Gaining insight into the fundamental motivations and variables that drive learners to strive for competence in Mandarin can be essential in facilitating students' attainment of Mandarin proficiency. This comprehensive understanding enables the creation of a supportive and engaging learning environment in which students are motivated and equipped with the necessary tools to excel in their Mandarin language acquisition. This quantitative study is conducted to investigate the elements that motivate students to learn Mandarin. The survey was completed by a random sample of 52 students taking a business course. The instrument used is a survey with a 5-Likert scale to identify the factors listed. The survey is divided into three sections, each serving a distinct purpose. Section one focuses on collecting demographic profile data, section two delves into motivational beliefs, and section three examines self-regulated learning strategies. By incorporating these sections, researchers can gain a comprehensive understanding of the participants' backgrounds, motivations, and learning approaches. Through data analysis, the researchers determined that motivational beliefs, such as self-efficacy, intrinsic value, and test anxiety, play a crucial role in determining the choices, behaviours, and outcomes of students during the process of learning Mandarin. Understanding how these motivational beliefs influence the selection, application, and modification of self-regulated learning strategies can provide valuable insights for the acquisition of Mandarin.
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