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The Master of Science in Technopreneurship and Innovation (MSc TIP) is conducted on a rigorous full time basis over a period of 12 months. It constitutes a total of 42 Academic Units (AUs) and covers 15 modules. As part of the program design, candidates are required to participate extensively in the entrepreneurship ecosystem which includes the corporate study visits, networking session, and other entrepreneurship initiatives such as SPRING Singapore BlueSky Festivals, NTU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Festival, Ideas.inc. Business Challenge and etc. Candidates are required to pass all modules in order to qualify for the award of master degree (MSc TIP). Please refer to curriculum description for more details. Overall Structure* 1 July 2011 4 - 6 July 2011 11 July 2011 7 November 2011 - 24 Febuary 2012 5 March - 4 June 2012
NOTE: Expect an average of 36 hours per module per segment.
Marticulation & Orientation High-impact Team Building & Bonding Program (OBS) Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
* The dates above are meant as reference only and will be subjected to further updates / changes.
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TP6101
TP6103
TP6104
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* The dates above are meant as reference only and will be subjected to further updates / changes.
NOTE: Seminar and workshop-style lesson are part of NTU-NTC's unique Teaching pedagogy which combines lectures, case analysis, active interaction, team-based learning, share-learn-teach approach, and experiential learning process.
Curriculum
TP6001 Entrepreneurship & Business Planning Focuses on equipping candidates with knowledge and tools including business plan development and start-up planning that generate and translate entrepreneurial ideas into successful enterprises. New Venture & Entrepreneur Marketing Key entrepreneurial marketing concepts and methods are imparted along with sophisticated marketing approaches and practical guidance on their application in entrepreneurial situations. Venture Capital Financing Explore high-risk financing from entrepreneurial and venture capitalists perspectives and learn financing strategies for different stages of the venture life cycle. Intellectual Property & Technology Evaluation & Commercialisation Investigates models and tools for effective management of an organisations Intellectual Property (IP), including patents, copyright, trade secret, etc, with emphasis on the identification of appropriate options and methods for organisations to protect and exploit their investments in developing IP. Strategic Management for New Ventures & Technology Firms Explore strategic tools and priorities with which entrepreneurs create and sustain a competitive advantage in todays challenging and complex business environment.
MSc TIP (Master of Science, Technopreneurship and Innovation Program)
TP6002
TP6003
TP6004
TP6006
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TP8002
Non-Academic Experience
Apart from the essential course curriculum, participants will be have the opportunities to gain invaluable industry insights, extensive industry contacts/networks and essential networking skills through active participation in the entrepreneurship ecosystem such as the corporate study visits and networking sessions in US, China, Malaysia and Singapore, the University Entrepreneurship Speaker Series and other entrepreneurship initiatives such as SPRING Singapore BlueSky Festivals, NTU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Festival, NTU Business Plan Competition and etc. Please refer to the curriculum for further information.
NOTE: NTU reserves all rights to make changes to the coursework with prior notice.
MSc TIP
MSc TIP
Financial Assistance
Applicants can apply to NTUC Thrift* for an Education Loan. For more information on the loan, please call the NTUC Thrift Head Office Service Hotline at +65 6238 0550. Singaporeans and Singapore PR may apply for the Management Development Scholarship (MDS)* scheme, which provides grant value of up to 90% of tuition fees for applicable applicants under SPRING Singapore. For more information on the MDS Scheme, kindly contact Ms Feranita Lan at 6316 2886 or visit the website at MDS Scheme by SPRING Singapore.
*Terms & Conditions apply.
For further enquiries, please contact: TIP Program Nanyang Technopreneurship Center Nanyang Technological University 50 Nanyang Drive Research TechnoPlaza 2nd Storey, BorderX Block Singapore 637553 Email : ntc@ntu.edu.sg Fax : +65 6792 0467 Ms. Feranita Lan (Executive Officer) Tel : +65 6316 2886 Email : Feranita@ntu.edu.sg Ms. Bay Hwee Eng (Manager) Tel : +65 6513 8114 Email : HEBay@ntu.edu.sg
MSc TIP
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1. What is the MSc TIP Program?
The Master of Science in Technopreneurship and Innovation Program or MSc TIP is the 1st of its kind in Asia's Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation educational program. A fast-track approach to entrepreneurship, it is a program of "real-life" study and experiences with unique features including: Unique Teaching Pedagogy Designed with a potential entrepreneur in mind, TIP provides each participant with a wholesome learning experience through a rich array of activities beyond the classroom. With a unique teaching pedagogy, it expertly combines institutionalized learning with Practical Learning Experience, Global Immersion Training and Transformational Experience. By using integrative analytical education tools and dynamic simulations programs, participants will learn how to solve problems and make business decisions effectively. Exhilarating curriculum MSc TIP is an intensive 1-year full time master program offered by NTU. It is modelled against the entire venture creation process and effectively delivered through our unique Teaching pedagogy. MSc TIP Candidates start off the program through a specially designed high-impact team bonding program at the Outward Bound Singapore (OBS). After which MSc TIP Candidates are put through a rigorous knowledge competency building and experiential learning at NTU. Expanding their horizon and global views, MSc TIP Candidates are immersed into a global immersion program countries such as US, UK and/or Malaysia. Real-life applications and entrepreneurial experiences Working with inventors, MSc TIP Candidates form "venture teams" to evaluate Intellectual Properties (IPs) positions and develop business plans and concepts for "patented" emerging technologies created from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) or other selected institutions. Expert mentors Respected entrepreneurs, legal professionals, inventors, officers from government agencies and venture capitalists work with "venture teams" to provide guidance, expertise and resources. Enriching experiences and exceptional resources Tap into the invaluable Technology Entrepreneurship ecosystem on both sides of the world through networking sessions with entrepreneurs, angel investors and venture capitalists such as Nanyang Technological University(NTU) Entrepreneurship and Innovation Week and corporate visits. 2. Who Should Apply? MSc TIP candidates come to the program knowing that their careers will be entrepreneurial. They are risk-takers who can think on their feet and who are committed to searching for more innovative ways to use the resources at hand to create new business (either as a start-up or as a new venture within an established firm) or as Entrepreneurial leaders in the corporation who is capable of showing and revitalizing the business in the mounting competitive market space.
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3. What are the admission requirements ? For admissions as a candidate into the MSc TIP program, the applicant must possess: A good Bachelor's degree in no particular discipline of his university or such graduate of another university as the Academic Board may approve. A strong passion for Entrepreneurship. Proficiency in English Language.
NOTE: Only shortlisted applicants will be interviewed in person, or in some cases, a telephone/SKYPE interview may be arranged. Admissions are also open to all university students graduating in May each year.
4. What will be taught? The curriculum consists of 14 modules: TP6001 - Entrepreneurship & Business Planning TP6002 - New Venture and Entrepreneur Marketing TP6003 - Venture Capital Financing TP6004 - Intellectual Property, Technology Evaluation & Commercialization TP6006 - Strategic Management for New Ventures & Technology Firms TP6007 - Seminars on Special Topics in Technopreneurship TP6008 - New Venture Creation: Implementing Business Strategy TP6009 - New Venture Creation: Managing Growth TP6010 - Developing New Business Models TP6101 - Technology, Innovation & Design TP6102 - Sustainable Leadership & Strategy Innovation TP6103 - Corporate Finance and Merger & Acquisition TP6104 - Entrepreneurship Case Study Project
Please refer to our Curriculum section for more information.
5. What is the duration of the program? MSc TIP is a 1 year full time master program offered by Nanyang Technological University. MSc TIP classes will be conducted at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). As part of the Global Immersion Program, MSc TIP candidates will be immersed in countries such as US, UK, China and/or Malaysia. The candidature period for MSc TIP is 3 years.