Seminar In Enterprises
- Management Sciences
- 400 level
- 3 credit units
- 6 pages
- 1 units
This course is a 2-credit unit seminar designed for final year B.Sc. Entrepreneurship students. It focuses on independent presentations of approved topics, assessing students' knowledge, communication skills, and comportment. The seminar aims to familiarize students with entrepreneurship issues, develop analytical and project reporting skills, enhance confidence in public presentations, and foster competence in statistical data analysis and academic writing.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 39 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study, research
- Practical work
- Yes
- Seminar presentation
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ENT412, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
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It is recommended that the presentation shall be done in Microsoft Power Point where the facility exits. The printout of the slides presentation should be submitted at least a day to the defence. Students are expected to arrange for all materials needed (generators, projectors, screen and laptop).
What you should be able to do
- Understand the basic issues in entrepreneurship.
- Develop analytical skills in entrepreneurship research.
- Enhance confidence in public presentations.
- Improve written and project reporting skills.
- Develop competence in statistical analyses of data.
- Acquire skills in writing academic papers.
What it prepares you for
- Business Owner
- Entrepreneur
- Business Consultant
- Project Manager
- Business Analyst
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- Start-ups
- Corporate Entrepreneurship
- Non-profit Organizations
- Government Agencies
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Seminar Paper Outline
Unit 3: Research Methodology
Requires a strong understanding of research methodologies and the ability to select appropriate analytical techniques.
- Module 2: Areas for Topic Selection
Unit 3: Cooperatives and Trade Union
Understanding the nuances of risk management and ethical considerations in diverse entrepreneurial contexts requires critical thinking.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Seminar Paper Outline
Unit 1: Introduction · 2 hours
Review the general overview of entrepreneurship.. Define a specific problem or research question related to entrepreneurship.. Formulate clear study objectives for your seminar paper..
- Week 2Module 1: Seminar Paper Outline
Unit 2: Brief Literature Review · 2 hours
Conduct a brief literature review on your chosen entrepreneurship topic.. Identify key sources and relevant studies.. Summarize the main findings from the literature..
- Week 3Module 1: Seminar Paper Outline
Unit 3: Research Methodology · 2 hours
Define the study location for your research.. Describe the data and sampling procedure used.. Select appropriate analytical techniques for your data..
- Week 4Module 1: Seminar Paper Outline
Unit 4: Results and Discussion · 2 hours
Present the results of your research.. Discuss the implications of your findings.. Relate your results to the existing literature..
- Week 5Module 1: Seminar Paper Outline
Unit 5: Conclusion and Recommendations · 2 hours
Summarize the main points of your seminar paper.. Provide recommendations based on your findings.. Suggest areas for future research..
- Week 6Module 1: Seminar Paper Outline
Unit 6: References · 2 hours
Compile a list of references used in your seminar paper.. Ensure all sources are properly cited.. Follow a consistent citation style (e.g., APA)..
- Week 7Module 2: Areas for Topic Selection
Unit 1: Identification and Choice of Cooperative Business Opportunities · 2 hours
Identify and evaluate potential cooperative business opportunities.. Consider market demand, competition, and profitability.. Assess the feasibility of starting a small business..
- Week 8Module 2: Areas for Topic Selection
Unit 2: Pricing Principles and Competitive Business Analysis · 2 hours
Understand the principles of pricing and competitive business analysis.. Analyze demand for a product or service.. Explore entrepreneurship management problems and financing options..
- Week 9Module 2: Areas for Topic Selection
Unit 3: Cooperatives and Trade Union · 2 hours
Examine the relationship between cooperatives and trade unions.. Identify and manage risks in entrepreneurship.. Understand the ethics and rewards of entrepreneurship..
- Week 10Module 2: Areas for Topic Selection
Unit 4: Family Business and Succession Planning · 2 hours
Explore family business and succession planning.. Understand entrepreneurship organizational structure.. Compare indigenous versus imported entrepreneurship..
- Week 11Module 2: Areas for Topic Selection
Unit 5: Entrepreneurship and Inflation in Nigeria · 2 hours
Analyze the impact of entrepreneurship on inflation in Nigeria.. Discuss entrepreneurship for the rich or the poor.. Examine women entrepreneurship..
- Week 12Module 2: Areas for Topic Selection
Unit 6: Business and New Value Creation · 2 hours
Understand business and new value creation.. Explore business growth in entrepreneurship.. Learn about feasibility studies and business plans..
- Week 13Module 2: Areas for Topic Selection
Unit 7: Planning and Budgeting in Entrepreneurship · 2 hours
Review planning and budgeting in entrepreneurship.. Understand communication and public relations.. Learn about identification and evaluation of business opportunities..
Preparing for the exam
- Review the seminar paper outline and ensure a clear understanding of each section.
- Practice your presentation within the allocated time limit.
- Anticipate potential questions and prepare thorough answers.
- Focus on demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of your research topic.
- Ensure your presentation is well-organized, visually appealing, and grammatically correct.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ENT412 about?
This course is a 2-credit unit seminar designed for final year B.Sc. Entrepreneurship students. It focuses on independent presentations of approved topics, assessing students' knowledge, communication skills, and comportment. The seminar aims to familiarize students with entrepreneurship issues, develop analytical and project reporting skills, enhance confidence in public presentations, and foster competence in statistical data analysis and academic writing.
How many units does ENT412 have?
ENT412, Seminar In Enterprises, has 1 unit across 1 module, over 6 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ENT412?
ENT412 carries 3 credit units, at 400 level in Management Sciences.
Is ENT412 hard?
ENT412 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study and research work, and it has a practical component.
How long does ENT412 take to study?
About 39 hours of study, spread across its 1 units.
How is ENT412 assessed?
ENT412 is assessed by seminar presentation.
What can I do with ENT412?
Business Owner, Entrepreneur, Business Consultant, Project Manager and Business Analyst.