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ENT101Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Introduction To Entrepreneurship

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of entrepreneurship. It explores the nature of management, the foundation of entrepreneurship, and how to discover business opportunities. The course also covers feasibility analysis, business plan development, and financing start-ups. Additionally, it examines the business environment, including political, legal, economic, and technological factors, to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurship.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
EntrepreneurshipManagementBusiness OpportunitiesFeasibility AnalysisBusiness Plan

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Management Concepts

2

Entrepreneurship Foundations

3

Business Opportunities

4

Feasibility Analysis

5

Business Planning

6

Entrepreneurial Finance

7

Business Environment

8

Political Environment

9

Legal Environment

10

Economic Environment

11

Technological Forces

12

Demographic Forces

13

Cultural Environment

Total Topics13 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Business Owner

Apply your skills in this growing field

Entrepreneur

Apply your skills in this growing field

Business Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Business Analyst

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Small BusinessStart-upsCorporate ManagementConsultingFinancial Services

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Background and Overview of Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Opportunities.

2h

Unit 1: Definitions, Nature and Concepts of Management

2 study hours
  • •Define management and its principles
  • •Explain the scope and purpose of management
  • •Discuss management in profit and non-profit organizations
Week
2

Module 1: Background and Overview of Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Opportunities.

2h

Unit 2: The Foundation of Entrepreneurship

2 study hours
  • •Define entrepreneurship and explain the role of an entrepreneur
  • •State the importance of entrepreneurship in economic development
  • •Differentiate between an intrapreneur and an entrepreneur
Week
3

Module 1: Background and Overview of Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Opportunities.

2h

Unit 3: The Corporate Innovation on Entrepreneurs

2 study hours
  • •Explain corporate innovation philosophy
  • •Identify entrepreneurial activities
  • •Differentiate between an entrepreneur and an owner-manager
Week
4

Module 1: Background and Overview of Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Opportunities.

2h

Unit 4: Discovering Business Opportunities

2 study hours
  • •Define a business opportunity and differentiate it from a business idea
  • •Identify sources of business opportunities
  • •Explain factors involved in choosing a business opportunity
Week
5

Module 2: Feasibility Analysis and Financing of a Business

2h

Unit 1: Developing a Feasibility Analysis and Crafting a Business Plan

2 study hours
  • •Define a feasibility study and discuss its purpose
  • •Identify problems in writing a feasibility report
  • •Explain the meaning and benefits of a business plan
Week
6

Module 2: Feasibility Analysis and Financing of a Business

2h

Unit 2:Understanding Entrepreneurship

2 study hours
  • •Explain common myths about entrepreneurs
  • •Describe the entrepreneurial process
  • •Compare and contrast corporate and start-up entrepreneurship
Week
7

Module 2: Feasibility Analysis and Financing of a Business

2h

Unit 3: Financing the Start Up Enterprise

2 study hours
  • •Define entrepreneurial financing and identify sources of finance
  • •Explain reasons for loan denials
  • •Discuss factors financial institutions consider in evaluating loan proposals
Week
8

Module 2: BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT (1)

2h

Unit 1: The Internal Business Environment

2 study hours
  • •Explain the nature of the business environment
  • •Differentiate between internal and external business environments
  • •Discuss elements of the internal environment
Week
9

MODULE 2: BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT (1)

2h

Unit 2: The Task Environment

2 study hours
  • •Understand the impact of suppliers on business
  • •Explain the role of distributors
  • •Analyze the impact of customers and competitive rivalry on business
Week
10

MODULE 2: BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT (1)

2h

Unit 3: The Political Environment

2 study hours
  • •Discuss political systems and their impact on business
  • •Explain the functions of government
  • •Demonstrate how the political environment influences business
Week
11

MODULE 2: BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT (1)

2h

Unit 4: The Legal Environment

2 study hours
  • •List and explain types of laws
  • •Discuss sources of law
  • •Describe the legal system and its influence on business
Week
12

MODULE 3 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT (2)

2h

Unit 1: The Economic Environment

2 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of economic system
  • •Analyze macroeconomic factors
  • •Explain the role of financial institutions
Week
13

MODULE 3 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT (2)

4h

Unit 2: The Technological Forces

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of technology and its impact on business
  • •Understand technology investment and research and development
  • •Discuss demographic forces and the cultural environment

Unit 4: The Cultural Environment

2 study hours
  • •Understand the meaning of culture
  • •Distinguish subculture from the general culture
  • •Explain how culture influences business generally

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review definitions of management, entrepreneurship, and related concepts from Unit 1

2

Practice identifying business opportunities using the frameworks from Unit 4

3

Study the components of a feasibility analysis and business plan from Module 2

4

Understand the sources of entrepreneurial finance and factors influencing loan approvals from Unit 3 of Module 2

5

Analyze case studies applying environmental factors (political, legal, economic, technological) to business decisions

6

Focus on understanding the key dimensions of cultural differences and their impact on international business from Unit 4 of Module 3

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