Sociology Of Entrepreneurship

1. Analyze the social and psychological factors influencing entrepreneurial behavior.
2. Evaluate different entrepreneurship theories and their applicability in various contexts.
3. Assess the impact of entrepreneurship on economic development, particularly in Nigeria.
4. Identify the challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurial growth in Nigeria.
5. Develop strategies for fostering entrepreneurial culture and values.
6. Apply ethical principles in entrepreneurial decision-making.

13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Sociology of Entrepreneurship

   • Unit 1: Introduction to Sociology of Entrepreneurship · 2 hours

     Read the introduction to understand the economists' perspective on the sociology of entrepreneurship.. Study the early and contemporary views of the entrepreneur's social profile.. Identify the personality traits of entrepreneurs..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Sociology of Entrepreneurship

   • Unit 2: Personality Traits of the Entrepreneur · 2 hours

     Examine the concept of achievement motivation and its importance.. Explore the traits of innovativeness, independence, risk-taking, leadership, and optimism.. Reflect on how these traits contribute to entrepreneurial success..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Sociology of Entrepreneurship

   • Unit 3: Determinants of Entrepreneurial Personality · 2 hours

     Study the genetic influences on personality development.. Analyze the influence of group membership, role, and social class.. Examine situational determinants and their impact on entrepreneurial personality..

4. Week 4Module 2: Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Theories

   • Unit 4: Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Theories · 2 hours

     Understand the classical theory and its emphasis on free trade and competition.. Examine the neo-classical theory and its criticisms.. Explore the Austrian Market Process (AMP) and its focus on human action in the context of knowledge..

5. Week 5Module 2: Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Theories

   • Unit 5: Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Theories · 2 hours

     Study the personality traits theory and its emphasis on enduring inborn qualities.. Examine the concept of locus of control and its impact on entrepreneurial behavior.. Explore the need for achievement theory and its relationship to entrepreneurial success..

6. Week 6Module 2: Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Theories

   • Unit 6: Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Theories · 2 hours

     Understand the sociological theory and its focus on the social context.. Examine the anthropological theory and its emphasis on the cultural context.. Analyze the role of social networks, life course stage, ethnic identification, and population ecology..

7. Week 7Module 2: Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Theories

   • Unit 7: Opportunity Based and Resource Based Entrepreneurship Theory · 2 hours

     Study the opportunity-based entrepreneurship theory and its emphasis on creating new goods and markets.. Examine the resource-based entrepreneurship theory and its focus on firm-specific resources.. Analyze the factors that influence both opportunity-based and resource-based entrepreneurship..

8. Week 8Module 3: Emergence and Development of Entrepreneurship

   • Unit 8: Emergence of Sociology of Entrepreneurship · 2 hours

     Trace the evolution of the concept of entrepreneur from risk bearer to innovator.. Understand the functions of an entrepreneur, including innovation, risk-bearing, organizing, and managing.. Identify the key characteristics of successful entrepreneurs..

9. Week 9Module 3: Emergence and Development of Entrepreneurship

   • Unit 9: Sociology of Entrepreneurship in Nigeria Economic Development · 2 hours

     Review the primary commodity era and its impact on entrepreneurship.. Examine the import substitution era and its challenges.. Analyze the era of indigenous entrepreneurship and its potential for economic development..

10. Week 10Module 3: Emergence and Development of Entrepreneurship

    • Unit 10: Entrepreneurship in Nigeria Economic Development · 2 hours

      Understand the role of entrepreneurship in developing new technologies and products.. Examine the impact of entrepreneurship on employment generation and wealth creation.. Analyze how entrepreneurship fosters competition and better services..

11. Week 11Module 4: Challenges and Development of Entrepreneurship

    • Unit 11: Factors Affecting Entrepreneurship Growth in Nigeria · 2 hours

      Analyze the impact of government actions on entrepreneurship growth.. Examine the challenges of shortage of start-up capital and corruption.. Understand the role of raw materials, technology, and dumping in affecting entrepreneurship..

12. Week 12Module 4: Challenges and Development of Entrepreneurship

    • Unit 12: Types and Why the Course in Entrepreneurship · 2 hours

      Study the different types of entrepreneurship, including marginal firms, professional ventures, mass producers, high technology firms, diversifiers, and speculators.. Understand the importance of entrepreneurship education in universities.. Reflect on the role of entrepreneurship in economic growth and development..

13. Week 13Module 4: Challenges and Development of Entrepreneurship

    • Unit 13: Sociology of Development of Entrepreneur · 2 hours

      Examine the reasons for entrepreneurship, including achievement motivation, desire for independence, creativity, wealth, security, and inheritance.. Assess your own potential for entrepreneurship.. Understand the dominant profile of entrepreneurs and the factors that contribute to their success..

    • Unit 14: Sociology of Development of Entrepreneur · 2 hours

      Assess your traits and abilities using the entrepreneurship rater.. Compare your profile with the dominant profile of entrepreneurs.. Identify areas where you can improve your entrepreneurial potential..