GIP Masters: Business and Entrepreneurship
Learn Business and Entrepreneurship at Asia's #1 Business School
Get a Guaranteed Masters (MSc) Admissions Interview
Duration
7 Days
In Singapore
Learner Profile
Undergraduate Students
Programme Fee
USD 2,799
[Excludes flights, meals]
Certificate
NUS Business School
About GIP Masters: Business and Entrepreneurship
Build entrepreneurial capability through business model innovation, strategic operations, and financial fluency at NUS Business School
Whether you aspire to build a venture, lead a family business, or succeed in the corporate world, the GIP Business and Entrepreneurship programme gives you a distinct edge.
The Global Immersion Programme (GIP) Masters: Business and Entrepreneurship is a transformative 7-day programme at the NUS Business School, ranked Asia's #1 business school. The programme blends foundational business knowledge with hands-on entrepreneurial practice, delivered by an international, multi-disciplinary faculty.
The curriculum spans diverse topics grounded in entrepreneurship, management science, and finance - achieving practical, methodological, and substantive impact of value to students, aspiring founders, managers, and investors. Over 5 intensive NUS Business School Faculty sessions (15 academic hours) and a 48-hour business innovation challenge with CG mentors, participants develop core competencies in business model design, strategic operations, financial literacy, and venture pitching.
Who Should Attend?
This programme is ideal for undergraduate students from all disciplines who want to build entrepreneurial capabilities - combining business model design, financial literacy, strategic operations, and investor-ready pitching for the innovation economy and beyond.
Business & Entrepreneurship Tools Embedded
- Business Model Canvas – 9 blocks, value proposition & revenue streams
- SWOT Analysis & Porter's Five Forces strategic frameworks
- Financial Statements & Unit Economics modelling
- Organisational Design & Process Mapping
- Investor Pitching & Presentation Skills
Who Is This Programme For?
Designed for ambitious students ready to lead business and entrepreneurship in a data-driven, global economy.
Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Students who want to launch ventures, spot opportunities, and build resilient business models
Future Business Leaders
Students from business or related disciplines seeking management, operations, and financial decision-making skills
Strategic Innovators
Students from any discipline passionate about solving problems, pitching ideas, and driving innovation
Selection Criteria for GIP - Business and Entrepreneurship
We look for motivated candidates who meet the following requirements.
Academic Background
A good bachelor's degree in any discipline. Preferably with GPA ≥ 80%.
Professional Experience
Relevant work or internship experience.
English Proficiency
If English is not the native language, possess at least one of the following: IELTS 7 or TOEFL 5.
Motivation Letter
A 500-word motivation letter addressing why you are applying, how the programme aligns with your interests and/or career goals, and why you are a good fit for the GIP as well as the relevant MSc programme.
Personal Interview
Personal interview with the Founder of Corporate Gurukul.
Learning Outcomes & Expected Competencies
Participants will develop practical competencies across five key domains, preparing them for entrepreneurship, further study, and real-world business challenges
Entrepreneurial Mindset & Innovation
- ›Identify and evaluate real-world business opportunities
- ›Apply design thinking to develop viable value propositions
- ›Navigate risk, uncertainty, and resource constraints with confidence
Business Model Design
- ›Construct and critique a complete Business Model Canvas
- ›Map customer segments, channels, and revenue streams effectively
- ›Assess business model viability and identify areas for pivoting
Financial Literacy & Analysis
- ›Read and interpret income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
- ›Build a basic budget, forecast, and unit economics model
- ›Evaluate funding options and structure a simple pitch deck for investors
Management & Strategic Operations
- ›Design organisational structures suited to early-stage ventures
- ›Apply SWOT analysis and Porter's Five Forces to competitive situations
- ›Map core business processes and identify operational improvement opportunities
Communication, Pitching & Teamwork
- ›Structure and deliver a compelling investor-style pitch presentation
- ›Collaborate effectively in cross-functional project teams
- ›Defend strategic decisions under panel questioning with clarity and evidence
Business Innovation Sprint Challenge
48-Hour Business Innovation Challenge
Build. Validate. Pitch.
Put classroom learning into action through an intensive two-day innovation challenge. Working in multidisciplinary teams, participants will identify a real-world opportunity, develop a commercially viable solution, refine it with expert mentorship, and pitch it before a panel of judges.
Teams will compete across four specialised tracks:
Business Management
Develop a differentiated business model and management strategy that addresses an emerging customer or market need.
Finance
Create a solution that improves financial access, decision-making, investment, or operational efficiency.
Real Estate
Reimagine how properties and urban spaces are financed, developed, managed, or experienced.
Human Capital
Combines traditional HR management with data analytics, AI, technology and business strategy.
Session Schedule
Comprehensive sessions combining academic excellence with industry expertise
NUS Business School Faculty Sessions Schedule
15 Academic Hours| Day | Session | Duration | Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 1 | 3 hours | Finding the Opportunity Framing the problem, customers and value proposition, Introduction to Business Model Canvas and designing it from scratch. |
| Day 1 | 2 | 3 hours | Building the Model- Strategy, Go to Market Defining a clear and differentiated market position, Operating Model and designing an effective organisational structure, Channels, relationships & revenue models, Key resources, activities, partners & cost structure |
| Day 2 | 3 | 3 hours | Accounting Foundations & Unit Economics Financial Statements 101 (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow), Funding & valuation basics, unit economics, Make decisions with costs |
| Day 2 | 4 | 3 hours | Funding the Venture Forecasting and identifying funding needs, Evaluating investment requirements, Testing assumptions through sensitivity analysis |
| Day 5 | 5 | 3 hours | Sprint Challenge Final Pitch 10 project teams × 15 min each (10 min pitch + 5 min Q&A) = 2.5 hrs, Remaining 30 min for panel deliberation, feedback & awards, Covers all 4 tracks: Business Management, Finance, Real Estate and Human Capital |
Finding the Opportunity
Framing the problem, customers and value proposition, Introduction to Business Model Canvas and designing it from scratch.
Building the Model- Strategy, Go to Market
Defining a clear and differentiated market position, Operating Model and designing an effective organisational structure, Channels, relationships & revenue models, Key resources, activities, partners & cost structure
Accounting Foundations & Unit Economics
Financial Statements 101 (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow), Funding & valuation basics, unit economics, Make decisions with costs
Funding the Venture
Forecasting and identifying funding needs, Evaluating investment requirements, Testing assumptions through sensitivity analysis
Sprint Challenge Final Pitch
10 project teams × 15 min each (10 min pitch + 5 min Q&A) = 2.5 hrs, Remaining 30 min for panel deliberation, feedback & awards, Covers all 4 tracks: Business Management, Finance, Real Estate and Human Capital
* Session sequence and contents subject to changes. Programme curriculum may be adjusted based on cohort composition and learning needs.
Learning Approach
Faculty Lectures
Expert sessions on marketing theory and strategy frameworks
Applied Exercises
Hands-on work on real brand and campaign case studies
Strategy Building
Develop a marketing strategy through structured exercises
Peer Learning
Collaborate with peers from diverse disciplines and backgrounds
Final Presentation
Present your marketing strategy to faculty and receive feedback
Why Learn at NUS Business School?
Asia's #1 Business School
Learn at NUS Business School, consistently ranked among the world's best
World-Class Faculty
Taught by an international, multi-disciplinary faculty from top institutions
Global Marketing Hub
Singapore is a gateway to Asian markets and global brand strategy
NUS Business School Certificate
Receive an official Certificate of Participation from NUS Business School
NUS Business School MSc Programmes(Master of Science)
This programme guarantees an Admission Interview for NUS Business School's Master of Science (MSc) programmes. Top-performing GIP Masters students may, following NUS Business School's selection process, receive conditional offer of admission, within 2-4 weeks post interview, fast-tracking their journey towards an NUS MSc degree.
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MSc in Real Estate
Master the principles of real estate finance, investment, development, and analytics in Asia's property markets.
MSc in Strategic Analysis and Innovation
Develop strategic thinking and innovation capabilities to lead transformation in dynamic global organisations.
MSc in Management
Build a strong foundation in management fundamentals for early-career professionals aspiring to leadership roles.
MSc in Management + CEMS MIM
Gain a globally recognised dual qualification through the prestigious CEMS Master in International Management network.
Ready to Master Business and Entrepreneurship?
Join GIP Masters: Business and Entrepreneurship at NUS Business School and learn from Asia's #1 business school.
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