Cultural Change and Entrepreneurship

1. Understand the impact of culture on entrepreneurial activities.
2. Analyze the role of government in promoting entrepreneurship.
3. Develop a comprehensive business plan.
4. Identify and evaluate market opportunities.
5. Apply legal principles to business operations.

13 weeks, about 36 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Overview of Culture

   • Unit 1: Overview of Culture · 2 hours

     Read Unit 1: Understand the definition of culture and its influence on entrepreneurship.. Analyze the factors affecting entrepreneurial growth.. Discuss the role of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial culture in economic and social development..

2. Week 2Module 1: Overview of Culture

   • Unit 2: The Role of Entrepreneurship in the Economy and Society · 2 hours

     Study Unit 2: Explore the role of entrepreneurship in innovation and change.. Examine the impact of new venture creation and job creation.. Discuss the factors affecting entrepreneurial performance..

3. Week 3Module 1: Overview of Culture

   • Unit 3: Influence of Culture on Entrepreneurship Development · 2 hours

     Read Unit 3: Discuss the factors that stimulate entrepreneurial spirit.. Explain how enterprise culture affects small business success.. Analyze the impact of religion, education, and family on entrepreneurship..

4. Week 4Module 1: Overview of Culture

   • Unit 4: Cultural (Ethnic) Groups in Northern Nigeria · 2 hours

     Study Unit 4: Identify the various ethnic groups in Northern Nigeria.. Analyze the vegetation and climatic conditions of Northern Nigeria.. Understand the Hausa, Fulani, Kanuri, and Nupe cultures..

5. Week 5Module 2: Cultural (Ethnic) Groups in Southern Nigeria

   • Unit 1: Cultural (Ethnic) Groups in Southern Nigeria · 2 hours

     Read Unit 1: Study the Yoruba, Igbo, Bini, Itsekiri, and Ijaw cultures.. Trace the origins of these ethnic groups.. Analyze their socio-political organizations..

6. Week 6Module 2: Cultural (Ethnic) Groups in Southern Nigeria

   • Unit 2: Cultural Zones in Nigeria · 2 hours

     Study Unit 2: Identify the linguistic classifications of Nigerian people.. Analyze the geographical locations of prominent ethnic groups.. Understand the government's position on language..

7. Week 7Module 2: Cultural (Ethnic) Groups in Southern Nigeria

   • Unit 3: Other Cultural Zones in Nigeria · 2 hours

     Read Unit 3: Outline and explain cultures found in each zone in Nigeria.. Examine the similarities and differences among notable cultures.. Identify all the cultural zones in Nigeria..

8. Week 8Module 2: Cultural (Ethnic) Groups in Southern Nigeria

   • Unit 4: The Evolution of Nigerian Nation · 2 hours

     Study Unit 4: Identify independent states before Nigerian independence.. Examine the reasons for the amalgamation of Northern and Southern protectorates.. Trace the constitutional development experiences in Nigeria..

9. Week 9Module 3: The Economy and National Development

   • Unit 1: The Economy and National Development · 2 hours

     Read Unit 1: Trace the Nigerian economic system before and after independence.. Evaluate economic activity in Nigeria.. Identify the problems of the Nigerian economy..

   • Unit 2: Citizenship Education · 2 hours

     Study Unit 2: Identify the rights and obligations of a Nigerian citizen.. Outline the patterns of acquiring Nigerian citizenship.. Examine the negative attitudes of Nigerian youth..

10. Week 10Module 3: The Economy and National Development

    • Unit 3: Nigerian Environmental Problems · 2 hours

      Read Unit 3: Identify the major components of the natural environment.. Enumerate the causes of environmental problems.. Outline possible solutions to environmental problems..

    • Unit 4: Business and marketing plan in Entrepreneurship · 2 hours

      Study Unit 4: Define a business plan and differentiate between plans for existing businesses and start-ups.. List and explain elements in the body of a business plan.. Describe the content of an executive summary, mission statement, and business environment..

11. Week 11Module 3: The Economy and National Development

    • Unit 5: Business Growth and the Entrepreneur · 2 hours

      Study Unit 5: Discuss business growth and management skills.. Demonstrate how to match the company and the entrepreneur.. Highlight the challenges of a new business and the changing role of the entrepreneur..

    • Unit 6: Law and its relevance to Business Operations · 2 hours

      Read Unit 6: Explain the laws relating to business operations.. Evaluate the impact of law between individuals.. Discuss rules governing sale of goods and contract..

12. Week 12Module 4: Role of Support Institutions and National Associations

    • Unit 1: Role of Support Institutions in Entrepreneuship Development (Nepc, Nerf and Nde) · 2 hours

      Read Unit 1: Outline the institutions established to support entrepreneurs.. Discuss the roles of NEPC, NERF, and NDE in entrepreneurship development.. Analyze the impact of these institutions on the Nigerian economy..

    • Unit 2: Role of Support Associations in Product SelectionProcess (Rmrdc and Idc) · 2 hours

      Study Unit 2: Discuss the roles of RMRDC and IDC in the development of entrepreneurship in Nigeria.. Trace the history of IDCs in Nigeria.. Analyze the impact of these institutions on the Nigerian economy..

13. Week 13Module 4: Role of Support Institutions and National Associations

    • Unit 3: Contributions of National Associations to Entrepreneurship (Nassi, Nasme, Naccima, Man, Neca and Smedan) · 2 hours

      Read Unit 3: Explain what industrial associations are.. Discuss the roles of industrial associations in entrepreneurship development.. Analyze the impact of these associations on the Nigerian economy..

    • Unit 4: Government Support Agencies for Development of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (Smes) · 2 hours

      Study Unit 4: Explain the role of government in entrepreneurship development in Nigeria.. Outline the support agencies for the development of small and medium industrialists.. Evaluate the role of these support agencies in the development of entrepreneurship..