Package name
Social Enterprise for Economic Development (SEED) - The Malaysia Chapter
Credit transfer?
Yes
Why is this interesting for me?
The Social Enterprise for Economic Development (SEED) Program of the ASEAN Learning Network is a unique students’ centred and socially responsible learning initiative, requiring students to work together in international and multicultural teams to learn experientially in the real-life context of a poor Southeast Asian village.
When?
July, August
How long is the course?
2 weeks
Language proficiency
Basic English
Price?
USD 1000
Price inclusive?
Accommodations, Food, Field Trips, Community Projects, OTHERS
Please state the price inclusive for "OTHERS"?
Local transfer
Learning objectives
Learn to learn cross-culturally and work within inter-cultural, multinational teams in the context of village located in Southeast Asia region
Be socially responsible and responsive leaders who are able to empathize with people from less privileged backgrounds (including subordinates and the poor) and hence able to respect the rights and interests of all legitimate stakeholders
Practice transformational leadership and transform the people, organisations and society so as to achieve prosperity and economic development
Be entrepreneurial and creative leaders who are capable of integrating and applying their multiple knowledge to useful purpose
What do I expect to learn?
In the SEED program, students learn and understand through practice by developing a viable enterprise plan with villagers which the villagers will themselves implement. By resolving the villagers’ problems arising from their perception of the viability of proposed ideas, students win the agreement and change the mind-sets of villagers through empathy and effective intercultural understanding and teamwork, thereby, acquiring skills in intercultural management, transformational leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation.
How do I experience learning?
Site Visits, Field Trips / Field Excursion, Discussions, Group Activities, Presentation, Practicals, Meeting with local communities, Active Learning, Face to face interaction, Visits and interacting with local community
How am I assessed?
Written assignment, Group presentations practical
Is the certificate is awarded upon completion of the programme?
Yes
Note for students?
Discover And Empower The Real You!
Call for action
Associate Prof. Dr. Wee Yu Ghee
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Locked Bag No. 01,
Pengkalan Chepa, 16100 Kota Bharu, Kelantan
Tel: +60129370616
Fax: +6097717162
Email: yughee@umk.edu.my