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Introduction
This course helps learners understand the basics of entrepreneurship and prepares them to develop further skills and knowledge in related areas. Entrepreneurship is more than just writing a business plan. The course uses practical teaching methods to encourage entrepreneurial thinking by integrating course readings, real-life examples, and learners' experiences. Learners will study theories that help create and develop new businesses, and they will apply these theories through active participation in interactive classes, group discussions, class projects, and case studies.
The course is part of:
- Graduate Certificate in Technopreneurship and Innovation
- FlexiMasters in Technopreneurship and Innovation
- Masters in Technopreneurship and Innovation
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the theories of Entrepreneurship and how Entrepreneurs think.
- Utilise ideas, concepts, tools, and skills to develop and idea to a business model and to a business plan.
- Explain current trends and identify strategies to create success for their new ventures.
Scope / Syllabus
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Overview of the Entrepreneurial Process & Related Ecosystem
- Creativity, Innovation and Opportunity Recognition
- Six Practical Theories (including Improvisation, Bricolage, Effectuation, End-User-Modification, Exaptation & The Lean StartUp)
- The Business Model Canvas & The Lean Canvas
- Entrepreneurial Growth through Licensing, Franchising & Microfranchising
- Screening Venture Opportunities
- The Business Plan
- The Business Plan Part 2: Marketing & Operations
- The Business Plan Part 3: Finance & Packaging
- The Business Plan Part 4: Advocacy & Critique
- Team Presentation and course wrap up
To meet the requirement of SkillsFuture Singapore, assessment(s) will be conducted during every course. The assessment(s) include:
- Class Participation
- Assignment
- Group Project
- Final Exam
Suitable for current and aspiring tech innovators and startup founders, as well as corporate executives and civil servants who wish to broaden their competencies and make a difference in the future economy.
Standard Course Fee: S$5,886
SSG Funding Support | Course fee | Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes | |
BEFORE funding & GST | AFTER funding & 9% GST | ||
Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding) | S$5,400.00 | S$1,765.80 | |
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | S$685.80 | ||
SCs aged ≥ 40 years old | |||
- Standard course fee is inclusive of GST.
- NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.
Mr Jason Ho Kai Joo
Mr Jason Ho Kai Joo
Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Practitioner Faculty
Mr Jason is an entrepreneur, angel investor, and practitioner faculty in 48 universities in UK, USA, France, Australia, and Singapore with more than 2 decades of experiences. His primary venture, The Guild of Storytellers Pte Ltd has represented the University of Cambridge (England) for Entrepreneurship to the British Royal Family in The Royal Visit in 2018. Jason is an alumnus of University of Cambridge (MSt), Imperial College London (MBA) and a Life member of the Oxbridge Society.
Areas of Expertise:
Marketing and Strategy
| COURSE TITLE | ACADEMIC UNIT |
| CET6002 Entrepreneurial Marketing and Business Development | 3 |
| CET6003 New Venture Financing | 3 |
| CET6006 Managing Growing Ventures | 3 |
| CET6007 Technopreneurial Mindset | 3 |
Listed courses are:
- Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Technopreneurship and Innovation (9 AU), FlexiMasters in Technopreneurship and Innovation (15 AU) and Masters in Technopreneurship and Innovation (30 AU).
