SME-University Internship Program (with SME Corp Malaysia) 2013

Welcoming speech by Prof. Fauziah Md Taib (Dean, School of Management)

Speech by Mrs. Rohana Ramly (SME Corp. Malaysia)

Dr. Hasliza Abdul Halim (Lead Coordinator of UKKL) receiving certificates from Prof. Fauziah Md Taib on behalf of the advisors.

Participants with Prof. Fauziah, Mrs. Rohana Ramly, their advisors and company owner/representatives

Advisor: Dr. Abdul Hadi Zulkafli

Advisor: Associate Professor Dr. Noor Hazlina Ahmad

Advisor: Dr. Malliga Marimuthu

Advisor: Dr. Hasliza Abdul Halim

Advisor: Dr. Marini Nurbanum Mohamad

During the presentation session.

SME-University Internship Program Series 3 (October 2012 – February 2013)

Invited guest	Panel of Judges: Mrs. Rohana Ramly SME Corp. Malaysia Mr. Khairul Rizal PUNB Mr. Haris Abdul Ghani SME Bank Mr. Davindra Singh Moderator: Mrs. Hilyati Mohd Nasir SME Corp. Malaysia Program administrators: Mr. Faisal Nazrin SME Corp. Malaysia Mrs. Kala Darshini SME Corp. Malaysia Mr. Mohd Hafizain SME Corp. Malaysia Prof. Fauziah Md. Taib, Dean School of Management Company owner/representatives UNIMAP students SOM students and lecturers
Date	17^th April 2013
Venue	Conference Room , School of Management
Agenda	9.30 am Registration 10.15 am Arrival of guests 10.30 am Welcoming speech Prof. Dr. Fauziah Md Taib Dean School of Management Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Speech Mrs. Rohana Ramly Deputy Chief Executive Officer SME Corp. Malaysia 11.00 am Morning tea break 11.15 am Presentation session 1. Cenderawasih – Syarikat Citra Madani Ent. 2. Mega Consultants – Syarikat Al-Irshad Ent. 3. Infinite Consultants – Syarikat Warqah Food Industries 1.30 pm Lunch 2.00 pm Presentation session (continued) 4. Sapphire Consultants – Syarikat Ainaz Food Processing Ent. 5. The Achievers – Syarikat Judin Ent. 3.00 pm Presentation of certificates and prize giving ceremony 3.30 pm End of event
Attendees	Invited guests, advisors, lecturers and students
Objectives	This program is a collaborated effort with SME Corp Malaysia to assist SMEs in enhancing their business performance. It involves the participation of students to engage with the SMEs and expose them to the real life of running and operating a venture. The objectives of this Program include the following: to assist SMEs in improving business performance and productivities through consultative approach by university students, under the supervision and guidance by their lecturers, as well as SME Corp. Malaysia’s Business Counselors to promote entrepreneurship among students and to provide exposure on real life business environment; and to help the students to acquire the essential skills required both, either for working in the small firm or to start their own enterprises upon leaving full time education
Highlights	Infinite Consultant (under the advisory of Dr. Abdul Hadi Zulkafli) won the first prize. This group will automatically compete at the national level in September. The final presentation demonstrated the ability of the students to improve the performance of the companies. The improvement areas include business operations, production, management, financial management, marketing and application of ICT. Students that participated in this program believed that the program is valuable as they were able to gain experience and knowhow in a real business setting. In addition, they developed their skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, communication skills and teamwork skills.

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