COURSE OBJECTIVES
This 1-week summer camp, specially curated for pre-university and high school students in Grades 10-12, is designed to empower participants with the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. From cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset to generating innovative business ideas, the course covers the full cycle of business innovation-evaluating opportunities, generating ideas, crafting robust business models, and effectively communicating business concepts. Throughout the program, participants will collaborate in groups to create a business model for a potential new venture.
At the end of the course, the participants will be able to:
- Understand the Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship: Grasp the entrepreneurial mindset, the significance of entrepreneurship in economic innovation, and the personal attributes required for entrepreneurial success.
- Generate and Identify Viable Business Ideas: Utilize creative thinking and ideation techniques to generate innovative business ideas and identify opportunities that address market needs and personal passions.
- Evaluate Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Apply critical analysis and evaluation frameworks to assess the viability, market potential, and competitive advantage of entrepreneurial ideas.
- Develop and Implement Business Models: Formulate comprehensive business models that outline the steps for turning entrepreneurial ideas into viable ventures, including strategies for resource allocation, market entry, and overcoming startup challenges.
- Present Business Models: Effectively communicate and present a well- developed business model for a new venture, demonstrating an ability to collaborate, receive feedback, and refine the business concept based on constructive critique.
Who Should Attend
Pre-University and high school students in Grade 10 - 12, with an interest in entrepreneurship.
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Programme BrochurePre-Requisites
Participants are expected to be able to read, write and communicate in English, as the programme will be conducted in English.
Participants are required to bring their own laptop/tablet, charger and universal travel adaptor (for international participants) throughout the duration of the programme.
There are no subject-matter-specific pre-requisites to attend this programme.
Applicants must be at least 15 years old at the start of the programme to be eligible to apply.
Programme Schedule
For individuals interested in NUS SCALE Youth programmes, please click here to enquire.
For schools/companies interested in customised and/or group bookings, please click here.
Mode of Delivery
15 hours of face-to-face programme
Mode of Assessment
Final Assessment: Group Project: Create a Business Model for Potential New Venture.
COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Below are the faculty members who have developed the course, and taught the programme in the past (names are arranged in alphabetical order):
Assistant Professor Wei Yu
NUS College of Design and Engineering
Dr. Wei Yu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Management at the National University of Singapore. She has published in top entrepreneurship and management journals. Wei teaches entrepreneurship and technology management courses at the National University of Singapore, focusing on human elements in the innovation process.
Certificate of Completion
Successful participants who fulfill all program requirements, including meeting the minimum attendance and passing the assessment, will be awarded an e-Certificate of Completion and Assessment Report issued by NUS SCALE.
The registration for June 2024 programme run is closed.
For group booking enquiry, please contact sgprogrammes@nus.edu.sg.