, etc.

D11

Business exploration:
Visit Belgian Chocolate Factory, learn about chocolate making industry and try to make chocolate
Drive to Amsterdam

D12 Netherlands Global citizenship:
Visit Amsterdam, learn its unique canal culture
Business exploration:
Visit Ajax football club, learn about development of European sports business
(or) Hague, learn about its role in
international justice
D13 Final Presentation & hand in ASDAN portfolio

Shopping

D14 Return to China

Academic system

ASDAN Skills

Working with others

Problem solving

Improving own learning and performance

Oral presentation

Discussion

Research

ASDAN MINI MBA Training Schedule

Aim Content Hours Location
General
Training
ASDAN Mini MBA
Agenda
0.5 In School
ASDAN CoPE
Introduction
0.5 In School
Cross Culture
Communication
1 Overseas
Research
Skill
Research Topic:
How to find your broad
area of interest
0.5 In School
Research Topic:
What is a hypothesis
How to plan research
0.5 In School
How to do primary and
secondary research
0.5 In School
How to do interview 0.5 In School
How to write a report 0.5 In School
Improving
own
Learning and
performance
Skill
Learning style and selfstudying 0.5 In School
How to plan your study:
SMART Targets
0.5 In Schoo
Learning tools: Gant
chart and mind map
0.5 In School
How to carry out your
plan and how to review
your learning process
0.5 In School
Problem
Solving Skill
How to find and analyse
a problem
0.5 In School

Aim Content Hours Location
Problem
Solving Skill
How to find different
options to solve the
problem and choose
the best one
0.5 In School
How to plan and search
for resources to solve a
problem
0.5 In Schoo
Case study 0.5 In School
How to carry out your
plan and how to review
your problem solving
processes
0.5 In School
Oral
Presentation
Skill
Body language, eye
contact and use of
voice
1 Overseas
Presentation structure 1 Overseas
Making a PPT 1 Overseas
Final presentation 2 Overseas
Discussion
Skill
How to present your
idea
1 Overseas
How to manage your
opinion
1 Overseas
Final discussion 1 Overseas
Working
with others
Skill
Set a team goal, distribute
responsibilities and
communicate with others
1 Overseas
Carry out team plan 16 Overseas
Show team work 2 Overseas

Certificates

"AoPE" Certificate

Research Award

ASDAN policies and regulations

The following procedures are designed to maintain the standards and relate to the current regulatory requirements. All candidates that wish to join ASDAN programs must agree and adhere to these policies and procedures.

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Registration and Payment Process

Step 1: Registration and Passport Application

Please apply for passport if you still don't have it. Scan the QR code to fill in application form online.

Step 2: Contract Signing Protocol

ASDAN China will send the contract to students who have passed the interview.
Parents should sign the contract and send it back to us or the school. If necessary, the school involved can hold a meeting to explain relevant matters.

Step 3: Visa (April - May, 2023)

After students have obtained their passport, they should, in accordance with the visa material package prepare the relevant materials and submit them to ASDAN China. ASDAN China will make an appointment and arrange all other visa formalities.

Step 4: Academic Training (July - August, 2023)

Once students have completed payment, ASDAN professional trainers will give 8 hours of introductory training on the AoPE portfolio and other specific Mini MBA academic knowledge.

Step 5: Go on the MINI MBA Program (July - August, 2023)

Students will embark on the trip in the US, UK or 5 European countries and work on the ASDAN portfolio under ASDAN trainer's guidance. They will submit the final report to ASDAN UK.

Step 6: Receiving Results (September, 2023)

The final results will be announced by ASDAN UK within 30 work days of the report submission. Students who have passed the review will be granted the AoPE Certificate, with 8 UCAS points available .

FAQ

1. Will participating in this program guarantee I obtain UCAS points? How can I obtain UCAS points?

The ASDAN Mini MBA program does not guarantee students will receive the AoPE qualification or 8 UCAS points. All students who participate in this program need to complete the ASDAN portfolio under their teacher's guidance in order to receive AoPE. This involves recording their academic experiences in detail. The final report will be submitted to the ASDAN headquarters in the UK. Only those who pass the review will obtain their AoPE and in turn receive 8 UCAS points. These UCAS points will be added automatically to the student’s credentials, which can prove to be an essential piece of evidence for their personal statement. For more information on the UCAS credit conversion and bonus system, please see UCAS official website:https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/getting-started/entry-requirements/tariff/tariff-tables/1216

2. What will happen if I didn't pass in the end? Will I get corresponding points(<8)?

The result will be either pass or fail. If you pass, you will get 8 UCAS points; if you don't pass, you will not get any points. It is possible you may receive a Research Award from ASDAN if you do not pass, which will prove that you attended an ASDAN international program. Your work will be checked by ASDAN UK to see if it qualifies for either award.

3. If I am a student who comes from a lower grade or lack many personal skills that the ASDAN AoPE award monitors, does it mean I will have lower chance of passing the AoPE Level-3 qualification?

AoPE requires you to develop your personal skills in 6 different aspects, it's not a competition or examination. As long as you fully participate and develop yourself in different aspects as required, you will have a fair chance of obtaining the certificate.