Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MEI)
Singapore, Singapore
DURATION
12 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
The Masters of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MEI) programme delivers a relevant curriculum and hands-on pedagogy, with a focus on entrepreneurship and innovation to prepare you for the challenges of the future.
SMU's enhanced offering of the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MEI) programme by coursework is the first Specialised Master's programme in Singapore to integrate both entrepreneurship and innovation. The importance of entrepreneurship to the economy in driving growth and development, promoting innovation, job creation and social change, cannot be underestimated. This enhanced programme delivers a relevant curriculum and innovative pedagogy critical to address the need for innovation and entrepreneurial talent in Singapore and beyond.
The MEI offers a cross-disciplined, practical entrepreneurship and innovation education delivered through world-class faculty, regular engagement with thought-leading practitioners, and a hands-on "venture-building experience".
Candidates can complete the programme on a full-time basis over 12 months, through coursework and a concurrent Venture Building Experience, where they can either choose to pursue a business idea from "0 to 1" or "1 to infinity", working with mentors and/or industry partners such as Temasek Life Accelerator.
They will have the opportunity to understand the global economy, through overseas exchanges with partner institutions and overseas immersion programmes.
The MEI programme is designed to ensure that candidates acquire entrepreneurial abilities and experience, crucial to successfully tackling today's and tomorrow's innovation challenges across industries and functions. It is designed to engage, challenge and grow Asia's next generation of business and entrepreneurial leaders.
Program Outcome
The Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation aims to equip students with a good conceptual understanding of the principles and action steps of effective innovation management in business and society, including entrepreneurship, the creative arts, science and technology, and social enterprises.
The programme prepares graduates to identify opportunities for growth and solve real-world challenges.
In particular, the programme enables graduates to focus on the entrepreneurial experience through a hands-on Venture Building Experience, working with our network of industry leaders and partners.
Curriculum
Modules
- Strategic Management
- Business Ethics
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- VBE 1: Entrepreneurial Mindset and Customer Development
- AI & Future Trends
- VBE 2: Team Formation
- Prototyping and Product Development
- Entrepreneurial Marketing Strategy & Branding
- Innovation Management
- VBE 3: Prototyping and early testing
- Business Acceleration and Growth Strategy
- Managing People and Organisation
- Consumer Analytics
- Supply Chain
- VBE 4: Beta Testing Strategy
- Overseas Immersion Program