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Universiti Sains Malaysia MINDSET 2025: Mobility in Innovation, Digital Business, and Entrepreneurship

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MINDSET 2025: Mobility in Innovation, Digital Business, and Entrepreneurship for Students

Date: 24 – 28 November 2025
Venue: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia
Fee: USD 300 per participant
Registration Deadline: 24 October 2025


About the Programme

MINDSET 2025 is a five-day international mobility programme hosted by the School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia. It offers students practical exposure to innovation, digital business strategies, and entrepreneurship through interactive workshops, industry visits, and cultural experiences.


Programme Objectives

  • Develop critical thinking, creativity, and entrepreneurial skills
  • Gain hands-on experience in business model development, prototyping, and digital marketing
  • Foster international collaboration and cultural exchange
  • Engage with local SMEs and real-world business environments

Programme Schedule

Day 1 – 24 November

  • Ice-breaking and business games
  • Business idea walk in George Town, Penang

Day 2 – 25 November

  • Business Model Canvas workshop

Day 3 – 26 November

  • “Think It, Make It” prototyping workshop
  • Alumni sharing session
  • SME (UMKM) industry visit

Day 4 – 27 November

  • Visual strategies for digital marketing

Day 5 – 28 November

  • Digital marketing strategies
  • Turning views into visual value at Penang Hill
  • Awards and closing ceremony


What’s Included

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Workshop materials
  • Meals during the programme
  • Local transportation

Not included:

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance

Who Should Join?

This programme is open to undergraduate students from any discipline who are interested in business, innovation, and entrepreneurship. No prior experience is required—just a willingness to learn and explore.


More Information

Brochure

Eligibility for ITS Students

Open to:

  • Bachelor (S1): All batches

  • Master (S2): All batches

Requirements:

  • English proficiency: B1 CEFR or above (good or fluent communication)

  • Able to attend the full program schedule


Required Documents

  • Academic Transcript (English version)

  • Passport Information Page (valid at least until June 2026)

  • English Proficiency Certificate (B1 CEFR or equivalent)

  • Statement letter, download here bit.ly/its-short-program
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • One-page Motivation Letter

  • Parental Support Letter (signed, stating awareness and financial support – no specific format)

⚠ Incomplete applications will not be processed.


How to Apply

  1. Prepare all required documents and combine them into one .zip/.rar file (PDF format only).

  2. Submit your application via https://its.id/studyabroadITS

  3. After submission, send a confirmation email to studyabroad@its.ac.id with the subject:
    Confirmation Study Abroad Application_USMMINDSET_NAME_NRP

📌 Internal Application Deadline: 20 October 2025 (09.00 WIB)
📌 Interview: 22 October 2025


For further inquiries:
📧 Mr. Ade – studyabroad@its.ac.id
Subject: “ASK_USMMINDSET”

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