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GST204DE&GS2 Unitsintermediate

Entrepreneurship And Innovation

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and innovation. It explores key concepts such as identifying business opportunities, understanding the Nigerian entrepreneurial environment, and leveraging creativity and intellectual rights. The course also covers technological entrepreneurship, family business dynamics, women entrepreneurship, and social entrepreneurship. Students will learn how to evaluate business opportunities, manage innovation, and navigate the challenges of starting and growing a business.

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52h

Study Time

13

Weeks

4h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

EntrepreneurshipInnovationBusiness OpportunitiesNigerian EnvironmentCreativity

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Entrepreneurship Theories

2

Nigerian Business Environment

3

Creativity and Innovation

4

Technological Entrepreneurship

5

Family Business

6

Social Entrepreneurship

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 assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Business Owner

Apply your skills in this growing field

Entrepreneur

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Business Consultant

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Project Manager

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Innovation Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

TechnologyAgricultureManufacturingRetailServices

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Development Entrepreneurship/Intrapreneurship

6h

Unit 1: An Overview of the Definitions of Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship

3 study hours

•Define entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship
•Differentiate between entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship
•Identify characteristics of entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs

Unit 2: Concepts and Theories of Entrepreneurship

3 study hours

•Discuss the evolution of entrepreneurship
•Appraise classical, neo-classical, psychological, and sociological theories of entrepreneurship

Week

2

Module 1: Development Entrepreneurship/Intrapreneurship

6h

Unit 3: The Entrepreneurship Culture

3 study hours

•Demonstrate the different cultures of an entrepreneur
•Discuss cultural values and attitudes
•Identify elements of entrepreneurship culture

Unit 4: Brief Biographical Studies of Prominent Nigerian Entrepreneurs

3 study hours

•Articulate entrepreneurial skills by studying prominent Nigerian entrepreneurs
•Analyze the motivations, challenges, and successes of selected entrepreneurs

Week

3

Module 1: Development Entrepreneurship/Intrapreneurship

4h

Unit 5: Barrier to Entrepreneurial Practice

4 study hours

•Solve entrepreneurial challenges
•Identify and address barriers to entrepreneurial success

Week

4

Module 2: The Nigerian Entrepreneurial Environment

6h

Unit 1: The Business External Environment

3 study hours

•Identify business external factors
•Interpret basic environmental business concepts

Unit 2: Identifying Business Opportunities and Threats

3 study hours

•Apply SWOT analysis in developing a business plan
•Analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats

Week

5

Module 2: The Nigerian Entrepreneurial Environment

4h

Unit 3: Strategies for Exploring Opportunities in the Environment

4 study hours

•Demonstrate skills in searching for opportunities for identified businesses
•Develop strategies for exploring opportunities in the environment

Week

6

Module 2: The Nigerian Entrepreneurial Environment

4h

Unit 4: Approaches to Addressing Environmental Barriers

4 study hours

•Solve basic environmental barriers in business
•Apply approaches to addressing environmental barriers

Week

7

Module 3: Creativity and Intellectual Rights

6h

Unit 1: Intellectual Properties and its Dimensions

3 study hours

•Describe steps to protect a business idea
•Understand intellectual property rights and dimensions

Unit 2: Copyright Laws in Nigeria

3 study hours

•Apply copyright law in protecting a business idea
•Understand copyright laws in Nigeria

Week

8

Module 3: Creativity and Intellectual Rights

4h

Unit 3: Strategies for Protection of Intellectual Property (Original Ideas, Concepts, Products, etc.)

4 study hours

•Demonstrate competency in applying different strategies to protect intellectual property
•Develop strategies for protection of intellectual property

Week

9

Module 4: Technological Entrepreneurship

6h

Unit 1: The Interface between Technology Development and Entrepreneurship

3 study hours

•Interpret the dynamics of technology in entrepreneurship
•Understand the interface between technology development and entrepreneurship

Unit 2: Technological Environment and Business

3 study hours

•Evaluate technological environment for a business operation
•Analyze the technological environment and business

Week

10

Module 4: Technological Entrepreneurship

4h

Unit 3: New Technology and Entrepreneurship Opportunities

4 study hours

•Evaluate new technologies for business
•Identify new technology and entrepreneurship opportunities

Week

11

Module 5: Management and Innovation

6h

Unit 1: The Concept, Nature and Types of Innovation

3 study hours

•Differentiate the different types of innovations
•Evaluate innovative ideas using innovative criteria

Unit 2: Innovation Theory of Entrepreneurship

3 study hours

•Apply innovation theories in managing a business
•Understand innovation theory of entrepreneurship

Week

12

Module 5: Management and Innovation

6h

Unit 3: Financing Innovation and New Ventures

3 study hours

•Apply learned financing techniques in financing projects
•Understand financing innovation and new ventures

Unit 4: Change Management

3 study hours

•Manage changes that occur in an enterprise
•Understand change management

Week

13

Module 5: Management and Innovation

4h

Unit 5: Technical Change and Management of Innovation

4 study hours

•Appreciate the role of, and skills required for, implementing change and innovation
•Understand technical change and management of innovation

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a study schedule allocating specific time slots for each module

2

Review all key terms and definitions from each unit

3

Practice applying theoretical concepts to real-world case studies

4

Focus on understanding the Nigerian business environment and its unique challenges

5

Prepare summaries of each module's key takeaways and review them regularly

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