Social Entrepreneurship for Economic Development in Vietnam
SEED Programme in Vietnam (August 2019)
The Social Entrepreneurship for Economic Development project (SEED) is a cross-cultural program utilizing social entrepreneurship as means towards economic progress. It provides structured opportunities for students all over the world to converge interact and conduct on-site research as basis for development of real-time business plans. The program seeks to provide off-campus cross-cultural experiences that will enable participants to advance in the application of research-based strategies, theories and principles. Further, it also seeks to promote transformative education through intercultural exposures.
Next programme: August 1 - 10, 2019
Programme
This programme is open to Swiss and international students from all faculties as well as university employees. The number of participants from FHNW is limited to 20.
After completing this program the students will be able to:
understand what entrepreneurs do and examine how free-enterprise economies work and how entrepreneurs fit into them.
recognize and evaluate business opportunities based on the analysis of local conditions with their own individual skills
identify how profit works as a signal to the entrepreneur
determine how to work cross-culturally and enhance the entrepreneurial mindset
reflect on personal experience in cross-cultural leadership development and learning in a real life context
apply innovative thinking, technological knowledge and skills in a real environment beyond the classroom.
August 1 - 10, 2019 (Tentative)
Day 1 - Welcome and SEED workshop
Day 2 - Project kick-off meeting and transfer to the village
Day 3 - Culture insights
Day 4 - Free day
Day 5 - Idea generation and site visit
Day 6 - Data gathering and opportunity assessment
Day 7 - Benchmark study and analysis
Day 8 - Business proposal writing
Day 9 - Final presentation and closing ceremony
Day 10 - Individual departure
Vietnam, which shifted from a centrally planned economy to a market economy, has transformed the nation from one of the poorest in the world to a lower middleincome country, achieving above average growth during the last three decades. Featuring a high density of small and medium-sized companies Vietnam is progressively integrating into the global economy.
Sa Dec, Dong Thap Muoi Province, Vietnam Sa Dec, formerly Sa Dac, is a provincial city of Dong Thap Muoi Province, the Mekong delta, southern Vietnam. It is a river port, agricultural trading centre, and transshipment point for small craft on the left bank of the shallow Hau Giang river. The distance from Ho Chi Minh City is 140 km.
Dr. Teresa L. Freiburghaus
Head of South East Asia Center, FHNW School of Business
Organisational details
Application is open from November 2018 - February 2019.
Arrival in Vietnam
individually
31.07.2019
Departure from Vietnam
individually
11.08.2019
The SEED programme is accredited with 3 ECTS (please check with your dean of studies if and how this module will be accepted at your specific degree programme).
At the end of the field trip, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance. On successful completion of the summer school, participants will receive an official Transcript of Records featuring the ECTS credits achieved.
Flights
Participants book (and pay) flights individually. They have to be in Ho Chi Minh City latest in the evening of July 31, 2019. Participants have the possibility to extend their journey. Official departure day from Ho Chi Minh City is August 11, 2019.
Accommodation
All FHNW participants stay at the same accommodation, organised and offered by the host.
Liability
FHNW is only responsible for the quality of the programme. It does not act as a travel agency. The liability for all aspects of the travel agreements lies within the responsibility of each participant individually.
Visas
Participants are advised to contact the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in Switzerland or in their respective country and enquire about whether entry permits and visas are required.
The University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland does not cover visa costs or any cost involved in an unsuccessful application.
700 CHF (After subsidy reduction)
The fees cover the following:
Registration fee
SEED Seminar and Workshop throughout the program,
Program Kit,
Board and Lodging (most meals, shared room/home stay),
Airport and land transfers (domestic transportation),
Certificate and tokens.
*It does not include air ticket, visa fee and insurance during the program.
