Entrepreneurial Learning Tour Experience
- Management Sciences
- 700 level
- 3 credit units
- 7 pages
- 1 units
This course, Entrepreneurial Learning Tour Experience, is designed to provide postgraduate diploma students with practical exposure to entrepreneurial practices. Through visits to various industries and trade fairs, students will gain insights into real-world business operations. The course aims to develop analytical, presentation, and reporting skills, fostering confidence and a deeper understanding of entrepreneurial ventures. Students will also learn to identify and analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of different organizations.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 45 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Visitation Report
- Seminar Presentation
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ENT724, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ENT724 · ENT724
Entrepreneurial Learning Tour Experience is a semester programme. Visits to proposed industries, trade fair exhibition that are organized and facilitated by study Centre Directors once in a semester.
What you should be able to do
- Familiarize students with entrepreneurs and their practices.
- Develop analytical skills in entrepreneurship research and field surveys.
- Enhance public presentation skills.
- Improve written and project reporting skills.
- Develop skills in writing academic papers.
What it prepares you for
- Business Analyst
- Entrepreneur
- Project Manager
- Consultant
- Small and Medium Enterprises
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Hospitality
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 5: Analyzing the Visited Firm
Unit 5: SWOT Analysis and Knowledge Benefits
Conducting a thorough SWOT analysis requires critical thinking and a deep understanding of the firm's internal and external environment.
- Module 8: Seminar Presentation Preparation
Unit 8: Preparing for the Seminar Presentation
Preparing and delivering a confident and engaging seminar presentation requires strong communication and presentation skills.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurial Learning Tour
Unit 1: Course Overview and Objectives · 2 hours
Review the course guide to understand the objectives and requirements of the Entrepreneurial Learning Tour Experience.. Familiarize yourself with the report paper outline and the areas from which you can choose visitations..
- Week 2Module 2: Planning Your Visitation
Unit 2: Selecting a Visitation Site · 3 hours
Choose an industry or firm from the provided list for your visitation, considering micro, small, medium, or large firms.. Plan the logistics of your visit, including transportation and necessary permissions..
- Week 3Module 3: Executing the Learning Tour
Unit 3: Conducting the Industrial Visit · 4 hours
Conduct the industrial visit, observing the activities and operations of the chosen firm.. Gather data and take photographs of the place of visit and physical products of the firm..
- Week 4Module 4: Report Structure and Content
Unit 4: Report Writing - Introduction and Profile · 3 hours
Begin writing the visitation report, starting with a general overview of the place of visitation and its organogram structure.. Develop a brief profile of the owner/founder of the firm..
- Week 5Module 5: Analyzing the Visited Firm
Unit 5: SWOT Analysis and Knowledge Benefits · 4 hours
Conduct a SWOT analysis of the firm/organization, identifying its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.. Analyze the knowledge and skills benefits gained from the visitation..
- Week 6Module 6: Finalizing the Report
Unit 6: Conclusion and Recommendations · 3 hours
Write the conclusion and recommendations based on your findings from the industrial visit.. Ensure the applicability and relevance of the visitation to the course..
- Week 7Module 7: Report Compilation and Referencing
Unit 7: Referencing and Formatting · 2 hours
Compile all references used in the report, ensuring they are correctly cited using the APA format.. Review the report for typing errors, neatness, and consistency of character..
- Week 8Module 8: Seminar Presentation Preparation
Unit 8: Preparing for the Seminar Presentation · 4 hours
Prepare for the seminar presentation by creating a concise and engaging presentation.. Practice your presentation to ensure confidence and fluency..
- Week 9Module 9: Seminar Presentation and Q&A
Unit 9: Delivering the Seminar Presentation · 4 hours
Present the visitation report in a seminar, demonstrating boldness and confidence.. Address questions from the audience with ease and correctness..
- Week 10Module 10: Post-Presentation Report Revision
Unit 10: Revising the Report Based on Feedback · 3 hours
Review the feedback from the seminar presentation and make necessary revisions to the report.. Ensure the report meets all the requirements outlined in the course guide..
- Week 11Module 11: Report Submission and Conclusion
Unit 11: Final Report Submission · 2 hours
Submit the final visitation report to the appropriate geopolitical zone via email.. Ensure the soft copy of the report is well-formatted and complete..
- Week 12Module 12: Course Review and Reflection
Unit 12: Review of Key Concepts and Findings · 4 hours
Review all the key concepts and findings from the industrial visit and report writing process.. Reflect on the knowledge and skills gained during the Entrepreneurial Learning Tour Experience..
- Week 13Module 13: Final Assessment Preparation
Unit 13: Final Assessment Preparation · 4 hours
Prepare for the final assessment by reviewing all the materials and notes taken during the course.. Ensure a thorough understanding of the course objectives and outcomes..
Preparing for the exam
- Review the report paper outline and ensure all areas are covered in your report.
- Practice your seminar presentation to improve confidence and fluency.
- Focus on the SWOT analysis and its applicability to the visited firm.
- Understand the key entrepreneurial practices observed during the industrial visit.
- Review the course objectives and ensure your report aligns with them.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ENT724 about?
This course, Entrepreneurial Learning Tour Experience, is designed to provide postgraduate diploma students with practical exposure to entrepreneurial practices. Through visits to various industries and trade fairs, students will gain insights into real-world business operations. The course aims to develop analytical, presentation, and reporting skills, fostering confidence and a deeper understanding of entrepreneurial ventures. Students will also learn to identify and analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of different organizations.
How many units does ENT724 have?
ENT724, Entrepreneurial Learning Tour Experience, has 1 unit across 1 module, over 7 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ENT724?
ENT724 carries 3 credit units, at 700 level in Management Sciences.
Is ENT724 hard?
ENT724 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does ENT724 take to study?
About 45 hours of study, spread across its 1 units.
How is ENT724 assessed?
ENT724 is assessed by Visitation Report and Seminar Presentation.
What can I do with ENT724?
Business Analyst, Entrepreneur, Project Manager and Consultant.