Innovation & Entrepreneurship Programme
About The Programme
This programme is a form of project-based learning structured with the Design Thinking process. Our programme develops critical thinking skills, creative problem solving , communication skills, inventive thinking skills and collaborative skills, and provides a rich context for academic instruction and student learning. Our programme is based on the following key principles :
Ownership and thus project selection by the students (with appropriate trainer guidance)
Involvement of the students in empathizing, planning and ideation, prototyping and testing to bring their ideas alive.
Objective
Students learn a range of valuable practical skills including: problem solving, organizing, collaborating, project management, research, survey/interview skills, analysis of data, dealing with obstacles and setbacks, etc.
Students develop character virtues and interpersonal habits such as respect, responsibility, empathy, cooperation, citizenship, initiative, and persistence.
Students are empowered with the realization that they can make a difference.
Modules
Beginner
● Traits of an Entrepreneur - Mindset of Employee vs Business Owner, Growth Mindset, Empathy
● Innovative Thinking Skills - Mindmapping, PPI, Brainwriting
● Marketing - 4Ps of Marketing Mix
● Learning Journeys
Intermediate
● Traits of an Entrepreneur - Identifying Business Opportunities, Risk-taking
● Interpersonal Skills - Communication, Presentation & Pitching, Negotiation Skills
● Innovative Thinking Skills - SCAMPER,
● Marketing - Market Research, Marketing Plan
● Financial Acumen - Basic Accounting, Basic P&L
● Learning Journeys
Advanced
● Interpersonal Skills - Networking
● Innovative Thinking Skills - Product Development, Design Considerations & Constraints
● Marketing - Market Research & Analysis
● Financial Acumen - Income Statement, Cashflow, Balance Sheet
● Business funding - Securing capital for startup
● Business Management Skills - Ethics, contract & basic business law
● Learning Journeys
Others
Level : Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
Award : Certificate of completion
Duration : 3 modules (10 - 20 hours per module)
Entry : No prerequisites required
Mode : Classroom-based or online workshop
Require : Laptop or Android tablet / iPad for online workshops
