Meeting with Officials from Singapore University of Social Sciences

Meeting with Officials from Singapore University of Social Sciences [on MS Team]

Friday, 16th August 2024

11:30 am – 12:30 pm (IST)

Overview

The SUSS - MCC Discussion meeting focused on establishing strategic partnerships between the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MCC) with a primary aim of collaborative educational programs and innovation initiatives.

The meeting began with introductions from both teams, outlining roles and objectives, followed by a discussion on proposed collaboration models, including a 1+1 postgraduate program and a 2+1 vocational program, while addressing challenges such as credit transfer and eligibility criteria.

Additionally, the meeting explored opportunities in innovation and entrepreneurship, emphasizing MCC's incubation programs and SUSS’s initiatives to facilitate startup support.

The session culminated in planning actionable next steps, including the co-creation of curricula, further meetings, and potential site visits, marking a strategic move towards enhanced educational collaboration. Action items for various team members were outlined to advance these initiatives.

Notes

🤝 Introductions and Overview

MCC-MRF Innovation Park hosts collaborative courses with industries

SUSS team introduced, including roles in internationalization and graduate studies

MCC team introduced, including Principal, Commerce department, and Innovation Park

🎓 Collaboration Models Discussion

Three collaboration models proposed by MCC

School of Continuing Education: 6 months theory + 6 months internship

B.Com vocational program: 2 years at MCC + 1 year at SUSS

Innovation Park: Hosting SUSS students for bootcamps and mentor clinics

🌐 Undergraduate Program Collaboration

Proposed 2+1 model for B.Com vocational program

Challenges with dual degree due to MOE restrictions on international students

Discussion on credit transfer and recognition between MCC and SUSS

Exploration of postgraduate collaboration possibilities

📚 Postgraduate Collaboration

Discussion on 1+1 model for postgraduate programs

Clarification on eligibility criteria for SUSS master's programs

Exploration of credit recognition for MCC's PGDM students

🚀 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Collaboration

MCC's incubation programs and startup support discussed

SUSS's global impact startup program and entrepreneurship initiatives shared

Potential collaboration on startup exchange and support programs

🤝 Wrap-up and Next Steps

Summary of discussed collaboration models

Planning for future meetings and potential site visits

Discussion on executive education and corporate training collaborations

Actionables

Chris Woo Wing Hoa

Schedule next meeting with MCC, including Director of Business School

Coordinate with MCC for co-creation of curriculum for B.Com program

Dr. Shirmila Stanley

Prepare presentation on co-creation of curriculum for B.Com program

Aarthi, MCC-MRF Innovation Park

Provide a draft of thoughts on startup collaboration programs

Yap Meen Sheng

Bring entrepreneurship team to next meeting for discussion on startup programs

Dr. Paul Wilson

Invite TT Skills to next meeting for Innovation Park discussion