Queen Mary University's Students in Free Enterprise : Entrepreneurship
Module Description:
SiFE at Queen Mary, University of London, will bring empowerment and ambition to many young minds during the lead-up to the 2012 Olympics through the Entrepreneurship module. We aim to produce a 'Dragon's Den' type business project where the young people will actively compete for the 'Best Product Award' by pitching their ideas and advertisements to a panel of judges. This project should be exhilirating for all who take part.
Company Profile:
Mission:
'To bring together the top leaders of today and tomorrow to create a better, more sustainable world through the positive power of business.'
About SIFE:
SIFE is an international non-profit organization that works with leaders in business and higher education to mobilize university students to make a difference in their communities while developing the skills to become socially responsible business leaders. Participating students form teams on their university campuses and apply business concepts to develop outreach projects that improve the quality of life and standard of living for people in need. An annual series of regional and national competitions provides a forum for teams to present the results of their projects, and to be evaluated by business leaders serving as judges. National champion teams advance to the prestigious SIFE World Cup. In addition to the community aspect of the program, SIFE’s leadership and career initiatives create meaningful opportunities for learning and exchange among the participants as well as the placement of students and alumni with companies in search of emerging talent.
'I learnt more about the business world and now I feel like a real businessman and an entrepreneur'. Yasin Ali, student from St Paul's Way Trust School
'The module was very interactive. The students in their groups were very engaged and demonstrated excellent team work. The module also enabled some of the students to really realise their potential.' Modinat Eyitayo, teacher at Bethnal Green Technology College
'I joined SiFE because I want to make a difference- it's something more than just getting a degree and you can give something back to the community!' SIFE volunteer