Entrepreneurship is the process of identifying, developing, and managing opportunities to create and grow new ventures. This course introduces students to the concepts, principles, and practices of entrepreneurship with emphasis on creativity, innovation, business planning, financing, and management of entrepreneurial ventures. It equips learners with the mindset and skills required to start, manage, and sustain a business in competitive and dynamic markets.
Objectives
- Provide students with a solid understanding of entrepreneurship concepts and theories.
- Develop entrepreneurial thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
- Equip students with knowledge of opportunity identification, idea generation, and innovation strategies.
- Build skills in preparing business plans, feasibility studies, and venture financing strategies.
- Expose learners to challenges and risks in entrepreneurship and methods of overcoming them.
- Encourage self-employment, job creation, and economic development through entrepreneurship.
- Define and explain the concepts and importance of entrepreneurship.
- Identify and evaluate viable business opportunities.
- Apply creativity and innovation in developing entrepreneurial solutions.
- Develop and present a comprehensive business plan.
- Demonstrate knowledge of financing options, risk management, and venture growth strategies.
- Exhibit entrepreneurial mindset, leadership, and ethical decision-making in business.
- Understand the role of entrepreneurship in economic growth, job creation, and community development.
Academic Year 2024-2025
Lecturer: Peter Kasaija
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