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ENT824Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Leadership And Management For Entrepreneurs

This course provides intellectual and professional training for entrepreneur administration, focusing on effective leadership and management practices. It explores the differences between management and leadership, various leadership theories, and leadership styles. The course also examines factors affecting leadership in private and public sectors, dimensions of entrepreneurial leadership, and the importance of entrepreneurial leadership. Students will be equipped to handle challenges in institutional management and leadership roles.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
LeadershipManagementEntrepreneurshipLeadership StylesEntrepreneurial Leadership

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Leadership Theories

2

Leadership Styles

3

Entrepreneurial Leadership

4

Servant Leadership

5

Change Management

6

Problem of Leadership in Nigeria

Total Topics6 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 assignments

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

Project Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Business Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Team Lead

Apply your skills in this growing field

Entrepreneur

Apply your skills in this growing field

Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Business ManagementPublic AdministrationEntrepreneurshipHuman ResourcesOrganizational Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module One: Concept of Leadership

4h

Unit 1: Concept and Meaning of Leadership

2 study hours
  • •Define leadership and its historical context.
  • •Differentiate leadership from management.
  • •Identify leadership qualities and their impact.

Unit 2: Principles of Leadership

2 study hours
  • •Examine principles of effective leadership.
  • •Apply self-improvement techniques to leadership.
  • •Practice technical proficiency in leadership roles.
Week
2

Module One: Concept of Leadership

4h

Unit 3: Types of Leader

2 study hours
  • •Identify and classify different types of leaders.
  • •Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each type.
  • •Evaluate the impact of leadership type on team dynamics.

Unit 4: Qualities of Leaders

2 study hours
  • •Assess qualities of effective leaders.
  • •Develop strategies for personal leadership improvement.
  • •Apply leadership qualities in practical scenarios.
Week
3

Module One: Concept of Leadership

4h

Unit 5: Leadership Styles

4 study hours
  • •Compare and contrast various leadership styles.
  • •Evaluate the effectiveness of each style in different contexts.
  • •Apply appropriate leadership styles to specific situations.
Week
4

Module One: Concept of Leadership

4h

Unit 2: Leadership Process, Aspect and Sources of Power

4 study hours
  • •Explore the roadmap to leadership.
  • •Identify and apply key leadership aspects.
  • •Examine sources of leadership power.
Week
5

Module One: Concept of Leadership

4h

Unit 3: Theories of Leader

4 study hours
  • •Understand conventional theories of leadership.
  • •Analyze the trait theory and its limitations.
  • •Evaluate the functional or group approach to leadership.
Week
6

Module One: Concept of Leadership

4h

Unit 4: Emerging Leadership Theories

4 study hours
  • •Understand emerging theories of leadership.
  • •Examine the Leader-Member Exchange Theory.
  • •Analyze the Charismatic Leadership Theory.
Week
7

Module One: Concept of Leadership

4h

Unit 5: Leadership Styles

4 study hours
  • •Compare and contrast transactional and transformational leadership.
  • •Apply emerging leadership theories to modern organizations.
  • •Evaluate the effectiveness of different leadership theories.
Week
8

Module Two: Servant Leadership and Problem of Leadership in Nigeria

4h

Unit 1: Servant Leadership

4 study hours
  • •Define servant leadership and its key principles.
  • •Identify the characteristics of servant leaders.
  • •Apply servant leadership principles in workplace scenarios.
Week
9

Module Two: Servant Leadership and Problem of Leadership in Nigeria

4h

Unit 2: Leaders as Agent of Change

4 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of change and its management.
  • •Analyze the role of leaders as change agents.
  • •Apply change management strategies in organizational settings.
Week
10

Module Two: Servant Leadership and Problem of Leadership in Nigeria

4h

Unit 3: Problem of Leadership in Nigeria

4 study hours
  • •Identify major problems of leadership in Nigeria.
  • •Analyze the factors contributing to leadership challenges.
  • •Propose solutions to improve leadership in Nigeria.
Week
11

Module Two: Servant Leadership and Problem of Leadership in Nigeria

4h

Unit 4: Change as a Function of Leadership

4 study hours
  • •Define leadership and its functions.
  • •Explain the concept of leading with impact.
  • •Enumerate the challenges and competencies of leading with impact.
Week
12

Module Three: Leadership and Management for Entreprenuer

4h

Unit 1: Leadership and Management for Entrepreneurship

4 study hours
  • •Define leadership and management for entrepreneurship.
  • •Explain the principles of leadership.
  • •Differentiate entrepreneurship from entrepreneur.
Week
13

Module Three: Leadership and Management for Entreprenuer

4h

Unit 2: Entrepreneurial Leadership Management & Its Importance

4 study hours
  • •Define entrepreneurial leadership and its importance.
  • •Identify the characteristics of entrepreneurial leaders.
  • •Apply entrepreneurial leadership in business management.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking leadership theories (Units 3-4) to practical applications.

2

Practice analyzing case studies (Modules 2-3) to identify effective leadership styles.

3

Review key terms and definitions from Units 1-2 weekly.

4

Focus on understanding the dimensions of entrepreneurial leadership (Module 3).

5

Prepare summaries of each leadership style (Unit 5) and their advantages/disadvantages.

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