To all SMU students:

Here are some information about Technopreneurship Study Mission (TSM) which is offered in AY2011, Term 2.

TSM (IS427) Course Overview:

• Develop a deep understanding of the challenges and success factors of starting high-tech companies
  
  
• Immersive experience in a country which has a large number of high-tech companies
  
  
• 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
  
  

Enrolment Requirements:

• Students who are interested to enrol in any of the sections in TSM will have to go through a short interview with the Faculty.
  
  
• Enrolment priority will be given to those students from the ABT-Technopreneurship track.
  
  
• The second level of priority will be given to those students who are willing and able to leverage internship opportunities.
  
  
• The next level of priority will be given to those students from the LKCSB entrepreneurship track.
  
  
• Upon successful acceptance, students will be enrolled backend. An e$10 will be deducted. Students are to ensure that there is sufficient e$ in their account before the deduction takes place.
  
  
• Interested applicants, please email: SIS Undergraduate Programme Enquiries by 11th November 2011.
  
  

More information on IS427 - TSM is found here.

View information and photos of past TSMs here.