Location: Shanghai | Language: Chinese | Date: 07.26-08.01

Program Introduction

Mercer Strategic Human Resources & ESG Social Innovation​

Mercer, globally recognized as a leader in HR consulting, operates across more than 130 countries and provides strategic HR solutions to over 75% of Fortune 500. As a core member of Marsh McLennan, Mercer holds authoritative status in talent strategy, compensation & benefits, health, and wealth management. Its annual Global Talent Trends report and compensation databases serve as industry benchmarks defining global standards. Aligned with the mission of global universities to cultivate future leaders who drive social progress and create shared value, ASEEDER has partnered with Mercer to launch the Mercer Strategic Human Resources & ESG Social Innovation program, empowering the next business leaders to re-examine the interconnections between people, society, and commerce. Participants will not only develop sharp commercial acumen but also cultivate social responsibility and humanistic care. The program adopts the professional development model of career consultants. Through immersive learning experiences, including “Shadow Consultant” decision simulations and case retrospectives, students are guided to confront real-world social challenges with business wisdom to address specific themes such as disability inclusion, gender equality, and community coexistence. They will complete a full consulting simulation from problem diagnosis and solution design to value presentation, culminating in a strategic proposal that balances commercial viability with social impact. Upon completion, participants will receive a financial talent certificate issued by Mercer and a Certificate in Careers and Experiencing Work Short Course accredited by UCAS.

Highlights

Global Top-Tier Consulting Firm

World’s leading HR Advisory, direct access to Fortune 500 strategic consulting practice

Cutting-Edge ESG & DEI Topics

Align with the global “Business for Good” trend, cultivating leadership that integrates social responsibility and commercial insight

Systematic Business Consulting Methodology

Adopt the “Shadow Consultant” model used by top firms to master real-world problem-solving frameworks

Business Solutions Driving Social Innovation

Complete full-cycle consulting from diagnosis to proposal, targeting authentic issues such as disability inclusion and gender equity

Practical Training

Trends Insights

Deep dive into the annual Global Talent Trends Report to analyze core patterns in talent and work models.

SG in Action

EGet involved in a real ESG project as a shadow consultant to practice corporate social value decision-making

Strategy Design

Develop consulting proposals that balance business and social value around social issues

Value Assessment

Learn frameworks such as Social Return on Investment (SROI) to quantify talent strategy and social impact

Sample Schedule

Institution Partners & Teaching Faculty

| Institution Partner

Mercer, globally recognized as a leader in HR consulting, operates across more than 130 countries and provides strategic HR solutions to over 75% of Fortune 500. As a core member of Marsh McLennan, Mercer holds authoritative status in talent strategy, compensation & benefits, health, and wealth management. Its annual Global Talent Trends report and compensation databases serve as industry benchmarks defining global standards.

Edwin

  • Edwin is a Partner at Mercer China with over 17 years of consulting experience, having worked in multiple countries and regions, including Canada, Hong Kong, and Mainland China. Edwin graduated from the University of British Columbia with degrees in Economics and Statistics.

    • Ginger

  • Ginger is a Consulting Director at Mercer with over 10 years of experience in consulting, having previously worked at several well-known consulting firms. Ginger graduated from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics with a Master’s degree in Economics and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

    • Alice

  • Alice is a Partner at Mercer China with over 17 years of strategic consulting experience, having worked in Canada and Hong Kong. Alice graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Master’s degree in Mathematics and holds the Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designation.

    • 项目产出

    选定目标上市公司，以小组形式针对目标企业进行尽职调查，通过宏观研究（行业风口及政策机会）、价值发现（公司尽调研究及财务数据分析）和投资可行性分析对目标公司进行深度分析，并撰写完成行业研究报告书。

    往期学生反馈

    Reference Certificate


    高光时刻

    Why Us

    Value of UK Overseas Study

    The ASDAN Career Exploration Award certificate is officially recommended by UCAS and is included in the official UCAS University Application Document (PS). Students can earn a number of ASDAN China quality certificates and credits through the Major Achiever Program, and the practice experience can be used in future study application documents, which will directly contribute to future overseas study applications.

    Value of USA Overseas Study

    The Major Achiever Programs are academically designed in conjunction with the "Turning the Tide" admissions initiative released by the Harvard College of Education Make Caring Common (MCC) and the Top 300 universities in the US. We will focus on the development and evaluation of students' inner character, such as empathy, perseverance, self-management and other core inner characteristics that are valued by top colleges and universities.

    Popular Majors Covering

    The Major Achiever Programs are based on application data and employment data of popular majors from popular universities, covering four categories: business; finance, science; technology, psychology; medicine, and humanity social sciences.

    Professional Experience in Real Workplace

    The program incorporates educational resources selected from top 50 universities around the world to produce courses and practical activities, and provides 100% realistic career practice scenarios in the form of front-line apprenticeships and practical training simulations. Each student spends more than 60% of their time in the program improving their professional knowledge through hands-on practice.

    First-class Courses and Instructors

    Under the guidance of top enterprise mentors in various industries, students will understandthe current situation of real industry development and employment in popular positions, andimprove professionalism and knowledge reserve.

    Authoritative Interest Assessment

    The authoritative VN Career Planning System is introduced, with exclusive career workshops designed to assist students in exploring their self-interests, abilities, and values and engaging in self-discovery, uncover personal strengths, and focus on future development directions.