Business in Mandarin courses
AEC Education Group
Table of Content• Necessity of conducting business in professional Mandarin
• 3 courses offered:
• General Business Mandarin
• Mandarin for Customer Banking
• Mandarin for Investment Banking
• Evaluation and Testimonials
• Fees
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Professional Business Mandarin is mandatory in today’s world
• China’s economy grows by a double digit percent annually – every ambitious firm would like to have a foothold in the Middle Kingdom.
• Guanxi, An Important Chinese Business Element – the first way to establish a “Guanxi” is to speak their language and use professional business terms in Mandarin.
• Cultural and social landmines are common when doing business in China - Besides language skills, one would need a historical overview, cultural overview, negotiation tactics, social etiquette to succeed.
• Professionalism allows a business to stand out - amidst the multitude of companies who possess the skills, track record and reputation - the one who can best express it will win
Key benefits of AEC’s Business Mandarin program
• Show professionalism to potential partners with easy transition between English and Chinese business terms
• Clear understanding of Chinese business customs to quickly build strong “Guanxi”
• Gain insight into Chinese business culture through eyes of experienced bilingual professionals
• Plentiful Chinese resources especially in the banking industry to tap on
• A good platform to help local banks to understand China well and help them to build up a network with Chinese partners.
The courses are meant for:
• Executives in the banking and finance sector
• Corporations aiming to expand into or expand their presence in the Chinese market
• Banks working with Chinese firms looking to launch IPOs in Singapore
Lecturer’s Profile: Prof. Yang Zhihong
• Education:
• Master of Business Administration - National University of Singapore
• Master of Economics (Banking) - China People’s University
• Work Experience:
• More than 10 years at China Central Bank and Investment Bank.
• Engaged in banking research and investment analysis
• Teaching qualification:
• Approved by Ministry of Education
• Bilingual teaching method
• Lectured MBA courses for Singapore Chinese Chamber of Business, Singapore International Management Academy and more
• Subjects include Financial Management, International Finance, Economics and Strategic Management
1. General Business Mandarin
Introduction This unique 3-Day introductory programme trains English-speaking bank officers how to read and speak mandarin professionally in a business environment as well as appreciate the intricacies of Chinese culture.
Course ContentsThe course covers the following topics:
- An Overview of China- Singapore and China: Cultural Similarities- Formal and Informal Meetings- Negotiations- Chinese Banquets and Farewell Dinners- Business Communication- Business Correspondence- Chinese Presentation
2. Mandarin for Customer Banking
Introduction This intensive 3-Day programme trains English-speaking Customer Banking officers how to
communicate and connect with their mandarin-speaking customers for effective results
Course ContentsThe course covers the following topics:
- Singapore and China: Cultural Similarities- Business Communication- Chinese Presentation- Personal Banking: Deposits, Investments, Insurance, Loans, Credit & Debit Cards,
Automated Banking services and Internet Banking- Corporate Banking: capital markets, cash management, securities & fiduciary services,
trade finance, treasury & trust services
3. Mandarin for Investment Banking
IntroductionThis 3-Day programme introduces English-speaking bankers to the mandarin terms of
complex investment banking products as well as prepares them to read and speak mandarin professionally in a business environment.
Course ContentsThe course covers the following topics:
- Singapore and China: Cultural Similarities- Business Communication- Chinese Presentation- Mergers and Acquisitions- Debts and Equities- Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, Commodity and Equity Securities- Pension funds, mutual funds, hedge funds and REITs
Existing corporations taking AEC business mandarin courses
Photos of previous courses
Case Study: Evaluation from most recent course attended by 18 Citibank executives
Costs for 3 day course
• Business Mandarin – Investment Banking: $ 360 per pax*
• Business Mandarin – Customer Banking: $300 per pax*
• Business Mandarin – General: $300 per pax*
* Minimum class size is 10 students
For more details:
Peter Justin YuMarketing [email protected]
AEC Business School Pte Ltd167, Jln Bukit MerahConnection 1, Tower 4#02-13, Singapore 150167
Tel: (65) 64120700Fax: (65) 64120750