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Eligibility and Criteria

Franchising is open to all persons who wish to enter the business of media technology education.

The following is important for consideration of an applicant:

  • Business reputation and / or general personal reputation
  • Previous experience within business (if any)
  • Previous experience in education (if any)
  • Financial standing and financial backing
  • Long term commitment goals
  • Application form and references
Do your own Calculations:

The profitability and breakeven point analysis can only be calculated once the following are obtained local equivalents of typical SAE monthly expenses (please see below for a list of typical expense categories)and Course fees payable. It should be noted that the SAE course pricing varies according to territory and local economic circumstances. This means that a course which costs US$10,000 in SAE Singapore is offered at US$4,500 in Thailand, US$3800 in India or US$16000 Australia. (Please note facilities and equipment brands may vary depending upon territory and chargable tuition fees. However will not affect the learning outcomes and curriculum delivery). The chargeable course fee must be proposed by the franchisee after conducting relevant market research within the proposed territory of operation. Nothing is confirmed until written approval is given by the franchisor.

Typical Monthly Expenses:

You should also obtain the local equavielent of the following (except for items 14 and 15 which are part of the agreement):

  1. Staff Burden [Salary]: Centre Manager, Administrator, Receptionist / Course Counselor, Lecturer Audio Engineering #1, Lecturer Audio Engineering #2, Lecturer Multimedia Production #1, Lecturer Multimedia Production #2, Digital Film Teacher, Facility Supervisor, Janitor / Cleaner, Security officer (if required).

  2. Staff Burden [Insurance and local taxes].

  3. Office and General Administration supplies.

  4. Utilities: Telephone, Internet / Email, Electricity & Water.

  5. Rental and Leases.

  6. Advertising and Marketing.

  7. Studio Supplies: Diskettes, CD-RW's, Tapes, Other.

  8. Service Costs: Maintenance contractors, Accounting, Legal services retainer, Insurance, Other.

  9. Travel and accommodation.

  10. Petty Cash.

  11. Tax.

  12. Courier and mailing.

  13. Printing: (usually done on a annual or quarterly basis)

  14. Royalties (Certification Fees).

  15. QA Fees.

  16. OTHERS: Usually advisable to add 20% of all un-forecasted expenses. This will make the running expense calculation conservative.