Monitoring And Supervision Of Entrepeneurship Development Programmes
- Management Sciences
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 132 pages
- 15 units
This course provides an in-depth exploration of monitoring and supervision within Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs). It covers essential concepts such as planning, monitoring, evaluation, and supervision, emphasizing their inter-linkages and dependencies. Students will learn about monitoring and supervision systems, indicators, and processes. The course also addresses data collection, analysis, reporting, and the use of data for management action and decision-making, while also exploring current trends and challenges in the field.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ENT803, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 2: DEFINITIONS AND OBJECTIVES OF ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES (EDP)
- UNIT 3: BASIC CONCEPTS AND NATURE OF PLANNING, MONITORING, EVALUATION AND SUPERVISION
- UNIT 4: RATIONALE FOR MONITORING, EVALUATION AND SUPERVISION IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
- UNIT 5: MONITORING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
- UNIT 6: EVALUATION IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
- UNIT 7: SUPERVISION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT PRGRAMMES
- UNIT 8: COMPARISON AMONG MONITORING, SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION
- UNIT 9: UNDERSTANDING INTER-LINKAGES AND DEPENDENCIES BETWEEN PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION AND SUPERVISION
- UNIT 10: MONITORING AND SUPERVISION SYSTEM
- UNIT 11: MONITORING AND SUPERVISION INDICATOR
- UNIT 12: PRINCIPLES OF PLANNING, SUPERVISION, MONITORING AND EVALUATING FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES RESULTS
- UNIT 13: MONITORING AND SUPERVISION PROCESS AND PLAN
- UNIT 14: COLLECTION OF DATA, ANALYSIS AND REPORTING IN MONITORING AND SUPERVISION
- UNIT 15: USE OF MONITORING AND SUPERVISION DATA AND INFORMATION FOR MANAGEMENT ACTION AND DECISION MAKING
- UNIT 16: CURRENT TRENDS AND CHALLENGES OF MONITORING AND SUPERVISION
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ENT803 · UNIT 2: DEFINITIONS AND OBJECTIVES OF ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES (EDP)
This unit introduces the topic of Monitoring and supervision in Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDP). It is intended primarily for students who have an interest in the topic, the main aim of this unit is to acquaint learners with the background of the basic concepts of course.
What you should be able to do
- Apply monitoring and supervision principles to EDPs
- Design monitoring and evaluation systems
- Analyze data for informed decision-making
- Identify challenges in monitoring and supervision
- Understand inter-linkages between planning, monitoring, evaluation, and supervision
- Evaluate the effectiveness of EDPs
What it prepares you for
- Project Manager
- Program Coordinator
- Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
- Entrepreneurship Development Consultant
- Government Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- Development Banks
- Consulting Firms
- Entrepreneurship Centers
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- MODULE II
Unit 6: Evaluation in Entrepreneurship Development Programmes
Requires understanding of various evaluation norms and standards, and the ability to differentiate between project and outcome evaluations.
- MODULE III
Unit 11: Monitoring and Supervision Indicator
Demands a comprehensive understanding of various types of indicators and their application in monitoring project performance.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 56 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1MODULE I
Unit 1: Introduction · 2 hours
Understand the background of monitoring and supervision in EDPs. Define Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP).
Unit 2: Definitions and Objectives of Entrepreneurial Development Programmes (EDP) · 2 hours
Define Entrepreneurial Development Programmes (EDP). Explain the Need for EDPs. Describe the Objectives of Entrepreneurial Development Programmes.
- Week 2MODULE I
Unit 3: Basic Concepts and Nature of Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Supervision · 2 hours
Define Planning and its nature. Define Monitoring and its nature. Define Evaluation and its nature. Define Supervision and its nature.
Unit 4: Rationale for Monitoring, Evaluation and Supervision in Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDP) · 2 hours
Understand the rationale for Monitoring, Evaluation and Supervision in Entrepreneurship Development Programmes. Identify areas of weaknesses in EDPs.
- Week 3MODULE II
Unit 5: Monitoring and Entrepreneurship Development Programmes · 4 hours
Understand monitoring in detail. Explain the Objectives of monitoring. Describe the Benefits of monitoring. Explain the Scope of monitoring. Describe the Principles of monitoring. Identify the Types of monitoring.
- Week 4MODULE II
Unit 6: Evaluation in Entrepreneurship Development Programmes · 4 hours
Understand the Why and Uses of Evaluation. Describe the Evaluation Norms and Standards. Identify the Types of Evaluation. Explain the Specific Considerations for Planning Evaluations. Describe the Steps in the Evaluation Process. Explain Evaluation Objectives and Criteria.
- Week 5MODULE II
Unit 7: Supervision and Entrepreneurship Development Prgrammes · 4 hours
Understand supervision means in detail. Explain the Functions of Supervision. Describe the Context of Supervision. Understand the Historical Evidence of Supervision. Explain the Processes in supervision. Understand the drama triangle. Describe the Skills for supervision. Explain the Outcomes-focused supervision. Understand the Group supervision. Explain the Implications for practice.
- Week 6MODULE II
Unit 8: Comparison among Monitoring, Supervision and Evaluation · 4 hours
Compare Monitoring and Supervision. Compare Monitoring and Evaluation.
- Week 7MODULE II
Unit 9: Understanding Inter-Linkages and Dependencies Between Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Supervision · 4 hours
Put Planning, Supervision, Monitoring and Evaluation Together as Results-Based Management (RBM).
- Week 8MODULE III
Unit 10: Monitoring and Supervision System · 4 hours
Define monitoring and supervision system. Explain the Components of monitoring and supervision system. Describe the Considerations in setting up a monitoring and supervision system. Explain the Characteristics of good monitoring and supervision system. Identify the Areas to Be Addressed in Monitoring and Supervision.
- Week 9MODULE III
Unit 11: Monitoring and Supervision Indicator · 4 hours
Define indicators. Explain the Characteristics of a good indicator. Identify the types of indicators. Understand how to Develop indicators. Describe the Guidelines for developing indicators. Explain the Qualities of good monitor.
- Week 10MODULE III
Unit 12: Principles of Planning, Supervision, Monitoring and Evaluating for Entrepreneurship Development Programmes Results · 4 hours
Understand Ownership. Understand Engagement of Stakeholders. Understand how to Focus on Results. Understand how to Focus on Development Effectiveness.
- Week 11MODULE III
Unit 13: Monitoring and Supervision Process and Plan · 4 hours
Understand Monitoring and Supervision Process. Understand Monitoring and Supervision Plan.
- Week 12MODULE III
Unit 14: Collection of Data, Analysis and Reporting of Monitoring and Supervision · 4 hours
Understand the Scope of Monitoring and Supervision. Understand how to Select the Monitoring Approach and Tools. Understand how to Obtaining reliable data and information for Monitoring and Supervision. Understand Data Collection Methods. Understand how to write Monitoring and Supervision Report.
- Week 13MODULE III
Unit 15: Use of Monitoring and Supervision Data for Management Action and Decision Making · 4 hours
Understand how to Use of Monitoring and Supervision Data in Evaluations. Understand how to Use of Monitoring and Supervision Information by Different Stakeholders.
Unit 16: Current Trends and Challenges of Monitoring and Supervision · 4 hours
Understand the Current Trends and Challenges of Monitoring and Supervision.
Preparing for the exam
- Create a detailed study schedule allocating specific time slots for each module and unit.
- Focus on understanding the key concepts and principles of planning, monitoring, evaluation, and supervision.
- Practice applying the concepts to real-world case studies and examples of EDPs.
- Review all tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and identify areas where you need further clarification.
- Pay close attention to the inter-linkages and dependencies between planning, monitoring, evaluation, and supervision.
- Familiarize yourself with the different types of indicators and their application in monitoring project performance.
- Practice data analysis and interpretation techniques to effectively use monitoring and supervision data for decision-making.
- Review current trends and challenges in monitoring and supervision to understand the evolving landscape of EDPs.
- Form study groups with fellow students to discuss challenging concepts and share insights.
- Prioritize understanding the practical application of monitoring and supervision tools and techniques in EDPs.
- Focus on understanding the use of monitoring and supervision data for management action and decision making.
- Review all definitions and objectives of Entrepreneurial Development Programmes (EDP).
- Understand the principles of planning, supervision, monitoring and evaluating for Entrepreneurship Development Programmes results.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ENT803 about?
This course provides an in-depth exploration of monitoring and supervision within Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs). It covers essential concepts such as planning, monitoring, evaluation, and supervision, emphasizing their inter-linkages and dependencies. Students will learn about monitoring and supervision systems, indicators, and processes. The course also addresses data collection, analysis, reporting, and the use of data for management action and decision-making, while also exploring current trends and challenges in the field.
How many units does ENT803 have?
ENT803, Monitoring And Supervision Of Entrepeneurship Development Programmes, has 15 units across 1 module, over 132 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ENT803?
ENT803 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Management Sciences.
Is ENT803 hard?
ENT803 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does ENT803 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is ENT803 assessed?
ENT803 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with ENT803?
Project Manager, Program Coordinator, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and Entrepreneurship Development Consultant.