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ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONCENTRATION (ENT)BRIEFING SESSION

Concentration advisor: Dr. Frank W. NGDepartment of Management

WHY ENTREPRENEURSHIP?

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WHY ENTREPRENEURSHIP?

“I want to put a ding in the universe.” – Steve Jobs

This concentration is suitable for…q Current and potential innovators and

entrepreneurial leadersq Jobs requiring extensive problem-solving or

innovation (management consultancy; IT solutions; technology; R&D; NGOs/social enterprises…)

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN HONG KONG?

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Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Hong Kong-Shenzhen Report 2016 is the latest and most comprehensive report of entrepreneurship in Hong Kong (for details please scan the QR code)

6Figure 2.1A: Longitudinal Analysis of Nascent, New and Established Business Activity in the Hong Kong Adult Population

ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN HONG KONG

Q: How common is entrepreneurship in HK?

Entrepreneurial activities are becoming more

prevalent by nascent and established entrepreneurs.

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7Figure 2.4A: Cultural conditions for Entrepreneurship as Percentage of Agreeing Respondents in Hong Kong

ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN HONG KONG

Q: What is it like being an entrepreneur in HK?

Being an entrepreneur is considered as a desirable

career choice, gaining higher status and media

attention.

8Figure 2.16: Longitudinal Analysis of Income Levels and Entrepreneurship Activities in Hong Kong

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Q: What’s the prospect of being an entrepreneur in HK?

Both early-stage and established entrepreneurs are comprised of around 17% and 10% respectively of the

top third of Hong Kong income earners.

CHALLENGES OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP?

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CHALLENGES OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Entrepreneurship could be risky, costly, complicated…

However, Hong Kong has a good reputation as an entrepreneurship hubq Global character and well-developed environmentq Supportive public and private (and university) programmesq CUHK: PiCentre, HKAI Lab certificate programme…

Don’t sweat too much, enjoy!

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ENT COURSE REQUIREMENT?

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONCENTRATION

ENT – “the DING programme”: entrepreneurial and experiential

q Discovery andq Innovation of q New ideas;q Growth of new business

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ENT curriculum:

q Capstone course: MGNT4170 Entrepreneurship Launchpad – experiential learning to have real entrepreneurship opportunities

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