Entrepreneurship And Gender Issues
- Management Sciences
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 210 pages
- 15 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ENT408, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ENT408 · UNIT 1 ENTREPRENEURSHIP – AN OVERVIEW
In this unit, we shall discuss entrepreneurship as a factor of production, define ‘entrepreneur’ ‘entrepreneurship’, ‘enterprise’ and ‘small scale business’, discuss certain key concepts in entrepreneurship.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the core concepts and theories of entrepreneurship.
- Analyze the role of entrepreneurship in economic development.
- Evaluate the challenges and opportunities for female entrepreneurs in Nigeria.
- Apply entrepreneurial principles to real-world business scenarios.
- Assess the impact of gender on entrepreneurial activities.
- Identify and evaluate business opportunities in various sectors.
What it prepares you for
- Business Owner
- Business Manager
- Entrepreneur
- Business Consultant
- Small Business Manager
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Consulting
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1: Entrepreneurship – an Overview
The unit requires understanding of various economic schools of thought and their perspectives on factors of production, including land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship.
- Module 2:
Unit 3: Biological Theories of Gender
The unit requires understanding of biological theories related to gender and their impact on entrepreneurial traits.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1: Entrepreneurship – an Overview · 2 hours
Read the introduction to entrepreneurship.. Define entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, enterprise, and small-scale business.. Understand entrepreneurship as a factor of production..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction
Unit 2: Evolution of Entrepreneurship · 2 hours
Trace the evolution of entrepreneurship from its early stages.. Discuss the need for entrepreneurship in organizations.. Differentiate between entrepreneur and intrapreneur..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction
Unit 3: Entrepreneurial Theories · 2 hours
Examine economic, political, ecological, and historical theories.. Understand managerial, educational, innovation, network, and structural theories.. Discuss the multi-factor approach to entrepreneurship..
- Week 4Module 1: Introduction
Unit 4: Entrepreneurship Development · 2 hours
Discuss the concept and context of entrepreneurial development.. Explain alternative approaches to entrepreneurial development.. Describe entrepreneurship as an integrative behavioral framework..
- Week 5Module 1: Introduction
Unit 5: Characteristics, types And functions of Entrepreneurs · 2 hours
List and discuss the characteristics of entrepreneurs.. Classify entrepreneurs by types.. Enumerate and explain the functions of entrepreneurs..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 1: Female entrepreneurs in Nigeria (gwagwalada fct) · 2 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 7Module 2:
Unit 2: Gender Studies · 2 hours
Understand differences in gender image.. Understand the importance of gender studies..
Unit 3: Biological Theories of Gender · 2 hours
Understand socio-cultural behavior of male and female.. Understand the importance of gender theories.. Identify schools of thought associated with gender issues..
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 3: Biological Theories of Gender · 2 hours
Define hormones and chromosomes.. Understand the sex-determining region.. Understand the characteristics of hormones and chromosomes..
Unit 4: Gender Differences in Entrepreneurship · 2 hours
Determine factors influencing gender differences.. Examine economic, technology, socio-demographic, financial, and perceptional factors..
- Week 9Module 3:
Unit 1: History of Entrepreneurship in Nigeria · 2 hours
Discuss the history of entrepreneurship.. Explain how entrepreneurship started in Nigeria.. Discuss entrepreneurship development in Nigeria..
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 2: The role of entrepreneurship in an economy · 2 hours
Discuss the entrepreneurial process.. State the role of entrepreneurship in an economy.. Explain the factors of entrepreneurship..
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 3: small scale industries in Nigeria · 2 hours
Discuss small-scale business.. State the role of small-scale business in entrepreneurship development.. Enumerate the problems of small-scale business..
- Week 12Module 3:
Unit 4: The Driving Forces of Entrepreneurship · 2 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 13Module 3:
Unit 5: Entrepreneurship and Organic Functions of Business · 2 hours
Discuss organic functions of a business.. Discuss forms of business ownership.. Understand capital formation, advantages, and disadvantages..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a detailed study schedule, allocating specific time slots for each unit, focusing on Modules 1-3.
- Develop concept maps linking key theories from Units 3-5 in Module 1 to understand their interrelationships.
- Practice applying theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios, especially focusing on case studies of Nigerian entrepreneurs.
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and identify areas needing further clarification.
- Focus on understanding the challenges and opportunities for female entrepreneurs in Nigeria (Module 2).
- Prepare summaries of key points from each unit, focusing on definitions, theories, and practical applications.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ENT408 about?
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.
How many units does ENT408 have?
ENT408, Entrepreneurship And Gender Issues, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 210 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ENT408?
ENT408 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Management Sciences.
Is ENT408 hard?
ENT408 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does ENT408 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is ENT408 assessed?
ENT408 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with ENT408?
Business Owner, Business Manager, Entrepreneur, Business Consultant and Small Business Manager.