Social Entrepreneurship for Economic Development

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 programme, 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

The provisional schedule* looks as follows:

• Day 1 – July 14: Arrival
• Day 2 – July 15: Social Entrepreneurship workshop
• Day 3 – July 16: Business insights
• Day 4 – July 17: Value proposition
• Day 5 – July 18: Business model development
• Day 6 – July 19: Culture insights
• Day 7 – July 20: Focus group discussion
• Day 8 – July 21: Benchmark study and analysis
• Day 9 – July 22: Business model finalisation
• Day 10 – July 23: Final presentation
• Day 11 – July 24: Individual departure

*The schedule might be subject to changes.

Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is Vietnam’s economic and financial center. Accounting for one-third of Vietnam’s GDP, this dynamic city of over 10 million inhabitants is on widely seen as one of the fastest growing markets for technology and manufacturing in the region and the top emerging property market in Asia-Pacific.

Students can submit their application until March 20, by using the registration button. Please note that your application is binding.

The SEED programme is accredited with 5 ECTS.

For FHNW School of Business students, the credits earned will belong to the Focus Module (Intensive Programme Abroad). Students from other schools are advised to check with the responsible head of programme if and how this module will be accredited at the specific degree programme.

There will be no written exams. Students will be graded by group presentations, group work, and an individual briefing paper. The teaching and learning methods used are workshops, plenary discussions, site visit, presentations and team coaching.

At the end of the projects, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance. On successful completion of the SEED programme, participants will receive an official Transcript of Records featuring the ECTS credits and grade achieved for the Autumn Semester.

Flights
Participants book (and pay) flights individually.
Arrival date: July 9
Departure date: July 19

Accommodation
All FHNW participants stay at the same accommodation, organised and offered by the host.

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
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.

Insurance
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
(incl. Registration fee, SEED Seminar and Workshop throughout the programme, Programme 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 programme.