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ENT424Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Feasibility Studies & Business Proposals

This course introduces students to feasibility study and business proposals, covering sources of information, data generation, and business description. It explores technical and financial analyses, marketing strategies, and business plan implementation. Students will learn to prepare business proposals and loan applications. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to write and present effective business plans for new ventures, enhancing their entrepreneurial capabilities.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Feasibility StudyBusiness ProposalsMarket AnalysisFinancial AnalysisLoan Proposal

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Feasibility Study

2

Business Proposals

3

Market Analysis

4

Technical Analysis

5

Financial Analysis

6

Marketing Strategies

7

Business Plan Implementation

8

Financing Plan

9

Loan Proposal Writing

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 assessments

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 Analyst

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Project Manager

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Entrepreneur

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Business Consultant

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Loan Officer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EntrepreneurshipBankingConsultingProject ManagementFinancial Services

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction to Feasibility Studies

3h

Unit 1: Sources of Information for Feasibility Studies

1.5 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the meaning and importance of feasibility studies.
  • •Identify and discuss various sources of information for feasibility studies.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of the aspects of a feasibility study.

Unit 2: Generating Data for Feasibility Studies

1.5 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Discuss the information needed for a feasibility study, focusing on marketing, operations, and finance.
  • •Explain the information required for marketing, including target market analysis.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2 to reinforce your understanding of information generation for operations.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction to Feasibility Studies

2h

Unit 3: Business Description

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Understand the meaning of a business description and its importance in a business plan.
  • •Identify essential considerations in preparing a business description.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of business description.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction to Feasibility Studies

2h

Unit 4: Location or Siting of Business

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Explain the essence of location in business and its impact on success.
  • •Discuss the considerations in choosing a business location, including facilities, land, and market.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2 to reinforce your understanding of the factors to consider in location of business venture.
Week
4

Module 1: Introduction to Feasibility Studies

2h

Unit 5: Management and Production

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Discuss the components of a production plan and its importance in manufacturing operations.
  • •Explain the marketing plan and its role in distributing, pricing, and promoting products.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of the relevant areas of manufacturing that are to be included in the production plan.
Week
5

Model 2: Business Plan Components

2h

Unit 6: Technical Analysis

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 6: Understand the determinants of optimum location and their impact on technical feasibility.
  • •Explain the determination of optimum size and its relationship with the market.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce your understanding of the factors that influence location of a project near source of raw materials.
Week
6

Model 2: Business Plan Components

2h

Unit 7: Defining Management Team for Operation

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 7: Explain the importance of developing a management team and building a successful organization.
  • •Differentiate between job description and job specification.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of the expectations of employees from organizational design.
Week
7

Model 2: Business Plan Components

2h

Unit 8: Market Analysis and Marketing Plan

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 8: Discuss the marketing environment and analysis, including external and internal environmental factors.
  • •Explain market research and its role in understanding the market.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce your understanding of the external environmental factors that shape marketing in business.
Week
8

Model 2: Business Plan Components

2h

Unit 9: Defining Marketing Strategies

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 9: Explain marketing strategies and action plans, including product, pricing, distribution, and promotion.
  • •Discuss the factors to consider in fixing the price for a new product.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of the areas of distinction that an entrepreneur can introduce in a product.
Week
9

Model 2: Business Plan Components

2h

Unit 10: Business Plan Implementation

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 10: Understand the importance of reviewing a business plan before implementation.
  • •Explain the process of measuring plan progress and avoiding failure of business plans.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of the essential areas of a business plan.
Week
10

Module 3: Business Proposals

2h

Unit 11: Financial Analysis

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 11: Explain and prepare an operating and capital budget.
  • •Discuss and prepare pro forma income statements and cash flow.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of examples of fixed expenses in business operations.
Week
11

Module 3: Business Proposals

2h

Unit 12: Financing Plan

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 12: Explain the implications of securing funds from varied sources, including internal and external sources.
  • •Identify and discuss equity financing, venture capital, debt financing, and equipment leasing.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of why it may be difficult for a venture to secure finances.
Week
12

Module 3: Business Proposals

2h

Unit 13: Preparing Business Proposals

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 13: Understand the meaning of a business proposal and its scope and value.
  • •Discuss the evaluation of the business proposal and outline the major sections.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of the benefits of a business plan.
Week
13

Module 3: Business Proposals

2h

Unit 14: Writing a Loan Proposal

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 14: Explain the meaning and purpose of a loan proposal.
  • •Discuss how to write a loan proposal and outline the major sections.
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of a loan proposal.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a detailed outline of each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts.

2

Practice writing business proposals and loan applications using case studies.

3

Review financial analysis techniques, including pro forma statements and break-even analysis.

4

Form study groups to discuss and clarify complex topics such as technical analysis and marketing strategies.

5

Allocate sufficient time to revise all TMAs and their corrections before the examination.

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