Act Locally, Think Globally: Overseas Business Immersion Programme (Advanced Short Course, SkillsFuture)
Going Global: Venturing Into Shenzhen, China
This immersion trip provides participants with a unique chance to experience Shenzhen's dynamic innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem which has earned the title of 'China's Silicon Valley'. Participants can gain valuable insights and deepen their understanding of China's tech-driven growth, build meaningful connections, and discover collaboration opportunities in Shenzhen, one of the world's most rapidly growing cities.
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50 Hours
Course Mode
Overseas Physical Class with Daily Attendance
Course Dates (Total 50 Hours)
12 - 17 October 2025
Course Details
Overseas Immersion Programme:
- For SMEs & Aspiring Entrepreneurs to Explore Collaboration Opportunities Overseas.
- Understand from Other Industry Practitioners as Part of the "Acting Local, Thinking Global" Framework
Each Immersion Programme is curated with different topics in mind, please refer to each programmes' itinerary.
What to Expect
At the End of This Course, Participants are Expected to:
- Understand Business in Regional Countries
- Generate New Insights and Ideas on Potential Businesses
- Evaluate Overseas Industry Development
- Identify Business Opportunities and Learning Points
- Explore New Network and Collaborations
Admission Info
Who Should Attend
Who Should Attend?
Entrepreneurs and start-ups interested in China's tech ecosystem and seeking connections, and opportunities in Shenzhen.
Full Course Fees
Full Course Fees
Amount will be in Singapore Dollars with GST included.
Fees include the below:
NTU and Local Facilitators for overseas programme, together with daily lunches, seminars and corporate visits. Overseas daily coach buses and networking lunch/dinner will be included (hotel and airtickets are excluded from this programme fee).
1. SkillsFuture Series
Full Course Fees
| Funding Type | Subsidy | Criteria | Programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Grant | 70% | Singapore Citizen / PR age 21 and above | Course Fee: $7,000 - $4,900 9% GST: $189.00 Full Fee Payable: $2,289.00 |
| Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) | 90% | Singaporean age 40 and above | Course Fee: $7,000 - $6,300 9% GST: $189.00 Full Fee Payable: $889.00 |
| Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | 90% | Singapore Citizen / PR who is SME sponsored | Course Fee: $7,000 - $6,300 9% GST: $189.00 Full Fee Payable: $889.00 |
2. SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits (up to S$500) to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding. This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Applications via MySkillsFuture.sg must be made within 60 days before course commencement. Please click here for more details. Please login to SkillsFuture portal and submit appropriately.
3. Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll via the SkillsConnect system. For more information, please visit SkillsConnect.
4. NTU Alumni Course Credit
From 1 July 2019, NTU alumni may utilise their course credits of S$1,600.00 to co-pay up to 50% of the nett fee (exclusive of prevailing GST) payable for courses with starting date from 1 July 2019 onwards. There will be no administrative fee involved for the use of NTU Alumni Course Credits on courses with starting date from 1 July 2019 onwards. For more information, please visit here.
Assessment
An online assessment will be conducted at the end of the course.
Achieving minimum attendance (75% of the total course hours)
Completion and pass the course assessments
*Course Certificate will be awarded to the participant who have fulfilled all the above requirements and upon completion of all assessments.
Registration
Please click here or email us at NTUpreneur.edu@ntu.edu.sg
For enquiries, contact us at
ntupreneur.edp@ntu.edu.sg
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