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Syllabus of the Course of Entrepreneurship and Business Development
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Information Meeting Day(s)____________ Meeting Time_______________________
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E-Mail____________________ Consultation Hours___________________
Course Lecture Discussion with Group Project Home Assessment Total Number
Information peer & and Individual Study/Self of Hours Per
Instructors assignment Study semester
48 30 15 40 25 158
Course is For all Fresh Students
Prearranged
Degree Program B.A/[Link]/BED/ LLB/& Others
Course Title Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Course Code MGMT 102
Course Status Common
Course is Management Department
Coordinated
ECTS/Credit 5/3
Hours
Academic Year____________________ Semester II
Course Description This interdisciplinary course is designed to introduce students the meaning and concept of
entrepreneurship, creativity, innovation and their manageable processes that can be applied
across careers and work settings. It focuses on building entrepreneurial attitude and behavior
that will lead to creative solution within community and organizational environments. The
Course topics include the history of entrepreneurship, the role of entrepreneurs in the globalized
economy and the identification of entrepreneurial opportunities. The development of a business
ideas, products and services, marketing and developing new ventures, the examination of
feasibility studies and the social and ethical implications of entrepreneurship are incorporated.
Besides, issues related to starting and financing a new venture are included. Finally, managing
growth, transition and sustainability of the venture are considered. And forms of business
organizations, legal and regulatory frameworks of governing the whole system are also
encompassed in the course syllabus.
Pre-requisite No Pre-requisite
Course Objectives Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:
Define entrepreneurship within the context of society
Identify business opportunities
Prepare business plan
Distinguish forms of business ownership
Comprehend intellectual property rights in business practices
Define basic marketing concepts
Formulate context-based marketing strategies
Identify and evaluate sources of financing new ventures
Manage business growth and transition
Practice ethical business with all stakeholders
Expected Learning The expected learning outcomes of this course are to produce innovative, creative,
outcomes entrepreneurial team players, ethical and calculated risk-taking students who can run their own
businesses efficiently and effectively.
Course As the intension of the course entrepreneurship is preparing University students for self
Competence employment, the curriculum is designed focusing on changing the behavior of students. It is
designed in such a way that graduates will be more of “job creators than job seekers”. Much
should be done on the behavioral aspects than the technical aspects of entrepreneurship.
Students are expected to develop the basic competencies that successful entrepreneurs should
possess.
Week Topics and subtopics Course Objectives and Competences to be
Acquired
Week Chapter 1 1.1. Definition and philosophy of After completing this chapter, students will be
1&2 Entrepreneurship Vs Entrepreneurs able to:
1.1.1. Historical origin of entrepreneurship Define the term entrepreneurship and
[Link] of Entrepreneurs entrepreneur
1.3. Role within the economy Identify types of entrepreneur
[Link] Competence and Recognize the role of entrepreneurship
Environment in the economy
1.4.1. Entrepreneurial Mindset Analyze the entrepreneurial
1.4.2. Demographic Factors competences
1.4.3. Entrepreneurial Environment Differentiate the term creativity and
1.5. Entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation
innovation
Activities
Teacher Activity Student Activity
Introducing objectives to the students Define the term entrepreneurship and
entrepreneur
Asking brain storming questions
Discuss the role of entrepreneurship
Giving brief introduction to the sub topics within the economy
Giving class room and home based works Explain the entrepreneurial competences
Checking, evaluating, and giving
feedback to student’s work
Summarizing the chapter
Delivery Methods Interactive Lecture, group discussion and
reflection
Assessment Quiz 5%
Week Chapter 2 Business Planning Course Objectives and Competences to be
3,4&5 Acquired
2.1. Opportunity Identification and After completing this chapter, students will be
Evaluation able to:
2.2. Business Idea Development Identify opportunity in the environment
2.2.1 Business Idea Identification Evaluate the opportunities in the
2.2.2 Sources of Business Ideas environment
2.2.3 Methods for generating Business Ideas Generate business idea
2.3. The Concept of Business Planning Explain the concept of business planning
2.4. Business Feasibility Identify components of business plan
2.5. The Business plan Develop business plan
2.6. Developing a business plan
Activities
Teacher Activity Students Activity
Introducing objectives to the students Discuss business opportunities in the
environment
Asking brain storming questions
Generate business idea
Giving brief introduction to the sub Synthesize the components of business
topics plan
Giving class room and home based Develop business plan
works
Checking, evaluating, and giving
feedback to student’s work
Summarizing the chapter
Delivery Methods Interactive Lecture, group discussion and
reflection
Assessment Group Project/ Business Plan 15%
Development
5%
Presentation
Week Chapter 3 Business Formation Course Objectives and Competences to be
6&7 Acquired
3.1. The Concept of Business After completing this chapter, students will be
Development able to:
3.2. Forms of Business (a short Explain the concept of business
explanation) development
3.3. Definition and Importance of SMEs Identify the forms of business ownership
3.4. Setting up small scale business Define SMEs
3.5 Roles of SMEs Analyze the importance of SMEs
3.6. Business failure and success factors. Set Up small scale business
3.6.1 Problems of small scale business in List role of SMEs
Ethiopia Distinguish the failure and success
3.7 Organizational structure and factors of SMEs
entrepreneurial team formation Identify the problem of small scale
business in Ethiopia
Develop organizational culture
Activity
Teaching Activity Student Activity
Introducing objectives to the students Discuss the concept of business
development
Asking brain storming questions
Brainstorm the importance of SMEs
Giving brief introduction to the sub Discuss the failure and success factors of
topics SMEs
Giving class room and home based
works
Checking, evaluating, and giving
feedback to student’s work
Summarizing the chapter
Delivery Methods Interactive Lecture, group discussion and
reflection
Assessment Individual assignment 10%
Week Chapter 4 Product or Services Development Course Objectives and Competences to be
8&9 Acquired
4.1. The Concept of product or service After completing this chapter, students will be
technology able to:
4.2. Product or service development Process Describe the concept of product and
4.3 Legal and regulatory frameworks services
4.4 Intellectual Property Protection/Product List product or service development
or service protection process
4.4.1 Patent Discuss the intellectual property
4.4.2 Trademarks protection
4.4.3 Copyrighting
Activity
Teacher Activity Student Activity
Introducing objectives to the students Describe the concept of product and
services
Asking brain storming questions
Analyze Product or service process
Giving brief introduction to the sub Recognize legal and regulatory
topics frameworks
Giving class room and home based Describe intellectual property protection
works
Checking, evaluating, and giving
feedback to student’s work
Summarizing the chapter
Delivery Methods Interactive Lecture, group discussion and
reflection
Week Chapter 5 Marketing Course Objectives and Competences to be
11&12 Acquired
[Link] Concept and philosophy of After completing this chapter, students will be
marketing able to:
5.2. Marketing Mix and Strategies Define marketing
5.3 Marketing Information System Identify Marketing mix and strategies
5.3.1 Marketing intelligence Analyze components of marketing
5.3.2 Marketing research information system
5.5. Competitive analysis Explain competitive environment
5.6 Selling and Customer Service Describe customer service and selling
process
Activity
Teaching Activity Student Activity
Introducing objectives to the students Define marketing concept
Discuss marketing mix strategies
Asking brain storming questions
Differentiate components of marketing
Giving brief introduction to the sub information system
topics Explain competitive environment
Giving class room and home based
works
Checking, evaluating, and giving
feedback to student’s work
Summarizing the chapter
Delivery Methods Interactive Lecture, group discussion and
reflection
Assessment Test 15%
Week Chapter 6 Financing the new venture Course Objectives and Competences to be
13&14 Acquired
6.1 Overview of Business Financing After completing this chapter, students will be
6.2 Source of financing able to:
6.2.1 Equity financing Know business financing
6.2.2 Debt financing Identify the sources of finance
[Link] Trade credit Understand with traditional financing
[Link] Lease financing techniques
6.3 Traditional Financing (Equib/Edir, Familiarize with crowd funding
etc.) Know Ethiopian micro finance system
6.4 Crowd Funding
6.5 Micro finance in Ethiopia
Activity
Teaching Activity Student Activity
Introducing objectives to the students Discuss business financing
Identify the sources of finance
Asking brain storming questions
Explore traditional financing techniques
Giving brief introduction to the sub Aware about crowd funding
topics Examine Ethiopian micro finance
Giving class room and home based system
works
Checking, evaluating, and giving
feedback to student’s work
Summarizing the chapter
Delivery Methods Interactive Lecture, group discussion and
reflection
Week Chapter 7 Managing Growth and Transition Course Objectives and Competences to be
15&16 Acquired
7.1. Managing business growth After completing this chapter, students will be
7.2. New venture expansion strategies able to:
7.3. Business Ethics and Social Know how to manage business growth
Responsibility Understand business expansion
strategies
Know & Internalize business ethics &
social responsibilities
Activity
Teaching Activity Student Activity
Introducing objectives to the students Discuss business growth & its
management
Asking brain storming questions
Identify new venture expansion
Giving brief introduction to the sub strategies
topics Examine business ethics & social
Giving class room and home based responsibility issues
works
Checking, evaluating, and giving
feedback to student’s work
Summarizing the chapter
Delivery Methods Lecture, group discussion and reflection ,
Discussion with Real World Entrepreneurs
Course Listen to a lecture and take notes on the lesson treated, take part in reading assignment,
Teaching Group Discussion, Individual reflection, Debate among groups, Case study discussion and
Learning analysis, Assignment presentation
Methods
Assessment Methods Quiz 5%
Test 15%
Individual Assignment 10%
Business Plan Preparation 15%
Presentation 5%
Final Exam 50%
Commitment of Preparedness: You must come to class prepared by bringing with you the appropriate
Instructors and materials like handouts, worksheets and exercises given, text books and completed
Learners assignments. Complete the individual and group assignments and other activities on time.
You must plan your own learning through reading various course related materials and
chapters in books. You are expected to work much individually to meet the requirement of
the course. You have to use your time for group work and home study effectively.
Participation: Make active participation during discussions (you must participate in class).
You are not participating if you are simply talking to a friend, doing homework,
daydreaming, or not doing what the rest of the class is doing. If you are working in a group
or with a partner, you must talk to your group members or partner and be a part of the group.
Always be ready and willing to give constructive feedback to partners’/group members and
to listen to their comments on your work
Medium: Use only English, which is the medium of instruction, especially in the class
room
Policy of University: Attendance: It is compulsory to come to class on time and every time. If learners are going
to 85% during the term, they should not take this course
Assignments: Learners must do their individual and group projects and submit on time. Any
assignments will be submitted on and before the specified deadline.
Tests/Quizzes: Learners have short quizzes and tests almost every unit. If they miss the
class or, are late for class, they will miss the quiz or test and no makeup test or quizzes will
be given for late arrivals. Therefore, learners are expected to comply with the rules and the
regulations of the University as well.
Cheating: Learners must do their own work and not copy and get answers from someone
else. When learners are in class, there are strictly forbidden from chewing gum, consuming
any addictive substances, listening to recorders or CD players, or being involved in acts that
interrupt the normal teaching-learning process. Besides, learners are required to switch off
their cell phones before class and exam sessions. Learners who attempt to disobey these
rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary measures accordingly to the Senate
Legislations of the University.
Reference & Recommended Text book
Hirsh RobertD. and D. and Peters MichaelP. “Entrepreneurship” Fifth Edition, Tata McGraw
Hill Edition, 2002.
Texts Further References
Justin G. Longenecker and Carlos W. Moore, Small Business Management 12th edition,
College Division South Western Publishing Co. Dallas, 2003
Holt David H. “Entrepreneurship – New venture Creation “Eastern Economy Edition,
2000.
[Link] and [Link], “Entrepreneurship: A Cotemporary
Approach” Fourth Edition.
HailayGebretinsae, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, 2nd Edition.
Hodgetts, [Link], DonaldF. “Entrepreneurship: A contemporary
approach “. Fourth Edition, the Dryden Press, 1998.
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