Overseas Start-up Technology Entrepreneur Programme (STEP)
The Overseas Start-up Technology Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) aims to offer CityUHK undergraduate students a unique opportunity to participate in entrepreneurial activities in industrial settings or business organisations at top start-up locations in Chinese Mainland and/or overseas countries. Through STEP, students can gain valuable hands-on experience, practical understanding, and exposure to diverse entrepreneurial ecosystems across the globe.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the STEP, students should be able to:
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Identify, demonstrate and practise the soft skills that are required at workplace
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Describe the setting of the industry and the operations of the host company
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Identify and practise the roles of professionals in the industry and entrepreneurial ecosystems
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Apply and integrate the knowledge acquired in classroom at workplace and offer innovative preliminary business solutions
Programme Details
Students will be placed into a company or organisation for full-time internship during the academic terms. Before the internship, students will participate in the pre-internship training workshops. During the internship, students will join review sessions and post-internship activities to help them identify adjustment issues in the workplace and ways to improve job performance.
Programme Timeline
Notes: The timeline is subject to review and change by the CityUHK Academy of Innovation (CAI), subject to actual operational needs.