Employment Strategies in China
E-Learning | Diploma Program
Via this program we provide executives and working professionals with knowledge and insights to for developing strategies for concluding employment contracts and processing payroll, social insurance contributions, and income tax.
In 12 weeks will learn the in and outs related to structuring employment contracts for permanent, temporary, part-time, and freelance personnel in accordance with the various laws and regulations that apply.
You will develop an in-depth understanding of the essentials related to payroll, social security, individual income tax, and tax implications for the organization and individual related to cross-border labor dispatch.
Target audience
CHROs, human resources managers and professionals, corporate recruiters, and executives from all industries.
100% Online delivery
The program is designed to be completed fully online enabling students to continue working during the program.
Literature
The program covers all literature essential to acquiring the fundamental knowledge for doing business in China and with China-based enterprises.
Duration
The standard duration of the course is 16 weeks based on an average time commitment of 8 hours per week.
Structuring Employment Contracts
- In this module you will develop a deeper understanding of the different types of employment contracts related to individual, collective and part-time employment.
- You will develop in-depth insights into the requirements for conclusion of the different types of employment contracts.
- You will learn to translate law and regulations into business practice, utilizing examples of provisions which can be included in individual employment contracts drafted in accordance with the PRC Labour Contract Law.
- You will earn insights in the purpose and functioning of employment handbooks.
Contracting Freelance Personnel
- In this module you will develop a deeper understanding of the different types of employment contracts related to individual, collective and part-time employment.
- You will develop in-depth insights into the requirements for conclusion of the different types of employment contracts.
- You will develop a profound understanding of the regulations regarding work placement and will be able to establish arrangements between the hiring company, staffing firm and dispatched employee.
Understanding Payroll, Social Security, and Individual Income Tax
- In this module you will learn how China’s payroll system is designed and salary is calculated.
- You will develop an understanding of China’s social security system is designed, which components exists and how contribution is arranged.
- You will gain in-depth insights in how the individual income tax framework is designed, understand the difference between a Resident and Non-Resident Taxpayer, Tax Residency and Taxability of income, and how it exactly impacts taxation borne by the employer and employee.
- You will get insight into the different types of income components, how these are taxed, and understand tax deductions under China’s new Individual Income Tax Law.
- You will develop a better understanding of the development of current preferential tax policies.
China Secondment
- In this course you will develop a deeper understanding about structuring secondment assignments for your employees to China.
- You will learn to assess the tax implications for the home entity from where the employee is dispatched, for the China-based entity where the employee will take up a work assignment based on how the business activities are structured in combination with the details of the secondment assignments.
- You will develop an understanding of China’s payroll administration, individual income tax and social security systems
- You will develop a deeper understanding of the individual income tax implications for employees when working in China as secondee.
- You will gain insights into the risks associated with secondment and the means to mitigate these.
- You will develop an understanding of the classification and payment of secondment fees.
The China Human Resources Management programs includes the following modules:
Contracting
- Structuring Employment Contracts in China
- Contracting Freelancers in China
Payroll, Social Security and Income Tax
- Understanding Payroll, Social Security, and Income Tax in China
- China Secondment: Tax Implications for Cross-border Labor Dispatch
No specific prior education or knowledge about foreign investment into China is required to be admitted to this program.
Prior completion one or multiple of the Institute of China Studies’ Certificate or Diploma courses included in the program as a standalone course is recommended.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out through a series of written assignments to be completed at the end of each unit.
Certificate of Completion
A Certificate of Completion is issued upon the successful completion of the course.
Alumni Association
Students who have successfully completed the program will automatically join ICS’s alumni association and have the opportunity to participate in the China Entrepreneur’s Circle, which forms an important platform for maintaining and gaining new business contacts. Upon completion, you become ambassadors of the program by sharing insights and experiences to new students via public speaking at our networking events, factfinding missions to China, seminars, and webinars.
Tuition fee
Tuition fee for the entire program is
- EUR 1.495 to be paid in a single installment in advance, or
- EUR 800 to be paid in two installments. Total tuition EUR 1.600.
The tuition fee includes all necessary literature and study materials, guidance and support during your studies, free extension of the study duration (if required), and 1:1 contact with your course professor.
Credit
Having completed one of multiple of Institute of China Studies’ Certificate courses included in the program as a standalone course prior to the start of the program might result in credit of the tuition fee. Please contact us for more information.
Start date
Open enrollment applies to this course. You can start this course at a timing of your own convenience.
How we deliver value
Program Completion Benefits
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the course, you will earn a digital certificate of completion from the Institute of China Studies.
Note: After successful completion of the online program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of the Institute of China Studies.
Tailormade literature
To provide detailed information and insights in the topics related to Human Resources Management in China, this program utilizes tailormade literature and reading materials.
Contact us
Would you like more information about the program and the admission requirements? Then request a free study consultation. Of course, free of charge and without obligation. This way you will learn more about the content of the course, the teaching materials, and the online learning environment.
Enroll today
Enroll today and develop essential skills and insights about applicable personnel strategies in China, which can be directly applied in your professional work environment.