Gain an immersive understanding of emerging economies in the region by visiting them and enhancing your global mindset.
ASEAN is projected to become the 4th largest single market by 2030, while China and India represent the largest consumer markets in Asia. Learn how you can tap into the immense potential and opportunities of this region, and dive deep into understanding emerging markets as they develop and integrate with the global economy.
In the Global Industry Insights course, take a trip to a country in the region and explore the vast and exciting experiences that these emerging economies present.
The course will be in-country where you will get to visit, meet and learn from an exciting line-up of speakers from established companies in the countries over a week-long trip, giving you opportunity to hone your communication, collaboration, and networking skills.
What will you experience?
Emerging Business Models: Learn, first-hand, about the start-ups, established companies and multinational firms in an emerging economy.
Global Skills: Gain important skills like a global mindset, and cross-cultural communication and collaboration.
Global Trends: Learn about the latest trends across various industries that are complementary to different undergraduate majors, broadening your multidisciplinary perspectives.
Global Pathways: Increase your chances of getting an overseas work stint which may open up a wider repertoire of career pathways.
Business Acumen: Using the Business Model Canvas as well as reflections, learn how the business models of companies are key to its continued success in an increasingly competitive world.
Programme Details
Course Units: 2 Units
Assessment and Grading Basis: 100% CA, CS/CU
Pre-requisites: CFG1002 Career Catalyst, HS1401S/A Career Compass, STR1000 Career Creation Starter Workshops, or equivalent.
For Faculty of Law students, the pre-requisites are waived and students will be required to attend a compulsory pre-trip coaching session with your CFG Career Advisor instead.
Programme Fees: As this is an in-country experience, there will be Programme Fees (which includes air-ticket, accommodation, transport and miscellaneous costs) to participate in this course. Please see details, including the available funding support, in the link below.
Upcoming Runs:
AY2024/2025, Semester 1 (Recess Week, 22 – 28 Sep)
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
AY2024/2025, Semester 2 (Recess Week, 23 Feb – 1 Mar)
- Jakarta, Indonesia (TBC)
- Manila, Philippines (TBC)
Mode of Enrolment:
Submit your registration here before 16 June 2024, (Sunday), to be considered for Semester 1 (Thailand/Vietnam).
There are limited spots available (max of 30 students per country) and you are required to tell us (in 250 words) in your submission, why you are interested in this particular market/country.
Registrations for Semester 2 will open in November/December 2024.
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