Biographical Studies Of Entrepreneurial Thinkers And Giants

1. Identify and discuss the lives and characters of various entrepreneurs.
2. Analyze the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in different business contexts.
3. Compare and contrast the success factors and failures of entrepreneurs.
4. Apply entrepreneurial concepts to real-world business scenarios.
5. Evaluate the impact of innovation and risk-taking on entrepreneurial success.

13 weeks, about 34 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: Definition of Basic Concepts: Entrepreneur, Biographical Studies, Thinkers and Giants · 2 hours

     Read the unit content to understand the definitions of entrepreneur, biographical studies, thinkers, and giants.. Identify the characteristics of an entrepreneur.. Differentiate between entrepreneurial thinkers and giants.. Reflect on the importance of entrepreneurial thinkers and giants in society..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 2: Nigerian Indigenous Entrepreneurial Giants · 2 hours

     Study the list of Nigerian indigenous entrepreneurs.. Research the backgrounds and industries of the listed entrepreneurs.. Analyze the challenges faced by entrepreneurs like Aliko Dangote and Sayyu Dantata.. Discuss the importance of diversification in entrepreneurship..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Nigerian Indigenous Entrepreneurial Giants (Chief Michael Ade-Ojo – Elizade Group& Chief Cletus Ibeto) · 2 hours

     Examine the biographies of Chief Michael Ade-Ojo and Chief Cletus Ibeto.. Identify the opportunities they utilized to build their businesses.. Discuss the significance of a proactive approach in entrepreneurship.. Analyze the business models practiced by Chief Ade-Ojo..

4. Week 4Module 1:

   • Unit 4: Nigerian Indigenous Entrepreneurial Giants (Cosmos Maduka & Dele Fajemirokun) · 2 hours

     Study the biographies of Cosmos Maduka and Dele Fajemirokun.. Discuss the role of ICT in business start-up, marketing, and distribution.. Identify lessons that can be learned from their entrepreneurial journeys.. Analyze the importance of overcoming business trials and spreading business interests..

5. Week 5Module 1:

   • Unit 5: Nigerian Indigenous Entrepreneurial Giants (Femi Otedola, Fola Adeola & Hakeem Bello Osagie) · 2 hours

     Explore the biographies of Femi Otedola, Fola Adeola, and Hakeem Bello Osagie.. Discuss how an entrepreneur can maximize opportunities.. Analyze the risks endured by Femi Otedola in building his business empire.. Examine Fola Adeola's journey into entrepreneurship and the lessons embedded in his pursuits..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Nigerian Indigenous Entrepreneurial Giants (Jim Ovia & Folorunsho Alakija) · 2 hours

     Study the biographies of Jim Ovia and Folorunsho Alakija.. Discuss the Zenith Plc Inc. story under Jim Ovia and the challenges he encountered.. Identify factors that contributed to Folorunsho Alakija's business success.. Analyze the role of women entrepreneurs in entrepreneurship development in Nigeria..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Nigerian Indigenous Entrepreneurial Giants (Jimoh Ibrahim & Leo Stan Ekeh) · 2 hours

     Examine the biographies of Jimoh Ibrahim and Leo Stan Ekeh.. Discuss Jimoh Ibrahim's entrepreneurial journey.. Analyze the contribution of Leo Stan Ekeh to ICT development in Nigeria.. Identify lessons that can be learned from building Leo Stan's business empire..

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Nigerian Indigenous Entrepreneurial Giants (Mike Adenuga & Oba Otudeko) · 2 hours

     Study the biographies of Mike Adenuga and Oba Otudeko.. Discuss how perseverance is a vital tool for entrepreneurial success.. Analyze Oba Otudeko's succession plans as an entrepreneur.. Identify lessons that can be learned from Oba Otudeko's biography..

9. Week 9Module 2:

   • Unit 4: Nigerian Indigenous Entrepreneurial Giants (Orji Uzor Kalu, Pascal Dozie & Prince Samuel Adedoyin) · 2 hours

     Explore the biographies of Orji Uzor Kalu, Pascal Dozie, and Prince Samuel Adedoyin.. Identify factors that contributed to Orji Uzor Kalu's business success.. Discuss Pascal Dozie's entrepreneurial journey and the success attributed to his venture.. Analyze whether a failed attempt can be a stepping-stone for success, using Prince Samuel Adedoyin's story..

10. Week 10Module 2:

    • Unit 5: Nigerian Indigenous Entrepreneurial Giants (Tony Ezenna, Umaru Abdul Mutallab & Vincent Amaechi Obianodo) · 2 hours

      Study the biographies of Tony Ezenna, Umaru Abdul Mutallab, and Vincent Amaechi Obianodo.. Discuss Tony Ezenna's journey from grass to grace.. Analyze how Mutallab achieved success in various businesses.. Examine the role of determination in turning Chief Obianodo from a vulcanizer to an entrepreneurial giant..

    • Unit 6: Nigerian Indigenous Entrepreneurial Giants (Emeka Offor, Seun Osewa, Kason Njok & Idaresit) · 2 hours

      Study the biographies of Sir Emeka Offor, Seun Osewa, Jason Njoku, and Abasiama Idaresit.. Discuss how Sir Emeka Offor overcame challenges after being expelled from school.. Analyze the challenges Seun Osewa faced in becoming an entrepreneurial giant.. Examine Jason Njoku's traits that are worthy of emulation by budding entrepreneurs..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 1: World Class Entrepreneurs I · 3 hours

      Study the biographies of Bill Gates, Michael Dell, Richard Branson, Walt Disney, and Mark Cuban.. Itemize and explain morals an entrepreneur can learn from Bill Gates if such entrepreneur intends to venture into his line of business. Discuss the importance of opportunity identification to an entrepreneur who wants to achieve competitive edge. Consider the Dell story.. What problems did Watt Disney identify and how was he able to provide solutions to them?.

12. Week 12Module 3:

    • Unit 2: World Class Entrepreneurs II · 3 hours

      Study the biographies of Ray Kroc, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison, Patrice Motsepe and Paul Getty.. Discus this quote by Ray Kroc as it relates to an entrepreneur ‗‗Press on; nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. The world is full with educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.‘‘. Narrate the Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook story and how important was opportunity maximization to him. Consider his acquisition of Instagram and other social apps.. Is been goal-oriented an important trait for an entrepreneur?.

13. Week 13Module 3:

    • Unit 3: World Class Entrepreneurs III · 3 hours

      Study the biographies of Warren Buffett, Axel Fourie, Anna Phosa, Li Ka Shing and John D. Rockefeller.. Discuss how financial literacy is an important tool for an entrepreneur considering the Warren Buffett biography. What was Isabella Dos Santos's driving force in achieving greatness considering the challenges she faced??. What was Henry Ford's driving force in achieving greatness considering the challenges he faced?.

    • Unit 4: World Class Entrepreneurs IV · 3 hours

      Study the biographies of Koos Bekker, Anastasios George Leventis, Mohammed Al Fayed, Isabella Dos Santos and Henry Ford.. Discuss how Koos Bekker discover the pay-tv services. Discuss the A.G Leventis journey and how it was able to reach its full potentials.. Briefly discuss the Al-Fayed entrepreneurial journey and how to was able to build himself an empire..