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07 Apr 2011 01:58 PM

Khairul Mazwan Ibrahim Pati

Over 300 undergraduate students attended the

'Seminar Keusahawanan Graduan' organised by the

College of Business (COB), Universiti Utara Malaysia

(UUM) last Saturday, 2 April 2011. UUM, a prominent

local university, well regarded for its business and

entrepreneurship courses has been organising many

such activities to inculcate awareness and promote

entrepreneurship as an alternative to employment for

its graduates.

Two guest speakers were invited during the seminar

namely En. Mohd. Iqbal from Mimrina Enterprise, who

is a graduate from UUM with a Business Tourism

Degree ; and Cik Khairul Mazwan from Multimedia

Development Corporation (MDeC). Iqbal shared his experience as a young entrepreneur and the journey that he has

undergone, as well as the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur. Meanwhile, Mazwan briefed the students on ICT

Entrepreneurship opportunities, local funding and grants provided, as well as how students could start their own

entrepreneurship ventures.

This programme was attended by YBrs. Associate Prof. Habshah Bakar, Programme Advisor from College of

Business; Pn. Rafidah Mahayudin, Centre for University - Industry Relations; Dr Ooi Yeng Kiat, Practical Coordinator,

College of Business, etc.

UUM's entrepreneurship offerings include a Master of Technopreneurship Programme, Technopreneur Incubator ,

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Program Siswaniaga, Koperasi Usahawan Siswa, Program Perantis Usahawan

Siswa, and many more.