Description

This TESM course will focus on appreciation of the broader aspects of Technopreneurship by visiting high tech start-ups in a particular world-renowned high tech centre. Some possible countries / cities for the visit are Silicon Valley, Europe. Objectives Before the trip - Understanding the culture, start up scene of the entrepreneurship center and the start ups selected for the visit During the trip - A number of factors including motivation of the founders, key innovation, key challenges faced by the founders, managing investors, learning from market feedback After the trip - How to apply the learning for the creation of a technology enabled start up. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to: - Develop deep understanding of the challenges involved in starting high tech companies, and of the best practices of managing these challenges - Learn about the differences in business environment and culture between Singapore and the trip destination, in particular in terms of creating an environment conducive for high-tech start-ups. - Gain experience in pitching an idea - Expand the potential for students’ personal network by facilitating the pursuit of internship in the companies visited or other companies in the trip destination.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Learning Outcomes

Collaboration and leadership, Communication, Intercultural understanding and sensitivity

Competencies

Networking, Product Management, Business Development, Market Research, Market Trend Analysis