Internationalisation Series: Accelerating Beyond the Borders to Expand your Business to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Internationalisation
Pre-trip workshops (in-campus): To be advised
Who Should Attend
- Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)
- Start-up founders
- Investors
- Business leaders
PREREQUISITE
- Participants should have at two years of working experience
Overview
This comprehensive programme delves into the vibrant Saudi market, providing essential knowledge and strategic insights for successful expansion. During the course, participants will get exposure to real-world case studies and gain a deep understanding of the economic landscape and cultural nuances that shape business operations in Saudi Arabia. Upon completion of the course, the participants would be equipped with the skills to navigate challenges and seize opportunities, ensuring that their business thrives in this dynamic region.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Gain comprehensive knowledge of the economic environment and key industries unique opportunities
- Learn various market entry strategies to enter the Saudi market
- Network with key industry leaders to build valuable connections
- Equip with the strategic insight to drive the growth of business
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.
Fee Table
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
PARTICIPANT PROFILE | SELF-SPONSORED | SME | NON-SME |
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+ | $2,616 (After SSG Funding 70%) | $1,216 (After Maximum Funding) | $2,616 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old | $1,216 (After Maximum Funding) | $1,216 (After Maximum Funding) | $1,216 (After Maximum Funding) |
International Participant | $8,720 (No Funding) | $8,720 (No Funding) | $8,720 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
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.
Company Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
Pre-Trip Workshops: To be advised
Overseas Dates: To be advised
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