| Background |
The Malaysian Entrepreneurship Development Centre (MEDEC) was established within MARA University of Technology (UiTM) in 1975. The mission was to facilitate the growth of Bumiputera entrepreneurs in Malaysia. Specifically, it was set up for the purpose of planning and implementing entrepreneurship development programs such as training, education, research and consultancy. Today, MEDEC is known as one of the prominent centers for entrepreneurship training and education in the country. In addition, MEDEC is planning to expand its academic programs to include entrepreneurship courses at the postgraduate level. Among the programs to be offered are Postgraduate Certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship, Postgraduate Diploma in Technology Entrepreneurship and Master of Science in Technology Entrepreneurship. The main objective of the programs is to increase the supply of Bumiputera Technopreneurs in the country. Although entrepreneurship training is its core activity, MEDEC has never neglected its primary functions in the related areas of research, education, business advisory and consultancy services. |
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Philosophy |
MEDEC upholds the philosophy that entrepreneurs can be created and developed if they are trained with the appropriate business acumen, entrepreneurial skills, attitude and motivation. The enterprise created will sustain and grow if excellent post training support services are offered to them. |
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Mission |
MEDEC’s mission is to enrich the body of knowledge in the field of entrepreneurship and nurture the development of quality entrepreneurs. |
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Vision |
MEDEC’s vision is to be a well-recognized center of excellence for entrepreneurship studies and development that is based in an institution of higher learning. |
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Objectives |
To keep abreast of the dynamic changes in the field of entrepreneurship, MEDEC has specified the following objectives: |
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To nurture entrepreneurship knowledge through entrepreneurship studies and education |
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To create and develop knowledgeable, enterprising and effective entrepreneurs. |
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To assist entrepreneurs in developing viable enterprises that are capable of competing in the global business and industry |
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Strategies |
MEDEC has taken three strategic approaches in developing entrepreneurs as follows: |
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inculcating entrepreneurial values among students in order to develop knowledgeable and technological entrepreneurs through the department’s academic programs. |
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enhancing the capabilities of new and existing entrepreneurs through the entrepreneur development and enterprise development programs. |
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assisting entrepreneurs in establishing new business, developing and maintaining their enterprises through business advisory and consultancy services. |
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Organization |
MEDEC has two functional divisions, i.e. academic and administrative divisions. The academic division is organized into four departments as follows: |
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Entrepreneur Development Department |
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Enterprise Development Department. |
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Entrepreneurship Education Department. |
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Entrepreneurship Studies Department. |
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Programs |
Major Programs Under Entrepreneur Development Department |
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Entrepreneur Development Program (EDP) |
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Entrepreneur Development Program For Personnel in the Civil Service |
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Entrepreneur Development Program For Corporate and Government Agencies |
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Graduate Enterprise Program (GEP) |
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Training for Trainers in Entrepreneur Development Program (TOT) |
| Major Programs Under Enterprise Development Department | |
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Business Follow-Up Program |
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Business Advisory and Consultancy Services |
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Follow-up Seminars |
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Business Improvement Program For Existing Enterprise Owners |
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Business Counseling Program (UBU) |
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Export Development Program (PPE) |
| Major Programs Under Entrepreneurship Education Department | |
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Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (ETR 300) |
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Entrepreneurship Co-Curriculum (KEMUSA) |
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Intensive Entrepreneurship Course (KKI) |
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Entrepreneurship Education Program For Trainers (TOT) |
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Pre-Graduate Entrepreneurship Program For Trainers (PRA-SUS) |
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Graduate Entrepreneurship Scheme (SUS) |
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Graduate Entrepreneurs Club (GEC) |
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Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) |
| Major Programs Under Entrepreneurship Studies Department | |
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Ph. D (Entrepreneurship) |
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Master of Science in Technology Entrepreneurship |
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Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Technology Entrepreneurship |
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BBA (Major/Minor in Entrepreneurship) |
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Program for Technopreneurs |
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Entrepreneur in Residence |
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Entrepreneurship Colloquium |
| Other Activities and Services Offered | |
| MEDEC also has the capacity and expertise to offer the following services: | |
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Conducting research on entrepreneurship development and studies |
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Business advisory and consultancy services to existing business operators |
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Publishing of books, journals and periodicals on entrepreneurship development |
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Organizing seminars, colloquium and workshops in relation to current issues in entrepreneurship development |
| Facilities At MEDEC | |
| MEDEC is located at Block 13, INTEKMA RESORT & CONVENTION CENTRE, Section 7, 40000 Shah Alam. As a training center, MEDEC is equipped with the following facilities: | |
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training rooms |
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board meeting room |
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consultation room |
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resource center |
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computer lab |
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Contact Address |
MEDEC can be contacted via the following methods: |
| By mail: | Malaysian Entrepreneurship Development Centre (MEDEC) |
| Block 13, Intekma Resort and Convention Centre UiTM | |
| Section 7, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor | |
| By phone: | 03-55153275/76/78/80/81 |
| By fax: | 03-55153284 |
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| Website: | http://www.medec.com.my |