Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (BIE)

                                           

Advanced standing and 3rd Year Direct Entry for Polytechnic Diploma holders

Program Outline

The Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship program is designed to develop and inspire individuals with an interest in starting or assisting innovative ventures that have the potential to make significant impacts on markets, economies and communities. Open to graduates with an advanced diploma (or equivalent) from almost any disciplinary background, the Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship program offers students the knowledge and skills to:

• assess and implement new ideas
• create and manage new ventures
• develop entrepreneurial management practices
• create the supportive environments that foster and enable innovation
   and entrepreneurship
• develop an understanding of the range of profit and not-for-profit    
   opportunities that are available to entrepreneurial people

Program Features

The Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship awarded by The University of Adelaide willl provide aspiring leaders with the following advantages:

• A world-class faculty from The University of Adelaide renowned for research and teaching excellence
• A full-fledged degree from one of the best universities in Australia, while staying or working in Singapore
• It involves a high degree of direct contact with the academic staff
• Opportunity to network with a diverse group of experienced and talented participants, industry leaders, experienced academic staff and consultants
• A modern, dynamic learning environment with the latest facilities

• Located in Singapore, one of the finance and business hubs of Asia

Admission Criteria

Students in this program must hold a Diploma or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised polytechnic institution or approved private institution.

Graduation and Degree

Undergraduates who successfully complete the Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship will be awarded the Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship degree by the University of Adelaide. The degree and transcript will be the same as that awarded to on-campus undergraduates.

Students may participate in the University of Adelaide's graduation ceremony on campus or at Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre. 

Teaching and Courses

Teaching staff for this programme will be drawn from existing staff in University of Adelaide's Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation, and Innovation Centre (ECIC), and its cohort of experienced sessional lecturers. 

Courses

Career Opportunities

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship program is aimed at those who wish to be more effective in their role as a social, economic and technological change agent. It is designed for those who wish to directly undertake, support, finance or facilitate the creation and growth of new ventures that are based upon market ideas which significantly change the status quo. Graduates are expected to be involved in positively influencing and altering the market dynamics of the world we live in. Students will often be engaged or want to be engaged in:

• the start-up and growth of new ventures
• corporate innovation and entrepreneurship
• the venture capital, banking or informal investment industry
• government or other policy or regional development agencies or
   authorities
• support services to new ventures and the SME sector
• the not-for-profit and community social sectors

Program Duration and Delivery 

Timetable 

Fees and Payment Methods

• The above fees are subjected to 7% GST.
• Course fees are charged on the basis of the number of courses taken in a given term and are due 2 weeks prior to the start of the term.
• Course fees cover course notes and examination fees.
• All fees quoted are in Singapore dollars. NAAEC reserves the right to change the course fee without prior notice.

* Fully refunded if unsuccessful in meeting the entry requirements.

We accept the following methods of payments

• Cash
• NETS
  Subject to your daily withdrawal limit
• Cheque
  Payable to: Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre Pte Ltd
• Internet Banking
  United Overseas Bank - Current Account
  A/C 920-350-093-5
  Branch code: 320
  Bank code: 7375
  Account Name : Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre Pte Ltd

  If you opt to pay through internet banking, please ensure that the office is informed of your transaction and indicate:

• - Your name
  - Program
  - Course
  - Amount transferred
  - Name of your bank
  - ibanking nickname
  -  Date of transaction

• You may contact your respective Program Executive or the Finance Officer for confirmation of transaction.

How to Apply

• For candidates from a non-English speaking background or those whose education was not in English. TOEFL (overall score of 575 or better) or IELTS results (overall band score of 6.5 or better) is required

• Applications cannot be considered unless all the relevant information is supplied

Enquiry

For further information, please contact:

Ronald Yeo   Tel: 6738 2910   Email: ronaldyeo@naa.edu.sg