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SIM Global Summer School 2010

Summer Institute in Economic Competitiveness, Innovation, and Creative Cultures
June 28 to Aug 6, 2010

Program Overview:

An intensive 6-week program that allows participants to examine the concepts of competition, innovation, and creative cultures in the Asian context

Earn the equivalent of 6 US credits (12 ECTS credits) for completing two courses

Program combines seminar-style instruction with visits to government agencies, private corporations and arts organizations, where participants will interact with officials and industry practitioners

Experience the cultural vibrancy of Singapore through organized social activities

Who is it for:

Open to undergraduate students worldwide 

Courses and Faculty:

(1) “Economic Geographies of Competition and Innovation: Singapore | Asia | the World” (Click for syllabus)

Professor Jessie Poon                                                
Professor of Economic Geography                             
Director, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Study Center                                      
State University of New York at Buffalo, USA

Professor Neil Coe
Reader in Economic Geography
University of Manchester, UK

(2) “Competition and Innovation in the Creative Arts: Singapore and the World: 2010” (Click for syllabus)

Dr. Hoh Chung Shih
Head of Aesthetics, Raffles Institution-Singapore
Guest Artistic Director, Magnetic Band, Singapore Young Musicians Society
Composer-Advisor, Arts and Creativity Labs, Interactive and Digital Media Institute, National University of Singapore

Professor Marco Schindelmann (Guest Lecturer)
Artist Professor of Voice
Director, University Opera
University of Redlands, USA

Program Fee:

S$4500

Payment is to be made via international bank draft in Singapore dollars to “Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd”.

The program fee includes the following:

1. Tuition fees for two courses 
2. Accommodation for 6 weeks (twin-sharing; all utilities and internet access included)
3. Welcome and farewell receptions
4. Visits to Singapore government agencies, private corporations and artistic organizations
5. Transportation for all scheduled visits
6. Social and cultural activities that showcase Singapore’s ethnic and culinary diversity
7. An SIM Certificate of Achievement and official transcript

The program fee excludes:

1. Travel insurance – mandatory for all participants
2. Cost of airfare to Singapore
3. Meals and personal expenses

APPLICATION FORM (Click here for form)

Questions and completed application materials can be sent via email to:

Ms. Kong Ai Choo
SIM Education Abroad
Singapore Institute of Management
461 Clementi Road, Singapore 599491
Phone: +65 6248 1661
Email: eduabroad@sim.edu.sg

 

Last updated on 27 Apr 2010