ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SUBJECT DESCRIPTION: This course deals with the concepts, underlying principles, processes and implementation of a business plan. The preliminaries of this course include the following: 1) discussion on the relevance of the course; 2) explanation of key concepts of common competencies; 3) explanation of core competencies relative to the course; and 4) exploration of career opportunities.

OBJECTIVES:

1. The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts, underlying principles, and core competencies in Entrepreneurship

2. The learner demonstrates understanding of concepts, underlying principles, and processes of developing a business plan

3. The learner demonstrates understanding of environment and market in one’s locality/town

4. The learner demonstrates understanding of concepts, underlying principles, and processes of starting and operating a simple
business

Course Outline

Introduction:

1. Relevance of the course
2. Key concepts and common competencies
3. Core competency in Entrepreneurship
4. Career opportunities

LESSON 1: ENTREPRENEURIAL CONCEPTS

1. Definition of Entrepreneurship
2. Myths of Entrepreneurship
3. Entrepreneurship VS Small Business
4. Characteristics of Entrepreneur
5. Entrepreneurship and Innovation
6. Entrepreneurship Contribution to Economic Growth

LESSON 2: DEVELOPING BUSINESS PLAN

1. Generating Business Ideas
2. Types and Forms of Organizations              

LESSON 3: BUSINESS PLAN OUTLINE

1. Introduction
2. Management Aspect
3. Marketing Aspect
4. Technical Aspect
5. Financial Aspect
6. Socio-Economic Aspect

LESSON 4: IMPLEMENTING A SIMPLE BUSINESS PLAN

1. Business Implementation Output