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ENT408Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Entrepreneurship And Gender Issues

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to entrepreneurship, covering its evolution, theories, and development. It explores the characteristics, types, and functions of entrepreneurs, with a focus on female entrepreneurs in Nigeria. The course examines the role of small-scale industries in the Nigerian economy and the driving forces behind successful entrepreneurship. It also delves into the organic functions of business and the various forms of business ownership.

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40h

Study Time

13

Weeks

3h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

EntrepreneurshipSmall Scale BusinessEconomic DevelopmentFemale EntrepreneursNigeria

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Entrepreneurship Overview

2

Evolution of Entrepreneurship

3

Entrepreneurial Theories

4

Entrepreneurship Development

5

Female Entrepreneurs in Nigeria

6

Gender Studies

7

Small Scale Industries

8

Driving Forces of Entrepreneurship

9

Organic Functions of Business

Total Topics9 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

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Business Owner

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Business Manager

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Entrepreneur

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Business Consultant

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Small Business Manager

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)RetailManufacturingAgricultureConsulting

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 1: Entrepreneurship – an Overview

2 study hours

•Read the introduction to entrepreneurship.
•Define entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, enterprise, and small-scale business.
•Understand entrepreneurship as a factor of production.

Week

2

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 2: Evolution of Entrepreneurship

2 study hours

•Trace the evolution of entrepreneurship from its early stages.
•Discuss the need for entrepreneurship in organizations.
•Differentiate between entrepreneur and intrapreneur.

Week

3

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 3: Entrepreneurial Theories

2 study hours

•Examine economic, political, ecological, and historical theories.
•Understand managerial, educational, innovation, network, and structural theories.
•Discuss the multi-factor approach to entrepreneurship.

Week

4

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 4: Entrepreneurship Development

2 study hours

•Discuss the concept and context of entrepreneurial development.
•Explain alternative approaches to entrepreneurial development.
•Describe entrepreneurship as an integrative behavioral framework.

Week

5

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 5: Characteristics, types And functions of Entrepreneurs

2 study hours

•List and discuss the characteristics of entrepreneurs.
•Classify entrepreneurs by types.
•Enumerate and explain the functions of entrepreneurs.

Week

6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Female entrepreneurs in Nigeria (gwagwalada fct)

2 study hours

•Understand the problems of gender inequality.
•List and discuss the nature of women's enterprises in Nigeria.
•Identify the impact and characteristics of women enterprises.

Week

7

Module 2:

4h

Unit 2: Gender Studies

2 study hours

•Understand differences in gender image.
•Understand the importance of gender studies.

Unit 3: Biological Theories of Gender

2 study hours

•Understand socio-cultural behavior of male and female.
•Understand the importance of gender theories.
•Identify schools of thought associated with gender issues.

Week

8

Module 2:

4h

Unit 3: Biological Theories of Gender

2 study hours

•Define hormones and chromosomes.
•Understand the sex-determining region.
•Understand the characteristics of hormones and chromosomes.

Unit 4: Gender Differences in Entrepreneurship

2 study hours

•Determine factors influencing gender differences.
•Examine economic, technology, socio-demographic, financial, and perceptional factors.

Week

9

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: History of Entrepreneurship in Nigeria

2 study hours

•Discuss the history of entrepreneurship.
•Explain how entrepreneurship started in Nigeria.
•Discuss entrepreneurship development in Nigeria.

Week

10

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: The role of entrepreneurship in an economy

2 study hours

•Discuss the entrepreneurial process.
•State the role of entrepreneurship in an economy.
•Explain the factors of entrepreneurship.

Week

11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 3: small scale industries in Nigeria

2 study hours

•Discuss small-scale business.
•State the role of small-scale business in entrepreneurship development.
•Enumerate the problems of small-scale business.

Week

12

Module 3:

2h

Unit 4: The Driving Forces of Entrepreneurship

2 study hours

•Discuss entrepreneurship as a driving force behind organizations.
•Describe how entrepreneurship aids self-employment.
•State the role of entrepreneurship in the economic development process.

Week

13

Module 3:

2h

Unit 5: Entrepreneurship and Organic Functions of Business

2 study hours

•Discuss organic functions of a business.
•Discuss forms of business ownership.
•Understand capital formation, advantages, and disadvantages.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a detailed study schedule, allocating specific time slots for each unit, focusing on Modules 1-3.

2

Develop concept maps linking key theories from Units 3-5 in Module 1 to understand their interrelationships.

3

Practice applying theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios, especially focusing on case studies of Nigerian entrepreneurs.

4

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and identify areas needing further clarification.

5

Focus on understanding the challenges and opportunities for female entrepreneurs in Nigeria (Module 2).

6

Prepare summaries of key points from each unit, focusing on definitions, theories, and practical applications.

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