Global Discovery Programme is a four week study and visit programme that aims to give you - the participants - a broad understanding of emerging economies such as Vietnam, India and the Middle East as a potential career options.
Rather than simply presenting and discussing business related issues within the confines of a classroom the program encourages you to make your own evaluation through field trips and networking sessions with local representatives of business houses, management boards and investment firms.
You will also have the opportunity to engage both faculty members and local students in discussions on the several aspects of doing business in these markets.
By the end of the programme you will have gained a sweeping review of the historical evolution of the country/region, its political and administrative system and the economic transformation that is now taking place in each of these places - not to mention the excursions and visits to the many fascinating places of interests.
After a successful three year run of the programme in Vietnam it now goes to India.
Download programme overview or see detailed itinerary here.
Cost
The fee (S$ 3250) will cover the entire duration of the programme including return airfare to India, internal travel (within India), accommodation and site visits. Participants will enjoy financial support* from NTU (S$ 200) and IE Singapore† (S$ 400). This will be returned to you as rebate upon your successful completion of the programme and in the weeks after your return to Singapore. Therefore the actual cost of the programme to you will be [S$ 3250– S$200– S$400] S$2650.
Duration
Departure: Singapore – New Delhi Sun 6 Dec.
Return: Mumbai – Singapore Sun 3 Jan.
Who can apply
All full-time NTU undergraduates
Credits
This programme carries no AU. Successful participants will be awarded a certificate at the end of the programme.
Requirement
Apply with a 600 words essay on why you wish to participate and send your reply to globaldiscoveryprog@ntu.edu.sg with your name, age, sex, school, year, matriculation ID, Passport/NRIC and contact. Selection will be subject to the quality of the essay and articulation of your motivation in wanting to participate. Only short listed applicants will be notified of selection.
Application Deadline
Friday, 2nd Oct 2009. Seats are limited.
Testimonials
Enjoy these pictures and comments of Global Discovery Programme participants.
Financial Assistance
Students who need financial assistance can apply for the Overseas Student Programme (OSP) Loan. Application period ends Wed, 30 Sep.
* Subject to conditions
† Only Singapore citizens and PRs are eligible for IE Singapore financial support.