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INTERNATIONAL TRADING INSTITUTE
NEWSLETTER
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Looking back at 2019
It has been an exciting and fulfilling year for us at the International Trading Institute@SMU (ITI@SMU) as we continued our efforts to deliver impactful initiatives for the trading sector. In this newsletter, you will read about the many exciting and meaningful programmes that were part of our efforts to develop and grow Singapore’s trading ecosystem.
For our undergraduates, a new maritime programme which covers a breadth of logistics and operational modules known as Maritime Business & Operations Track (MBOT) was launched. The MBOT has been hailed as a timely initiative as it will contribute towards Singapore’s position as a global trading and maritime hub. Working in close partnership with SkillsFuture Singapore, the Internationalisation Skills Talent Development Programme was also introduced to help Singapore based businesses in their internationalisation efforts.
You will also learn about how strong international partnerships and friendships have been strengthened and forged through events such as the signing of the renewal of our partnership agreement with the Copenhagen Business School and the Advanced Maritime Leaders' Programme.
All that we have accomplished would not have been possible without our friends and partners from fellow educational institutions, industry, and the government who continue to believe in us. We would like to extend our sincerest thanks and appreciation for your unwavering efforts and support in journeying together with us.
We hope that you will enjoy reading this newsletter as much as we enjoyed putting it together.
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Event Highlights
Launch of the International Talent Solutions Map
On 26 July, ITI@SMU launched the Internationalisation Talent (iTalent) Solutions Map at the Singapore Management University. We were honoured to have Mr Chee Hong Tat, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Education, to grace the occasion.
Emphasizing on the importance of building a workforce that is capable of operating across countries, SMS Chee commended the efforts of ITI@SMU and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) in the development of the iTalent Solutions Map. “It will benefit our enterprises, especially our SMEs, by providing information about skills development and equipping their employees with the right skills to take their business overseas.”
The iTalent Solutions Map was officially launched by Mr Chee Hong Tat, together with SkillsFuture Singapore Chief Executive Mr Ng Cher Pong, SMU Provost Timothy Clark and SMU Vice-President of Business Development and Academic Director ITI@SMU, Professor Annie Koh.
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Celebrating 5 Years of Partnership : Nurturing Talent for the Maritime Ecosystem
On 1st October, ITI@SMU celebrated 5 years of Partnership in Nurturing Talent for the Maritime Ecosystem. New agreements with the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) and Denmark’s Copenhagen Business School (CBS) were signed, reaffirming their strong support to SMU’s new maritime programme, the Maritime Business & Operations Track (MBOT).
The Guest-of-Honour of the event was Dr Lam Pin Min, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Health. Her Excellency, Dorte Bech Vizard, Ambassador of Denmark to Singapore, also graced the event.
Having recognised the strong industry demand for local talent with specialised knowledge in maritime business operations, SMU began offering the MBOT under the SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB) Operations Management major in January 2019.
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iSkills Talent Development Programme
The Internationalisation Skills (iSkills) Talent Development Programme was launched this year with the objective to assist mainly SMEs in developing talents to assist their organisation to internationalise their business. The programme brings together expertise and a wealth of experience from practitioners in international business and operations development to deliver a practical learning experience.
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Professional Conversion Programme
Supported by Enterprise Singapore and Workforce Singapore, the International Trading Professional Conversion Programme was developed to re-skill mid-career Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs) for job roles in the Wholesale Trade Sector. This place-and-train programme encompasses an interesting mix of classroom, online and experiential learning.
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Undergraduates
The International Trading Track and Maritime Business & Operations Track are specialised programmes that is tailored to nurture SMU Undergraduates who are equipped to meet the talent needs of Singapore's trading and maritime sector.
The curriculum provides the depth and breadth of knowledge through experiential learning such as non-credit courses, site visits, overseas study mission and networking sessions.
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Collaborations
ITI@SMU is all about collaborating with others to build an ecosystem for the trading and maritime industry. In 2019, ITI@SMU together with the MPA Academy, collaborated on the 3rd Advanced Maritime Leaders' Programme which was designed for senior maritime and port officials around the globe. ITI@SMU also collaborated with Erasmus University to deliver a 5-day Advanced Certificate in Trading.
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iSkills Talent Development Programme
| 2nd Intake |
Commencing on 1st March 2020 |
| 3rd Intake |
Commencing on 1st June 2020 |
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International Trading Professional Conversion Programme
| 9th Intake |
Non-Commodities |
Commencing on 1st March 2020 |
| 10th Intake |
Non-Commodities |
Commencing on 1st July 2020 |
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