MOB7553 Singapore/Hong-Kong Startup Strategy Elective Abroad Information Session. Glavin Office of Multicultural & International Education

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1 MOB7553 Singapore/Hong-Kong Startup Strategy Elective Abroad Information Session Glavin Office of Multicultural & International Education

2 SINGAPORE/ HONG KONG Startup Strategy Prof. Peter Cohan x5912 Lecturer in Strategy Founder and president, Peter S. Cohan & Associates, management consulting and venture capital Investor in seven startups, three of which were sold for over $2 billion Author of 12 books Forbes columnist Featured in 2016 documentary: We the People: The Market Basket Effect

3 SINGAPORE/ HONG KONG Startup Strategy Purpose Promote understanding of the entrepreneurial ecosystem (EE) of two small Asian countries Singapore and Hong Kong with significant intellectual capital but very small local markets for their products Benefits To understand how Singapore and Hong Kong spur startups To get a deeper understanding of their business cultures To meet Singapore and Hong Kong entrepreneurs, business educators, government officials, and capital providers

4 SINGAPORE/ HONG KONG Startup Strategy Pre-travel academic sessions (required): Saturday, November 11 th, 9:30 am 2:30 pm AND Saturday, December 9 th, 9:30 am 2:30 pm Online orientation must be completed prior to last academic session Travel dates: Friday, January 5 th - Sunday, January 14 th, 2018 Post Travel: Consulting presentation (6 weeks post travel) Deliverables: Group industry presentations (at pre departure session)- 20% Participation and professionalism-pre travel (individual) 10% On-site participation and professionalism (individual) 15% On-site daily journals (individual) 20% Post travel consulting presentations (group) 35%

5 SINGAPORE/ HONG KONG Startup Strategy Check website for eligibility: (graduate student/babson Electives Abroad/Elective Abroad Eligibility) In good social and academic standing Min participants: 15 (Max 25); minimum must be reached for course to run Max participants: 26 3 credits

6 SINGAPORE/ HONG KONG Startup Strategy-2017

7 BABSON ELECTIVES ABROAD Application Process Important Dates & Deadlines Financial Considerations Q&A

8 BEFORE YOU APPLY Passport Brochure Page Visas Dates Check the expiration date (>6 mo. post travel) Apply for a (new) passport Review details on brochure page Ensure course fits into your academic plan Research your visa requirements Check your calendar Discuss travel dates with all shareholders

9 ELECTIVE ABROAD APPLICATION

10 Contents Quick Facts Program Overview Program Details Housing & Transportation Financial Considerations Faculty Information Contact Information

11 CONFIRM YOUR PLACEMENT Login to educationabroad.babson.edu Complete the questionnaires and materials by the deadline Submit $500 non-refundable deposit Questionnaires Materials Emergency Contact Form Health & Wellness Medical Insurance Information Passport Information & Submission Mobile Phone Information Resume Release & Waiver Agreement Refusal of Medical Treatment Program Fee Agreement Student Conduct Policy Acknowledgement of Pre-Departure Requirement Visa Requirements

12 IMPORTANT DATES Initial Application Rolling Application Application Opens June 12, 2017 July 25, 2017 Application Closes July 23, 2017 September 24, 2017 Placements Sent July 25, 2017 Monthly Basis September 27, 2017 (Final) Confirm Placement & Submit Materials August 6, 2017 October 9, 2016 Final Payment DUE October 9, 2017* October 9, 2017* *Glavin Office will register students for course week of 10/16/17

13 FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Program Fee Tuition $3,200 (billed by Glavin) 3 credits (billed by SFS) Program Fee Billable subtotal: $3,200 and 3 tuition credits Airfare (individual) $1,200 Estimated Additional Meals $430 Estimated Incidentals $225 Visa (if applicable) Research on own Non-billable subtotal: $1,855 Total: $5,055 and 3 tuition credits Includes: Accommodations (double occupancy), breakfast, ground transportation, program planned meals and cultural excursions. Not included: Tuition (3 credits), international flight, visa costs (if applicable), additional meals and personal expenses. The program fee is paid to the Glavin Office. Financial Aid & Grant Information: Contact SFS for more information

14 SFS CONTACTS A - G H - N O - Z General Inquiries Somaly Heang (sheang@babson.edu) Aimee Yorsaner (ayorsaner1@babson.edu) Shannon James (sjames@babson.edu) SFS@babson.edu

15 ACADEMIC & LOGISTICAL QUESTIONS Faculty Peter Cohan Program Manager Renee Graham