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:
- Relevance of the course
- Key concepts and common competencies
- Core competency in Entrepreneurship
- Career opportunities
LESSON 1: ENTREPRENEURIAL CONCEPTS
- Definition of Entrepreneurship
- Myths of Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship VS Small Business
- Characteristics of Entrepreneur
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Entrepreneurship Contribution to Economic Growth
LESSON 2: DEVELOPING BUSINESS PLAN
- Generating Business Ideas
- Types and Forms of Organizations
LESSON 3: BUSINESS PLAN OUTLINE
- Introduction
- Management Aspect
- Marketing Aspect
- Technical Aspect
- Financial Aspect
- Socio-Economic Aspect
LESSON 4: IMPLEMENTING A SIMPLE BUSINESS PLAN
- Business Implementation Output