Social Entrepreneurship for Economic Development in Vietnam

This programme is open to Swiss and international students from all faculties as well as university employees.
The number of participants 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 condi-tions 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 Banking University of Ho Chi Minh City (BUH) founded in the early days after reunification, BUH was born with the mission of training and enhancing highly-qualified human resources in the field of Economics, Banking and Finance. The University’s tasks also include implementing scientific research and technology transfer for socio-economic development requirements of the country.

Application for 2018 has closed.
Application for 2019 will open soon.

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 on Wednesday morning August 1, 2018. Participants have the possibility to extend their journey. Official departure day from Ho Chi Minh City is August 12, 2018.

Accommodation

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

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 partici-pant 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.

• 1’100 CHF (Without subsidy)
• 800 CHF (After subsidy reduction)

Fee reduction of 25% will be granted to the member of Swiss-ASEAN Learning Association (SALT) and ASEAN Learning Network (ALN).

The fees cover the following:

• SEA Coopetition Seminar and Workshop throughout the program,
• Program Kit,
• Board and Lodging (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.