Theory Of Entrepreneurship And Behaviour
- Management Sciences
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 140 pages
- 13 units
This course explores entrepreneurship theories from a multidisciplinary perspective, providing students with a proper understanding of contributions made by theorists to entrepreneurship development. It stimulates students to develop models for understanding theory and application to new venture design. The course covers top management adoption processes, appropriate theory choices, and finding practical solutions to management and strategic problems in contemporary society.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 50 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 ENT805, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: CONCEPT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- UNIT 2: CLASSIFICATION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- UNIT 3: HISTORY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
- UNIT 4: ECONOMIC SCHOOL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- UNIT 5: PSYCHOLOGICAL SCHOOL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- UNIT 6: SOCIOLOGY THEORY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- UNIT 7: INNOVATION THEORY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- UNIT 8 CONTRIBUTION OF THE ECONOMIC SCHOOL TO ENTREPERNEUR DEVELOPMENT
- UNIT 9: CONTRIBUTION OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL SCHOOL TO ENTREPERNEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
- UNIT 10: CONTRIBUTORS TO THE SOCIOLOGICAL AND INNOVATION SCHOOL TO ENTREPERNEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
- UNIT 12: ENTREPERNEURSHIP DEVELOPMENTS IN NIGERIA
- UNIT 13: ENTREPERNEURSHIP DEVELOPMENTS IN NIGERIA
- UNIT 14: SPECIALIZED INSTITUTIONS FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ENT805 · UNIT 1: CONCEPT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
You should use the prepared text for the course made available to you by NOUN. However, in your own interest, do not limit yourself to this study text. Make effort to read the recommended texts to broaden your horizon on the course.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the concept of entrepreneurship and its classification
- Explain major theories of entrepreneurship
- Analyze the contributions of various theorists to entrepreneurship development
- Evaluate the role of entrepreneurship in economic development in Nigeria
- Identify specialized institutions for entrepreneurship development in Nigeria
What it prepares you for
- Business Owner
- Entrepreneur
- Business Consultant
- Business Manager
- Project Manager
- Small and Medium Enterprises
- Start-ups
- Consulting
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2:
Unit 2: Psychological theory
Requires understanding of complex psychological concepts and their application to entrepreneurial behavior.
- Module 2:
Unit 3: Sociological theory
Involves understanding of social structures and their impact on entrepreneurial activities.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 43 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Concept of Entrepreneurship · 2 hours
Read the definition of entrepreneurship from various scholars.. Understand the different perspectives of entrepreneurship.. Identify the characteristics of an entrepreneur..
Unit 2: Classification of entrepreneurship · 2 hours
Examine the Clarence Danhof classification.. Study the Arthur H. Cole classification.. Understand the classification based on ownership and scale of enterprise..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 3: Historical background of Entrepreneurship · 2 hours
Trace the evolution of entrepreneurship from the earliest period to the 20th century.. Understand the views of entrepreneurship in different periods..
- Week 3Module 2:
Unit 1: Economic theory of entrepreneurship · 2 hours
Understand the economic school of entrepreneurship.. Identify economic factors that encourage or discourage entrepreneurship.. Describe the classical, neoclassical, and Austrian market processes..
Unit 2: Psychological theory · 2 hours
Overview of the psychological theory.. Personality trait.. Need for achievement..
- Week 4Module 2:
Unit 3: Sociological theory · 2 hours
Locus of control.. Psychodynamic model.. Risk taking propensity..
Unit 4: Innovation theory · 2 hours
Overview of innovation theory.. Function of innovation.. Criticism of innovation theory..
- Week 5Module 2:
Unit 5: Other theories of entrepreneurship · 3 hours
Max Weber theory entrepreneurial growth.. Exposure Theory.. Ronald Burt's Theory of Entrepreneurship..
- Week 6Module 3:
Unit 1: Contributors to the economic theory of entrepreneurship · 3 hours
Early/Classical contributors.. Austrian contributors.. Radical contributor..
- Week 7Module 3:
Unit 2: Contributors to the psychological theory · 3 hours
Need for Achievement.. Social Learning.. Psychodynamic Model..
- Week 8Module 3:
Unit 3: Contributors to the sociological theory · 3 hours
Contribution of Max Weber.. Contribution of Leland Jenks.. Contribution of Thomas Cochran..
- Week 9Module 4:
Unit 1: Role entrepreneurship to economic development in Nigeria · 3 hours
Entrepreneurship development in Nigeria.. Challenges of Entrepreneurship in Nigeria.. Contribution of entrepreneurship to socio-economic development of Nigeria.
- Week 10Module 4:
Unit 2: Contribution of successful Nigeria entrepreneurs to entrepreneurship development · 3 hours
Contribution of Notable entrepreneurs to entrepreneurship development in Nigeria.
- Week 11Module 4:
Unit 3: Specialized institutions for entrepreneurship development · 3 hours
Nigerian Industrial Development Bank (NIDB).. Nigerian Bank for Commerce and Industry (NBCI).. National Economic Reconstruction Fund (NERFUND)..
- Week 12All Modules
Final Revision · 4 hours
Review all modules and units.. Work on assignments and TMAs..
- Week 13All Modules
Final Revision · 4 hours
Complete all assignments and TMAs.. Prepare for final examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking economic, psychological, and sociological theories.
- Focus on understanding the key contributors and their theories.
- Review case studies of successful Nigerian entrepreneurs and their strategies.
- Practice applying theoretical concepts to real-world business scenarios.
- Allocate time to thoroughly revise all modules and units.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ENT805 about?
This course explores entrepreneurship theories from a multidisciplinary perspective, providing students with a proper understanding of contributions made by theorists to entrepreneurship development. It stimulates students to develop models for understanding theory and application to new venture design. The course covers top management adoption processes, appropriate theory choices, and finding practical solutions to management and strategic problems in contemporary society.
How many units does ENT805 have?
ENT805, Theory Of Entrepreneurship And Behaviour, has 13 units across 1 module, over 140 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ENT805?
ENT805 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Management Sciences.
Is ENT805 hard?
ENT805 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does ENT805 take to study?
About 50 hours of study, spread across its 13 units.
How is ENT805 assessed?
ENT805 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with ENT805?
Business Owner, Entrepreneur, Business Consultant, Business Manager and Project Manager.