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References:
1. Sundaram, J.K. (Ed.). (2007). Malaysian industrial policy. NUS Press.
2. Jomo, K.S. and Felker, G. (1999). Technology, Competitiveness and the State: Malaysia's
Industrial Technology Policies. Routledge.
3. Odagiri, H., Goto, A., Sunami, A. and Nelson, R.R. (eds). (2012) Intellectual Property Rights,
Development, and Catch-up, Oxford, UK: OUP.

SQE7012 Technology Entrepreneurship

This course discusses the key concepts of entrepreneurship in the context of sustainable
development. Students will summarize the factors driving the emergence of new products,
particularly products with the element of green and low-carbon. Comparisons will be made to
sustainable innovation activities in Malaysia with selected countries.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment 60%
Final Examination 40%

Medium of Instruction:
English

Transferable Skills:
Mastering the skills of technology evaluation

Humanity Skill:
KK2, LS3

References:
1. Shane, S. (2008). The handbook of technology and innovation management. John Wiley & Sons.
nd
2. Dorf, R.C. & Byers, T.H. (2008), Technology Ventures: from idea to enterprise (2 edn.), New
York: McGraw-Hill.
3. Timmons, J.A. & Spinelli, S. (2009), New Venture Creation: entrepreneurship for the 21st century
th
(8 edn.), New York: McGraw-Hill Irwin.

SQE7013 Media, Public Understanding and Sustainability Science

Awareness of the duty and responsibility of publicly funded scientists to make their work more
accessible to the general public. The role of journalists. Effective mass communication about the
benefits of sustainable science, and areas of concern. Reporting debates and issues around the
impact of science on society. Review of public understanding of sustainability science and science
communication.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment 60%
Final Examination 40%

Medium of Instruction:
English

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