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STARTUP SEMESTER PROGRAMME Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology University of California, Berkeley
Contents
Introduction · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4
Curriculum · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5
Application · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6
Tuition Fee Sponsorship & Other Expenses · · · · · · · · · · · · 7
Housing · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8
Visa Application · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9
HKBU Tuition Fee & Unit Transfer · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11
Sharing From Students · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12-13
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Startup Semester
Programme
The Startup Semester Programme is originated at
Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology
(“SCET”), University of California (“Cal”), either in Fall
Semester (August to December) or Spring Semester
(January to May), offering students an one-semester
overseas learning experience at Cal.
This programme aims at nurturing upper division
undergraduate and postgraduate students from
all around the world to become future young
entrepreneurs.
This immersive entrepreneurship programme is created
for students who are interested in:
• Increasing their technical knowledge of
entrepreneurship and innovation
• Advancing a startup or startup idea
• Understanding how to commercialise research
• Experiencing the entrepreneurial culture of Silicon
Valley and the Bay Area
For details of the programme, please visit SCET Startup
Semester Programme website:
https://scet.berkeley.edu/programs/startup-semester/
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Curriculum
Students are required to complete the following courses during the five-month study. A total of
13 units will be granted consisting of three compulsory courses with 7 units, one SCET elective
with 3 units and one non-SCET elective with 3 units.
1. Compulsory courses 2. Electives
• Introduction to Technopreneurship - 2 units • SCET Electives - 3 units
• Newton Lecture Series - 1 unit • Non- SCET Electives - 3 units*
• Challenge Lab - 4 units * Students must consult instructors in advance for
permission to enrol in any additional Berkeley
course.
Those units successfully completed by students are recognised by the Academic Registry at
HKBU for unit transfer. Students are responsible to discuss with their programme directors for the
course selection. Students will receive an electronic form from SCET for course registration and
will be asked to prioritise the choice of elective courses in due course. However, students’ final
course registration will be decided by the SCET subject to the seating capacity.
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Application Period
Two Semesters at Cal Starting date for application at HKBU
Fall Semester (August to December) February
Spring Semester (January to May) September
Application Method & Eligibility
Under the Faculty-based nomination mechanism, those interested HKBU students should
approach their respective academic units to consult about their specific application
procedures and deadlines and ensure themselves fulfilling the following requirements:
1. Only undergraduate students currently studying of 2nd or
3rd year and postgraduate students can apply; and
2. Students must attain GPA of 3.0 or above; and
3. Students must have a good command of English*; and
4. Students must not have any other overseas exchange or
internship engagement, no matter organised by HKBU
or other external parties, at least 2 months prior to the
commencement of the programme; and
5. Students preferably have previous learning experience at
entrepreneurship activities.
6. Any other specific criteria set by the Faculty/School/
Academy/KTO.
* Students preferably can provide an English Proficiency Proof either the result
of TOEFL: 90 (iBT) or IELTS Academic Format: 7 or TOEIC: 800. If students
cannot provide this document, their respective academic units should
provide a supporting letter instead.
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Tuition Fee Sponsorship
As one of the Sutardja Center’s Global University Partners, our HKBU students are eligible to enrol in
one semester of the Startup Semester Programme at a heavily discounted tuition fee. Both KTO and
the respective Faculty/School/Academy will provide sponsorships to those successful candidates.
Air ticket, Accommodation & Cost of living
Students will need to bear the cost for accommodation and other living costs including meals,
local transport etc. Budget on living expenses estimation is as follows:
Item Budget for one semester study (estimated)
1 Accommodation HKD 47,000
2 Meal HKD 18,720
3 Transportation fee HKD 2,250
4 Book and supplies HKD 3,400
5 J-Visa application fee HKD 1,280
6 SEVIS Fee HKD 1,440
Total HKD 74,090
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Housing
Students are required to arrange their own accommodation due to restricted capacity of
UC Berkeley on-campus housing. UC Berkeley International Office vetted and suggested the
overseas students to visit some off-campus housing webpages:
Cal Rentals Off-Campus Housing Webpage
https://housing.berkeley.edu/calrentals
Legitimate Housing Facility (endorsed by UC Berkeley Summer Sessions)
http://summer.berkeley.edu/student-services/student-housing/non-ucb-housing-options
Facebook
Students may browse some UC Berkeley International Students Facebook page,
e.g. “UC Berkeley off-campus housing” to obtain some advices from previous renters.
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Visa Application
According to the US Consulate website, students are
required to present the DS-2019 form to the US consular
officer while applying for their J-visas (student visas).
Once students complete the online application for
the Startup Semester Programme, the SCET will send
the application materials to their UC Berkeley Visa
Processing Office and they will handle the collection
of the documents needed. The whole process will take
2-3 months. They will send the DS-2019 directly to the
individual student once ready.
After that, students will apply for visas via US Consulate
online application system. Students are strongly
recommended to apply their visas in Hong Kong.
Students should be responsible for the visa application
fee HKD1,280 and SEVIS fee HKD 1,440.
9Campus Life at UC Berkeley
With over 35,000 students from around the world and a vibrant urban setting, it's no wonder the
campus community talks about a "fear of missing out." Jump in and find out how dynamic and
interconnected life at Berkeley can be.
10HKBU Tuition Fee
As the Startup Semester Programme is not an exchange programme, students will be granted
leave of absence for one semester during their studies at UC Berkeley and do not need to
pay tuition fees to HKBU for the semester while studying at UC Berkeley. However, they are
required to pay their outstanding tuition fees for the whole normal study period before they
are approved for graduation.
Unit Transfer
The courses completed by our HKBU students under this Startup Semester Programme will be
recognised. Students may apply for unit transfer after they have completed their semester at
UC Berkeley. However, the students' respective academic units reserve all rights to decide how
many unit(s) can be transfered to their current studies at HKBU.
11Sharing from HKBU students (Fall Semester 2018 cohort)
The overall application process was tough. I was surprised
that I finally made it! I expect this will be a life-changing
semester that equips me to become an individual with
entrepreneurship spirit by gaining professional knowledge
from a group of world-leading faculty members at UC
Berkeley and seasoned entrepreneurs at Silicon Valley. The
biggest challenge to me should be always speaking up my
idea in front of geniuses around the world.
Miss Eve, LIU Yi-Hsuan
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) (Entrepreneurship Concentration), School of Business
Upon receiving this offer, I was ecstatic because this is an
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Studying at UCB, I think I will
experience a new culture and meet people from all walks of
life so as to broaden my social network. As a science student,
entrepreneurship is something new to me. But I am sure it can
be resolved if I am working hard for it. I will try my best to adapt
to a new culture and overcome the culture shock.
Miss Jane, TING Jiat Yin
BSc(Hons) in Applied Biology (Environmental Science Concentration), Faculty of Science
I am very fortunate to be chosen as one of the representatives.
It is exciting that we will explore the successful startup
companies and the latest technology in the Bay Area.
Studying abroad for one semester could definitely enhance
my knowledge of entrepreneurship and cultivate my
independence. It would be challenging to immerse myself in
a different culture but I am ready to take this challenge!
Miss Joyce, TSANG Hoi Ting
Bachelor of Communication (Hons) in Public Relations and Advertising, School of Communication
When I received this offer, I could not imagine that I will
live in another place for several months without my family
and friends. However, it motivates me to get well-prepared
to overcome all challenges. I am expecting to experience
different cultures, and to learn how to interact with people
from various backgrounds.
Mr Steve, YIP Kin Hei
BSocSc (Hons) in Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences
12 When I received the offer, I felt extremely excited because I
was eager to gain this opportunity, in particular, under a keen
competition among a group of outstanding candidates.
I join this programme because I want to improve my sense of
entrepreneurship and innovation and obtain solid knowledge of
business in order to learn how to start a company and become a
successful businessman. Also, studying in a global environment
will force me to be open-minded to accept different views and
ideas. Although I did not study some courses such as big data
analysis and technology before, I will try my best to overcome it.
Miss Jenny, LI Jieni
BSocSc (Hons) in China Studies (Economic Concentration), Faculty of Social Sciences
I am very grateful to the Knowledge Transfer Office and the
donors for giving us this opportunity. As a co-founder of
the company ViewR 360, I will gain an extremely valuable
experience that will be useful for designing the company’s
future development in a very stimulating environment.
Studying near the Silicon Valley, it will also increase
my interest in being a researcher in the emerging XR
technologies (Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality).
Mr Giovanni SANTINI
Ph.D. in Music Composition, Faculty of Arts
When I received the email, I was so thrilled because I believe it
will be an excellent adventure about to begin.
I am looking forward to immersing myself in a new
environment with cultural diversity where everyone dares
to make a breakthrough. As a foreigner, I may encounter
difficulties in discussing with classmates with different views,
and finding out a mutual agreement at the end. But I believe
that all these experiences will become a treasure for me at the
end of the journey.
Miss Sharon, HU Xinlin
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts, Academy of Visual Arts
13Once in a lifetime learning experience
Your life journey just starts
TO BE CONTINUED…
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