Minor in Entrepreneurship > FAQs
- When is the usual intake period(s) for Minor in Entrepreneurship and when does the module sessions for each intake commences?
- What is the standard application procedure for Minor in Entrepreneurship?
- Is OBS compulsory? If I could not attend the OBS, can I still attend the sessions?
- Am I able to take the modules in random order?
- If I am unable to attend a particular module, is it possible for me to defer it? What are the standard procedures I need to take note?
- If I do not obtain the minimum grade for a module, will I be allowed to retake the failed module?
- How long do I need to take to complete the Minor in Entrepreneurship?
1. When is the usual intake period(s) for Minor in Entrepreneurship and when does the module sessions for each intake commences?
Due to the overwhelming responses each year, Minor in Entrepreneurship has increased its intake numbers to 2 batches per academic semester. Admission opens in the month of February and August. Sessions will be conducted in the inter-semester period of May and December respectively.
2. How is the whole admission process when applying for Minor in Entrepreneurship?
Click here to view the application flow chart.
3. Is OBS compulsory? If I could not attend the OBS, can I still attend the module sessions?
Yes, OBS is compulsory. The 3 days 2 nights OBS team bonding programme serves the purpose to build strong team spirit, and to spur the participants to leave their comfort zones, be resourceful and react quickly to adversity. Most importantly, this programme accelerates the learning momentum of students as they are expected to attend EN101 sessions immediately in the following week.
Students, who are unable to participate in the OBS programme due to medical reasons, are encouraged to attend as an observer. This is to aid the affected student in familiarizing with his/her future batch mates while contributing in their thought process. Physical activities are NOT allowed for students who attend as observer.
Students who fail to attend the OBS programme without prior notification will be automatically withdrawn from this minor. Only approved Medical Certificate or Letter-of-Excuse can permit the affected student to be immediately accepted in the next upcoming intake.
Note: (1) Approval comes from NTC management
(2) MC is to be submitted to programme administrator within 2 working days after the date
of absence.
(3) Letter-of-Excuse is to be submitted to programme administrator within 1 week before start of
OBS.
4. Am I able to take the modules in random order?
Modules of Minor in Entrepreneurship are pre-requisites of each other. All modules are inter-related so as to facilitate the learning and application progress of the students. Students will experience the ascending difficulty and intensity level as they go through the modules. Thus, students are required to complete all compulsory modules in sequential order.
5. If I am unable to attend a particular module, is it possible for me to defer it? What are the standard procedures I need to take note?
Students are strongly advised not to defer any modules as any deferment of a module will delay your completion of Minor in Entrepreneurship. Due to the pre-requisiteness of this programme, students are required to continue his/her deferred module in the next available batch, which is subjected to availability. It is to highlight that an additional effort is thus required to knowing your new batch mates since the dynamics and learning pace differs per batch.
To defer a particular module, students are required to request for the deferment form from the programme administrator at least 5 working days prior to the commencement of the module. Students may face an ¡®F¡¯ awarded to the registered module should he/she failed to provide an early notification on the intention to defer.
NOTE: All deferment forms will be submitted to the NTC management for approval on a case-to-case basis. Supporting documents is required to be submitted along with the form. Rejected deferment forms require students to attend the affected module or he/she will be awarded an ¡®F¡¯.
