Introductions and session overview Singapore/HK, Chile Course Presentations Important Dates and Application Procedure Financial Considerations

2014/15 Elective Abroad Programs Singapore Hong Kong Chile Waitlist Opens 9/22/14 Winter Session March SessionSummer Session Russia BrazilJapan Italy

Singapore/Hong Kong Hungry Start-up Strategy: Creating New Ventures with Limited Resources and Unlimited Vision PROF. PETER COHAN

SINGAPORE/ HONG KONG Purpose Promote an understanding of the entrepreneurial ecosystem (EE) of two small Asian countries – Singapore and Hong Kong – with significant intellectual capital but very small local markets for their products Benefits Direct interaction with entrepreneurs, capital providers, educators, and government officials in these countries Application of concepts from two of my books Capital Rising: How Capital Flows Are Changing Business Systems All Over the World, co-authored with Srini Rangan (June 2010); Hungry Startup Strategy: How Entrepreneurs Set Goals, Raise Capital, Build Teams, Pick Markets, Gain Share and Adapt to Change (2012)

SINGAPORE/ HONG KONG Travel dates: January 5-16, 2015 arrival in country on January 6, 2015 Max. number of students 25 Prof. Peter Cohan: ; x5912

SINGAPORE/ HONG KONG Pre-travel academic sessions: Saturday, November 8th, 9:30 am - 2 pm AND Saturday, December 6th, 9:30 am - 2 pm Course Wrap up: January 15, /- one day in country (last day) Deliverables: Day-to-Day Capture Consulting Presentation for Local Startups

Singapore/Hong Kong Hungry Start-up Strategy: Creating New Ventures with Limited Resources and Unlimited Vision

Glavin Office of Multicultural & International Education / Electives Abroad Hollister Hall / / / Analyzing Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Latin America/ CHILE PROF. MATT ALLEN

Purpose To understand what entrepreneurship looks like in Chile/Latin America Benefits Develop knowledge of economy, political environment, resources & geography Meet and talk to Entrepreneurs See and Experience the results New venture Entrepreneurship Family Entrepreneurship Corporate Entrepreneurship Social Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship in the Informal Economy Opportunities to informally experience the rich culture of Chile CHILE

Travel Dates: January 2-11, 2015 arrive in Santiago on Jan 4 th ; depart Santiago on Jan 10 th Travel Cities: Santiago & Vina del Mar, Chile Maximum number of students: 26 Prof. Matt Allen: ; X4296 CHILE

Pre-travel academic sessions (F2F) Saturday, November 8 th ; 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM ET (WebEx or F2F) Saturday, December 6 th ; 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM ET (F2F only) Wrap up session Wrap up completed in country Group reunions are common following return! Deliverables: Group presentation due November 8 th Journal of visits and talks Final Paper (on opportunity) Other deliverables as assigned in country CHILE

SANTIAGO/ VINA DEL MAR

CHILE January, 2014

Application Procedure Important Dates & Deadlines Financial Considerations

In addition to the eligibility requirements listed below, students must be in good academic and social standing with the college to participate in these courses. Two Year (second year) One Year Evening 27+credits completed at time of registration Blended Learning September 2013 Cohort/Wellesley Eligibility (Winter 2015)

Before You Apply Update Passport (expires after September 24 th, 2015) Research courses that interest you and fit your academic goals Research YOUR visa requirements Check your calendar and discuss travel dates with all ‘shareholders’

Elective Abroad Application Access course brochures and application at: Click on Graduate Students/Babson Electives Abroad/ Learn More Click on Course brochure links

Application Link Important Dates & Deadlines Financial Considerations Expense Estimates for course Deadline Dates Course Information

Important Dates Application Opens 9/8/2014 Application Closes 9/17/2014 (11:59 PM, ET) Placements sent 9/19/2014 Student Acceptance & Deliverable Deadline 10/3/2014 Acceptance Paperwork Non-Refundable Deposit Check ($500) Digital Passport Copy Waitlist Opens 9/22/14 (9:00 AM, ET) Waitlist Closes 10/3/2014 (11:59 PM, ET) Final Payment (Program Fee) Due 10/31/2014 Students Registered (by Glavin Office) 11/3/2014

Financial Considerations Any deposit to confirm a student’s enrollment (and the subsequent balance of the program fee) needs to be paid directly by the student to the Glavin Office Tuition will be paid directly to SFS Students can choose to borrow Federal Graduate PLUS Loans or private loans to help cover additional expenses Singapore/Hong Kong Program Fee: $3,000 Includes: accommodations, breakfast, ground transportation, mid-program flight from Hong Kong to Singapore, guides, program planned meals (including welcome dinner), and cultural excursions. Chile Program Fee: $1,650 Includes: accommodations, breakfast, ground transportation, guides, program planned meals & cultural excursions. Not included in Program Fee : tuition, international flight, visa costs/ reciprocity fee, personal expenses, meals not covered by program. * See course ‘budget sheets’ for estimates of these costs.

Student Financial Services Research courses tht interest you and fit your academic goals Any deposit to confirm a student’s enrollment (and the subsequent balance of the program fee) needs to be paid directly by the student to the Glavin Office Tuition will be paid directly to SFS Students can choose to borrow Federal Graduate PLUS Loans or private loans to help cover additional expenses Any deposit to confirm a student’s enrollment (and the subsequent balance of the program fee) is paid directly by the student to the Glavin Office. Tuition is paid directly to SFS and is billed at the 2014/15 credit rate. Each Elective Abroad course is 3 credits. To discuss your specific financing plans or budgeting for an Elective Abroad Course, please contact Student Financial Services.

SFS Contacts A-G Michael Famighette H-N Michelle Clifton O-Z Kate Mills Check your calendar and discuss travel dates with all ‘shareholders’ Student Financial Services General

Academic / Logistics Questions Peter Cohan; x5912; Erin Jenkins; x5244; Matt Allen; x4296; Renée Graham; x4536; Singapore /Hong Kong Chile