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In addition, IT is an ever evolving and ever changing area that its a challenge to keep up. While it is true, IT is inevitable and essential across almost al businesses, and hence learning about technopreneurship is going to be an eye opener.
 
In addition, IT is an ever evolving and ever changing area that its a challenge to keep up. While it is true, IT is inevitable and essential across almost al businesses, and hence learning about technopreneurship is going to be an eye opener.
 
* Why pick South Korea?
 
* Why pick South Korea?
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Korea is a very innovative country where they have a lot of interesting ideas that are new and creative. So to go there and experience for myself is going to be a fantastic opportunity.
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Also, I would like to take this opportunity to explore different parts of Seoul. I am sure this country has a lot to offer in terms of cultural richness and heritage in addition to the vibrant city life.
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Not forgetting, authentic korean cuisines is a must!
  
 
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* Any ideal firms (based in South Korea) that you wishes to join?
 
* Any ideal firms (based in South Korea) that you wishes to join?
 
LG Electronics
 
LG Electronics
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Samsung
 
Samsung
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Kakao Talk
 
Kakao Talk
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Daehan Logistics
 
Daehan Logistics
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Korean Air
 
Korean Air
  
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* What types of business interest you?
 
* What types of business interest you?
 
Food and Beverages Company
 
Food and Beverages Company
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Logistics Company
 
Logistics Company
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Manufacturing Company
 
Manufacturing Company
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* What plan do you have in starting a business? (list existing business)
 
* What plan do you have in starting a business? (list existing business)
 
I have a passion for fitness, and i love kids. So I am thinking of starting a fitness school for children, to teach them many different sports at a young age.
 
I have a passion for fitness, and i love kids. So I am thinking of starting a fitness school for children, to teach them many different sports at a young age.

Latest revision as of 13:33, 10 October 2014

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About Phua Rui Peng

Preferred Name: Ruips
SMU email: rpphua.2013@business.smu.edu.sg
Facebook: [1]
Academic Year: 2
Degree: Bachelor in Business Administration
Majors: Operations Management & Strategic Management

Why TSM South Korea?

  • What motivates you to join TSM?

I have always wanted to be an entrepreneur from a young age. While i might have certain ideas or concepts in mind, i often lack the time and necessary skills to develop my plans. Hence, through this course, i can grasp a better idea of the fundamentals of entrepreneurship.

In addition, IT is an ever evolving and ever changing area that its a challenge to keep up. While it is true, IT is inevitable and essential across almost al businesses, and hence learning about technopreneurship is going to be an eye opener.

  • Why pick South Korea?

Korea is a very innovative country where they have a lot of interesting ideas that are new and creative. So to go there and experience for myself is going to be a fantastic opportunity. Also, I would like to take this opportunity to explore different parts of Seoul. I am sure this country has a lot to offer in terms of cultural richness and heritage in addition to the vibrant city life. Not forgetting, authentic korean cuisines is a must!

Internship Opportunities

  • What types of internship opportunities interest you?

I am open to all kinds! My preferred ones would be operations and business management of companies.

  • Any ideal firms (based in South Korea) that you wishes to join?

LG Electronics

Samsung

Kakao Talk

Daehan Logistics

Korean Air

Starting a business

  • What types of business interest you?

Food and Beverages Company

Logistics Company

Manufacturing Company

  • What plan do you have in starting a business? (list existing business)

I have a passion for fitness, and i love kids. So I am thinking of starting a fitness school for children, to teach them many different sports at a young age. I want to promote healthy lifestyle from young, can also nurturing talent out of the classroom.

Past Experiences

  • Describe your past experience (entrepreneurship, or works in start ups etc)

I have no prior experience in that, but i definitely look forward to having an opportunity in the upcoming summer.

Credits

Prof Benjamin's Wiki Page