ACADEMIC PROGRAMME
Nurturing the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs and Innovators.
Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills
An award-winning university compulsory module offered to all Sunway University undergraduate students, this module is designed to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and equip students with essential life skills.
As part of our effort to revolutionise entrepreneurship education, the module adopts an immersive blended learning approach that integrates game-based innovation, providing students with practical and engaging experiences that bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Six Core Competencies
It empowers students to approach life and career with adaptability and creativity
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Opportunity Recognition
Creative and Innovation
Collaboration and Communication
Risk-Taking
Perseverance and Resilience
PARADOX OF THERON
A key component of the Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills is Paradox of Theron, an innovative online game-based learning platform. This platform immerses students in a simulated entrepreneurial environment, allowing them to experience the challenges and decision-making processes of entrepreneurs. By engaging with Paradox of Theron, students not only gain a richer understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship but also develop critical skills essential for navigating real-world challenges.
Startup Foundry
A free elective module powered by industry practitioners from the local startup ecosystem, offers a structured and immersive experience to transform students’ ideas into viable business ventures while earning academic credits. This module does not have an exam but culminates in a Demo Day at the end of the semester, where students pitch their ideas to potential investors. Guided by experienced industry mentors, the module equips students with the skills and confidence to turn innovative ideas into real-world ventures.
Key Components of Startup Foundry
Opportunity Recognition
Market Research & Validation
Business Modelling
Prototyping
Go-To-Market Strategies
Pitching
Our Learning Approaches
Startup Bootcamp
An immersive 2-day journey to master venture building from idea to execution.
Startup Bootcamp
Guest Lecture
Insights from seasoned industry practitioners to inspire your entrepreneurial journey.
Guest Lecture
Mentoring
One-on-one guidance to turn your innovative idea into a market-ready solution.
Mentoring
Pitching
Master the art of delivering persuasive pitches that attract investors and drive your vision forward.
Pitching
Notable Alumni of Startup Foundry
The LaunchX programme was the one that nurtured OPACK. I found all aspects of the programme to be extremely helpful. The programmes prepared by LaunchX included a speaker series that helped guide our path.
Mei Xin | OPACK
The LaunchX programme was the one that nurtured OPACK. I found all aspects of the programme to be extremely helpful. The programmes prepared by LaunchX included a speaker series that helped guide our path.
Mei Xin | OPACK