Biographical Studies Of Entrepreneurial Thinkers And Giants

1. Provide examples of world-class entrepreneurs.
2. Identify and discuss the lives and characters of entrepreneurs.
3. Analyze the challenges faced by entrepreneurs.
4. Compare the lives of different entrepreneurs.
5. Discuss the reasons for entrepreneurial failures.
6. Apply entrepreneurial principles to real-world scenarios.

13 weeks, about 40 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: Definition of Basic Concepts: Entrepreneur, Biographical Studies, Thinkers and Giants · 2 hours

     Define entrepreneurship, biographical studies, thinkers, and giants.. Identify characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.. Discuss the importance of entrepreneurial thinkers and giants..

   • Unit 2: Nigerian Indigenous Entrepreneurial Giants · 2 hours

     List prominent Nigerian indigenous entrepreneurs.. Discuss the backgrounds and industries of these entrepreneurs.. Analyze the challenges they faced and the opportunities they utilized..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Nigerian Indigenous Entrepreneurial Giants(Chief Michael Ade-Ojo – Elizade Group & Chief Cletus Ibeto) · 3 hours

     Examine the entrepreneurial journeys of Chief Michael Ade-Ojo and Chief Cletus Ibeto.. Identify their business interests and diversification strategies.. Discuss the importance of opportunity identification and risk management..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 4: Nigerian Indigenous Entrepreneurial Giants(Cosmos Maduka & Dele Fajemirokun) · 3 hours

     Analyze the entrepreneurial paths of Cosmos Maduka and Dele Fajemirokun.. Discuss their business models and expansion strategies.. Examine how they overcame business trials and diversified their interests..

4. Week 4Module 1:

   • Unit 5: Nigerian Indigenous Entrepreneurial Giants(Femi Otedola, Fola Adeola &Hakeem Bello Osagie) · 3 hours

     Study the biographies of Femi Otedola, Fola Adeola, and Hakeem Bello Osagie.. Discuss how they maximized opportunities and endured risks.. Analyze their contributions to various sectors, including oil and gas, banking, and telecommunications..

5. Week 5Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Nigerian Indigenous Entrepreneurial Giants (Jim Ovia & Folorunsho Alakija) · 3 hours

     Examine the entrepreneurial journeys of Jim Ovia and Folorunsho Alakija.. Discuss their contributions to the banking and oil and gas sectors.. Analyze the factors that contributed to their success and the challenges they faced..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Nigerian Indigenous Entrepreneurial Giants (Jimoh Ibrahim & Leo Stan Ekeh) · 3 hours

     Study the biographies of Jimoh Ibrahim and Leo Stan Ekeh.. Discuss their business interests and diversification strategies.. Analyze their contributions to the insurance and technology sectors..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Nigerian Indigenous Entrepreneurial Giants (Mike Adenuga & Oba Otudeko) · 3 hours

     Examine the entrepreneurial paths of Mike Adenuga and Oba Otudeko.. Discuss their business models and expansion strategies.. Analyze their contributions to various sectors, including telecommunications, oil and gas, and manufacturing..

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 4: Nigerian Indigenous Entrepreneurial Giants (Orji Uzor, Pascal Dozie & Prince Samuel Adedoyin) · 3 hours

     Study the biographies of Orji Uzor Kalu, Pascal Dozie, and Prince Samuel Adedoyin.. Discuss their business interests and diversification strategies.. Analyze their contributions to various sectors, including aviation, banking, and manufacturing..

9. Week 9Module 2:

   • Unit 5: Nigerian Indigenous Entrepreneurial Giants (Tony Ezenna, Umaru Abdul Mutallab & Vincent Amaechi Obianodo) · 3 hours

     Examine the entrepreneurial journeys of Tony Ezenna, Umaru Abdul Mutallab, and Vincent Amaechi Obianodo.. Discuss their business models and expansion strategies.. Analyze their contributions to various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, banking, and transportation..

10. Week 10Module 2:

    • Unit 6: Nigerian Indigenous Entrepreneurial Giants (Emeka Offor, Seun Osewa, Kason Njok & Idaresit) · 3 hours

      Study the biographies of Emeka Offor, Seun Osewa, Jason Njoku, and Abasiama Idaresit.. Discuss their business interests and diversification strategies.. Analyze their contributions to various sectors, including oil and gas, information technology, and entertainment..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 1: World Class Entrepreneurs I · 3 hours

      Examine the entrepreneurial journeys of Bill Gates, Michael Dell, Richard Branson, Walt Disney and Mark Cuban.. Discuss their business models and expansion strategies.. Analyze their contributions to various sectors, including information technology, aviation, entertainment and sports..

12. Week 12Module 3:

    • Unit 2: World Class Entrepreneurs II · 3 hours

      Study the biographies of Ray Kroc, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison, Patrice Motsepe and Paul Getty.. Discuss their business interests and diversification strategies.. Analyze their contributions to various sectors, including hospitality, information technology, mining and oil and gas..

13. Week 13Module 3:

    • Unit 3: World Class Entrepreneurs III · 3 hours

      Examine the entrepreneurial journeys of Warren Buffett, Axel Fourie, Anna Phosa, Li Ka Shing and John D. Rockefeller.. Discuss their business models and expansion strategies.. Analyze their contributions to various sectors, including banking, telecommunications, agriculture and housing..