Mini MBA Program

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 departments, 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 CoPE Level 3 certificate approved by Ofqual with 16 UCAS points. This gives students an edge over others in applying to foreign universities.

Day	Location	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
D1	Washington D.C	Arrive in Washington D.C		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	Global citizenship: Visit Lincoln Cottage to learn about racial equality or US Department of Defense to learn about American Military structure
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 to learn bout American politics and the concept of checks and balances	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	Drive to New York	Business exploration: Visit Hershey's chocolate to learn manufacturing of chocolateor Harley Davidson to learn brand history and motorbike production process
D6		Global citizenship: Visit UN Headquarters to study its history and functionsFuture education: Visit Columbia University to learn its history, admission standards and application procedures	Artistic culture: Visit the Metropolitan Musium of Art to explore modern American art and culture or the Museum of Moving Image to learn more about American visual arts
D7		Field research: Form a group of 5 to 7 students to research on economics, culture, religion, art, etc, eachmember required to interview local people, and make a video documenting team work experience
D8		Business exploration: Visit Wall Street or the Museum of American Finance to learn the history of US financial industry and the development of Wall Street	Business exploration: Visit NBC to nd out how leading media are operated and how media programs are made; play host and unleash talent Artistic culture: Attend Broadway Workshop to learn the business model and operation of top theatres
D9		Global citizenship: Visit the Statue of Liberty to understand the immigration history of the US	Business exploration: Visit Macy's to study the features and operation of large retail stores
D10	New Heaven	Drive to New Heaven	Future education: Visit Yale University to learn about its campus culture and admission standards by talking with its students/ guides
D11	Boston	Future education: Visit MIT to learn about its campus cultureand admission standards by talking with its students/ guides	Future education: Visit Harvard University to learn about its campus culture and admission standards by talking with its students/ guides
D12		Closing ceremony: Final Presentation & hand in ASDAN portfolio	Global citizenship: City tour: Trinity Church/ Massachusetts State House/ Boston Harbor
D13		Global citizenship: Attend Freedom Trail history workshop to learn about US immigration history	Shopping at Outlets
D14		Return to China
D15	Arrive in China and head back home

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

Day	Location	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
D1	London	Arrive in London		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	Artistic culture: Visit the Natural History Musem to explore natural evolution in a world of biological and mineral specimen and foster a sense of environmental protection
D3		Business exploration: Visit Lloyd's, one of the world's largest insurance market, to see the old Titanic insurance policy copy and glimpse the rises and falls of British insurance industry	Business exploration: Visit the Bank of England Museum to study the British pond andfinancial system or London Financial District to find out how the UK comes to the forefront of finance
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		Artistic culture: Visit Shakespeare's Globe to study Shakespeare's dramas and their traditional performance; play famous roles and unleash talent	Artistic culture: Visit Tate Modern to admire world-famous modern art works and gain insight into the modern art life of the British people
D6		Artistic culture: Visit Cockpit Arts to learn about British designers' lives and their business strategies or London Street Art to appreciate modern street art of London with art workers	Global Citizenship: Visit Royal Mint to gain an overview of UK's monetary policy or the Parliament to be informed of UK government structure and decision-making process
D7		Artistic Culture: Visit the world-renowned British Museum to get a close view of world civilizations	Future Education: Visit LSE/ UCL to learn about its campus culture and admission standards by talking with its students/ guide
D8	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
D9	Cambridge	Future education: Visit Cambridge University to understand its campus culture and admission standards; by talking with its students/ guides; experience punting on the River Cam
D10	Manchester	Global citizenship: London city tour: Big Ben/ the Thames/ Buckingham Palace Drive to Manchester
D11		Business exploration: Visit BBC, one of the world's largest media company, to nd out how leading media are operated and media programs are made; play host and unleash talent	Business exploration: Visit Manchester United Football Club to understand how they run the UK No. 1 sports business
D12		Global citizenship: Manchester city tour: Manchester Cathedral/ National Football Museum/ Manchester Town Hall	Global citizenship: Visit MOSI to review the history of world industrial revolution or Business exploration: Attend Manchester Airport Tour to comprehend how the busy airport is operated and how planes are flied by playing piolets and attendants
D13		Closing ceremony: Final Presentation & hand in ASDAN portfolio	shopping
D14		Return to China
D15	Arrive in China and head back home

Day	Location	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
D1	Switzerland	Arrive in Zurich		ASDAN Trainers coach students in writing their portfolios in the evenings
D2	Switzerland	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	Global citizenship: Climb Swiss mountains to look over tranquil villages nestled against snow-capped mountains or Lucern to admire the old town wreathed with a clear lake at the foot of mountains
D3	Germany	Global citizenship: Zurich city tour: Zurich Lake/ Limmat Artistic culture: Visit the Beyer Zurich Clock and Watch Museum to revel in distinctive timing tools and gain an idea of Swiss carftsmanship	Drive to Munich Future education: Visit Technische Universität München to learn about its culture and admission standards
D4		Business exploration: Visit BMW/ Audi factory, learn more about its history, industrial prodcution line and marketing	Business exploration: Visit FC Bayern Erlebniswelt and Allianz Arena to learn more about FC Bayern's development and operation and the pecularities of the Arena; Global Citizenship: Munich city tour: Marienplatz/ New Town Hall/ München Residenz
D5		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
D6		Business exploration: Visit German Beer Brewing factory to study German beer industry, brewing technique and marketing strategies	Drive to Frankfurt
D7		Business exploration: Visit Deutsche Bundesbank/ European Central Bank to probe into German financial Industry	Business exploration: Visit Frankfurt Stock Exchange/financial district to gain insight into German financial institutions and industry
D8	Luxembourg	Drive to Luxembourg Global Citizenship: Luxembourg city tour: Palais Grand-Ducal/ Place de la Constitution/ Bock Casemates	Artistic culture: Visit the National Museum of Military History to delve into the history of WWII and military importance of Luxembourg in Europe or the Musem of Bank to study the nancial system of one of the best economic performers of Europe
D9	Belgium	Drive to Brussels Global Citizenship: Brussels city tour: Palais Royal/ Hôtel de Ville/ St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral	Artistic culture: Visit the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium to admire The Death of Marat and other Belgian and European paintings and sculptures since middle ages or the Hergé Museum to make adventures with Tintin
D10	Belgium	Global citizenship: Visit EU Headquaters/ European Parliament to study European political system by playing roles of politicians	Business exploration: Visit Belgian Chocolate Factory to be informed of chocolate making industry and make chocolate in person
D11	France	Drive to Reims	Business exploration: Visit Champagne factory to understand the development and making of French champagne
D12		Artistic culture: Visit Louvre, one of the most famous museums in the world, to appreciate Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and other art works	Business exploration: Visit Lafayette to study the operation and marketing of the largest mall in France
D13		Closing Ceremony: Final Presentation & hand in ASDAN portfolio	Global citizenship: Paris city tour: Avenue des Champs - Elysées/ l'Arc de triomphe de l'Étoile
D14	Return to China
D15	Arrive in China and head back home

Working with others

Problem solving

Improving own learning and performance

Oral presentation

Discussion

Research

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

Step 1: Registration and Passport Application

Please apply for passport if you still don't have it. Fill in the application form, and send it to minimba@seedasdan.org by scanning it or taking a photo; or 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, 2020)

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 (May - June, 2020)

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

Step 5: Go on the MINI MBA Program (June - August, 2020)

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, 2020)

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 CoPE Certificate, with 16 UCAS points available .

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 CoPE qualification or 16 UCAS points. All students who participate in this program need to complete the ASDAN portfolio under their teacher's guidance in order to receive CoPE. 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 CoPE and in turn receive 16 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(<16)?

The result will be either pass or fail. If you pass, you will get 16 UCAS points; if you don't pass, you will not get any points. It is possible you may receive a University 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 CoPE award monitors, does it mean I will have lower chance of passing the CoPE Level-3 qualification?

CoPE 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.

Course	Content
1	CoPE Introduction （English）
2	CoPE Introduction （Chinese）
3	Improving Own Learning & Performance （English）
4	Improving Own Learning & Performance （Chinese）
5	Problem Solving（English）
6	Problem Solving（Chinese）
7	Research（English）

Course	Content
1	What is Culture
2	Culture Shock
3	Dining Culture
4	The Differences Between China and the West
5	Nonverbal Communication
6	UK Cultural
7	Communication Tips
8	American Culture
9	10 facts about Germany
10	Pairs Cultural
11	Tips about London

Challenging, Innovative and Inspiring

Two-week in-depth study in the US, UK or Europe

CoPE Level 3 Certificate approved by Ofqual

16 UCAS points for application to overseas universities

Introduction

Highlights

Learn on the Global Stage

In-depth Research

6 Core Skills

Authoritative Certification

Mini MBA Values

Optional Routes

UK:

• Round 1: Jun. 21 - Jul. 5, 2020 (15 days)

• Round 2: Jul. 5 - Jul. 19, 2020 (15 days)

• Round 3: Jul. 12 - Jul. 26, 2020 (15 days)

• Round 4: Jul. 18 - Aug. 1, 2020 (15 days)

• Round 5: Aug. 3 - Aug. 17, 2020 (15 days)

US:

• Round 2: Jul. 5 - Jul. 17, 2020 (13 days) (US West Coast)

• Round 3: Jul. 12 - Jul. 26, 2020 (15 days) (US East Coast)

• Round 4: Jul. 18 - Jul. 30, 2020 (13 days) (US West Coast)

EU:

• Round 3: Jul. 12 - Jul. 26, 2020 (15 days)

Program details

US East Coast

US West Coast

UK

Europe

Trip highlights

Global Citizenship

Business Exploration

Future Education

Artistic Culture

Field Research

US East Coast Agenda

行程亮点

Global Citizenship

Business Exploration

Future Education

Artistic Culture

Field Research

US West Coast Agenda

Trip highlights

Global Citizenship

Business Exploration

Future Education

Artistic Culture

Field Research

UK Trip Agenda

Trip highlights

Global Citizenship

Business Exploration

Future Education

Artistic Culture

Field Research

Europe Trip Agenda

Academic system

Our Story

Registration and Payment Process

Step 1: Registration and Passport Application

Step 2: Contract Signing Protocol

Step 3: Visa (April - May, 2020)

Step 4: Academic Training (May - June, 2020)

Step 5: Go on the MINI MBA Program (June - August, 2020)

Step 6: Receiving Results (September, 2020)

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