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Friday, July 16, 2010,1:07 AM
questioning ourselves
Today, BZSE Year 1`10 questions their existence in BZSE. During Introduction to Social Enterprise (INTSOE), we discussed about social enterprise and social entrepreneurship. What is a social enterprise, profitability etc. It was rather mind-blowing, with all the definition. At the end of the day, some of my classmates started questioning themselves about their passion for BZSE, about their existence in BZSE. Perhaps, this is something that all the pioneer batches would have to go through. Although we are not technically the pioneer batch, being the third batch of BZSE students still make us rather pioneer-ish, no? Fun fact: NP is the only polytechnic which offers Diploma in Business and Social Enterprise. What is a social enterprise? What makes a social enterprise, a social enterprise? Presently, there is not a fixed definition for a social enterprise but in BZSE, we strive to create our own definition for it. My classmate felt rather dismayed at the fact that BZSE isn't as well recognized as other HMS courses such as Psychology and Community Services (PCS), Early Childhood Education (ECH) and Child Psychology and Early Education (CPEE). However, I beg to differ. I think it's a blessing in disguise that BZSE is not well known and not defined because that gives us the chance to be the people promoting BZSE to the rest of the world, to give it a definition created by us. To me, a definition is not that much of an importance because why let a single definition tie all of us down? We should not live to fulfill that definition but instead BZSE (or even social entrepreneurship) should be something special, something that you can't describe it with just a definition and definitely something that you have to experience it yourself to feel the passion. Some of my classmates start to doubt themselves if they are really suitable for this course and are thinking of transferring out to another. If you are posted to this course and you don't like it, you should appeal out immediately. Why wait until 3 months later to let a mere definition falter you? I question myself too, about my passion and existence in BZSE, but I question myself on how much more am I able to learn from this course, how much more am I able to grow from the experiential learning, and how much more am I able to contribute back to the society. For those graduating students, you might not understand why am I posting this up. I'm posting this because I feel the need to let you know about the questions we are facing now and hopefully, it would help you in making your choice to join or not to join our family. Don't be hesitant to join us because in BZSE, we learn more than just business, we do business with a heart. One thing I love about BZSE is that it never fails to amaze me and makes me want to contribute whatever I can to the society.
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 More about BZSE
Business and Social Enterprise is offered only by Ngee Ann Polytechnic in 2008. In BZSE, you won't only be equipped with business knowledge, but also in the social aspects. Learning a variety of business-related modules which are rather similar to most pure Business courses such as Business Management, Principles of Accounting, Business Communications and Human Resource Management, we also learn social modules such as Social Psychology.
BZSE believes in experiential learning, letting the students learn hands on outside of the classroom. From interviewing social enterprises such as ISCOS, O School, Eighteen Chefs and Breakthrough Missions in Introduction to Social Enterprise, managing Gawad Kalinga Global Summit in Project Management, to running a social enterprise situated right inside Ngee Ann Polytechnic - Dialogue in the Dark - as part of your internship, you name it all!
For such a meaningful course, these are my vision and mission for Business and Social Enterprise.
To be part of the change in every individual, family, community, country, region and ultimately, our world.
To nurture and cultivate in every individual the passion for social entrepreneurship, equipping them with practical skills and knowledge, and empowering them to make a difference in the society
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 How to join BZSE!
How to join BZSE!
There are three ways you can join the happy family of BZSE: Direct Poly Admission, Joint Admissions Exercise and JPSAE
Direct Poly Admission
Through DPA, you can join BZSE before you even sit for your O levels examination and it is the best choice for you if you have great interest in BZSE but is unable to qualify for the course base on your O level results.
The conditions of DPA is simple. You just have to achieve a ELR2B2 score of no more than 26 points and meet the minimum entry requirements of BZSE!
DPA application takes place from 8-13 July 2010.
Joint Admissions Exercise
This exercise will begin on the day you receive your O level results in January next year. You will be able to choose up to 12 courses between JC/MI/Polytechnic courses.
Joint Polytechnic Special Admissions Exercise
If you have outstanding performances in either the Sports, Arts & Culture, or Leadership, community service & entrepreneurship, you qualify for JPSAE. You can apply up to 3 courses for admission concurrently with JAE and if you are short-listed, you'll be invited for a interview and you are required to present a portfolio with evidences of your achievements.
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Friday, July 16, 2010,1:07 AM
questioning ourselves
Today, BZSE Year 1`10 questions their existence in BZSE. During Introduction to Social Enterprise (INTSOE), we discussed about social enterprise and social entrepreneurship. What is a social enterprise, profitability etc. It was rather mind-blowing, with all the definition. At the end of the day, some of my classmates started questioning themselves about their passion for BZSE, about their existence in BZSE. Perhaps, this is something that all the pioneer batches would have to go through. Although we are not technically the pioneer batch, being the third batch of BZSE students still make us rather pioneer-ish, no? Fun fact: NP is the only polytechnic which offers Diploma in Business and Social Enterprise. What is a social enterprise? What makes a social enterprise, a social enterprise? Presently, there is not a fixed definition for a social enterprise but in BZSE, we strive to create our own definition for it. My classmate felt rather dismayed at the fact that BZSE isn't as well recognized as other HMS courses such as Psychology and Community Services (PCS), Early Childhood Education (ECH) and Child Psychology and Early Education (CPEE). However, I beg to differ. I think it's a blessing in disguise that BZSE is not well known and not defined because that gives us the chance to be the people promoting BZSE to the rest of the world, to give it a definition created by us. To me, a definition is not that much of an importance because why let a single definition tie all of us down? We should not live to fulfill that definition but instead BZSE (or even social entrepreneurship) should be something special, something that you can't describe it with just a definition and definitely something that you have to experience it yourself to feel the passion. Some of my classmates start to doubt themselves if they are really suitable for this course and are thinking of transferring out to another. If you are posted to this course and you don't like it, you should appeal out immediately. Why wait until 3 months later to let a mere definition falter you? I question myself too, about my passion and existence in BZSE, but I question myself on how much more am I able to learn from this course, how much more am I able to grow from the experiential learning, and how much more am I able to contribute back to the society. For those graduating students, you might not understand why am I posting this up. I'm posting this because I feel the need to let you know about the questions we are facing now and hopefully, it would help you in making your choice to join or not to join our family. Don't be hesitant to join us because in BZSE, we learn more than just business, we do business with a heart. One thing I love about BZSE is that it never fails to amaze me and makes me want to contribute whatever I can to the society.
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