Develop a Regional Business Plan
- Innovation & Business Improvement
This module is conducted on-campus.
2 days
Singapore Management University
Who Should Attend
- Country General Manager
- Regional Business Development Manager
- Franchise Operations Manager
- Management and Business Consultant
- Regional Purchasing Manager
Overview
This course offers participants the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to practical strategic decision-making. Through an immersive capstone project, participants will engage in a simulated business environment, tackling key areas such as strategic planning, market research, and international sales and distribution strategies.
Under the guidance of experienced trainers, learners will leverage their expertise to develop a regional business proposal as part of the capstone project. This hands-on experience provides participants with the practical skills and knowledge needed to confidently plan for international expansion, equipping them to navigate the challenges and opportunities of global markets.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the 2-day course, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate practical application of theories and frameworks like Business Model Canvas, Social, Technological, Economic, Environmental, Political, Legal, and Ethical (STEEPLE) analysis and Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis
- Formulate a business proposal that includes strategic planning, market research, basic financial projections, international sales & distribution strategies and overseas business expansion plans
- Contribute to and lead different components of the proposal, overcome challenges, and present as a team in a simulated business environment
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of every module. The mode of assessment varies depending on the modules and it will be either an online quiz or group presentation.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment for each of the 6 modules in order to be eligible for programme funding and to be awarded the digital (SCTP) Advanced Certificate in International Business issued by Singapore Management University.
Fee Table
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident
|
$784.801 |
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Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old4 |
$304.802 |
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Singapore Citizens who qualify for AFS |
$184.803 |
All prices include 9% GST
1 Up to 70% course fee funding
2 Up to 90% course fee funding under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy ("MCES")
3 Up to 95% course fee funding under Additional Funding Support ("AFS") where participants must be:
- Singapore Citizens; and
- Long-term unemployed individuals (6 months or more); or
- Individuals in need of financial assistance [ComCare Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipients or Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients]; or
- Persons with disabilities
4 SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme for Mid-Career Individuals (NEW)
A SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 will be provided to Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to further offset out-of-pocket course fees for this programme.
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits 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. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Intake Information
Next Intake: To be advised
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