China Study Programme | Institute of Advanced Executive Education

Introduction

Global business environment has highlighted a need of culturally attuned and emotionally sensitive global leaders and professionals who can manage projects with a global perspective and deal with clients from diverse backgrounds.

The China Study Programme is one of our successful international immersion programmes for master students of universities and business schools from many different parts of the world. It aims to help participants to develop internationally competitive skills for participants well-marched to the international jobs and projects in Hong Kong and the Mainland China.

The China Study Programme consists of two parts; interactive lectures and insightful field visits in Hong Kong and another city in the Mainland China.

With the background of your target group and the desired duration of the programme, our programme managers will co-create modules based on programme theme and learning objectives.

Programme Highlights
Learning Outcomes
Suggested Lectures & Field Visits
Programme Structure

Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face and/or Virtual Classroom Classes can be conducted in real-time teaching on face-to-face, online, or hybrid mode. Face-to-face Classes – PolyU campus or in your organisation. Virtual Classroom – Real-time teaching on video conference application (i.e. Zoom or Microsoft Team, etc.). No restrictions on location. Hybrid Mode – Combining face-to-face and online teaching into one cohesive experience.
Medium of Instruction	English
Duration	The programme can be planned for 1 or 2 weeks. 3 hours are usually planned for each class so that 2 classes can be scheduled in a day. Modules below can be delivered as half or full sessions depending on the size of the class and the depth of the subject content.
Target Participants	Master student groups of universities or business schools

Programme Highlights

	Multi-cultural Knowledge Exchange
Hands-on and practical knowledge will be shared between participants, academics and guest speakers throughout the programme in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and/or Beijing.
	Study Tour in Two Cities
The programme will take place in Hong Kong and another city in the Mainland China (Shenzhen or Beijing) to experience the culture of two diverse cities and to broaden the knowledge of business environments of the two places.
	Industry Connection
Through interactive classes, inspiring sharing sessions and insightful company visits, the programme connects participants, academics and guest speakers with different background.
	Flexible Training Solution
The learning modules listed in this programme can be customised for the target study groups of the university or business school. Our programme managers can collaborate with your team to co-create a training programme for a unique experience.

Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of the China Study Programme, participants are expected to be able to:

Understand a good overview of the business operation and environment in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.
Identify effective communication skills and the social etiquette working in China.
Broaden the mindset of working with people with diverse cultural background.
Experience the diverse culture of two cities in China.

Mode of Delivery Medium of Instruction Duration Target Participants

Suggested Lectures Suggested Field Visits

Suggested Lectures

The lectures below are the popular lectures delivered in the past China Study Programmes for universities and business schools.

Chinese Language Crash Course
China’s Development (Covering US & China Trade, Tension & Belt & Road Initiative, etc.)
The Development of “Internet+” Industry in China
Hong Kong Business and Economy - Past Present and Future
Hong Kong Stock Market & Financial System and Services
Business Culture and Effective Communication in Mainland China
Chinese Wisdom in Management
How Foreign Enterprises enter the China Market and its Survival Strategies?
Economy and Innovation in China

Suggested Field Visits

Suggested visits The sites below are the popular field visits delivered in the past China Study Programmes for universities and business schools. Company visits can be arranged according to the programme theme.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited
Octopus
ICAC Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption
Cybersport
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
The Palace Museum (aka. Forbidden City)
The Great Wall
ZhongGuanCun Inno Way
Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub

Programme Structure

The China Study Programme can be planned for 1 or 2 weeks with the following schedule.

For lectures and field visits, please refer to the suggested list above.

Part 1 - Hong Kong
Date	Time	Activity
Arrive		Arrival Delegate Preliminary Meeting
Day 1	AM	Opening Ceremony
		Lecture 1
	PM	Lecture 2
		Briefing for Beijing trip
Day 2	AM	Chinese Language Crash Course
		Lecture 3
	PM	Visit 1
Day 3	AM	Chinese Language Crash Course
		Lecture 4
	PM	Visit 2
Day 4	AM	Chinese Language Crash Course
		Lecture 5
	PM	Visit 3
Day 5		Free Time to explore Hong Kong

Part 2 - Beijing / Shenzhen
Date	Time	Activity
Day 6 & 7		Flight or train to Beijing or Shenzhen Check in hotel
Day 8	AM	Lecture 6
	PM	Visit 4
Day 9	AM	Lecture 7
	PM	Visit 5
Day 10	AM	Lecture 8
	PM	Visit 6 : The Palace Museum (“The Forbidden City”)
Day 11	Full Day	Visit 7: The Great Wall
		Certificate Ceremony
Day 12		Departure from Beijing

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