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Swayam

Innovation And Entrepreneurship

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Overview

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ABOUT THE COURSE:This course focuses on the fundamentals of Entrepreneurship by equipping the students with a holistic knowledge of the conceptual, working and regulatory aspects of entrepreneurship. It aims to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset among students by encouraging creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills. Students will gain practical insights into starting and managing businesses through real-world examples and exposure to modern entrepreneurial tools and resources.INTENDED AUDIENCE:Students of BCom, BBA and MBAPREREQUISITES:Class XII Basic Knowledge of Management Concepts and Business EnvironmentEnrolled in any UG & PG courseINDUSTRY SUPPORT:Nascent Entrepreneurs, Established Business Owners, Opportunity-Driven Entrepreneurs, Necessity-Driven Entrepreneurs, Potential Entrepreneurs.

Syllabus

Week 1:Introduction to Entrepreneurship:
  • Introduction
  • Evolution of Entrepreneurship
  • Essential Entrepreneurial Skills
  • Types of Entrepreneurs
  • Barriers of Entrepreneurship
  • Mental Health & Well-being of Entrepreneurs I
Week 2: Entrepreneurial Ecosystem:
  • Mental Health & Well-being of Entrepreneurs II
  • Characteristics of an Entrepreneur
  • Debunking the Common Myths about Entrepreneurs
  • Significance in Modern Economies
  • Entrepreneurial Ecosystem I
  • Entrepreneurial Ecosystem II
Week 3:Innovation:
  • Innovation I – Introduction
  • Innovation II – Types & Models of Innovation
  • Innovation III – Managing Innovation within Firms
  • Innovation IV – Managing Uncertainty
  • New Product Development I
  • New Product Development II
  • Market Research & New Product Development
Week 4:Business Model Canvas:
  • Business Model Canvas
  • BMC Value Proposition and Customer Segments
  • BMC Channels, Relationships & Revenue
  • BMC Operational Model aka Left Side
  • BMC Key Partners & Cost Structure
Week 5:Funding Sources for Start-ups:
  • Funding Sources for Start-ups
  • Sources of Equity Financing
  • Funding Sources for Start-ups II – Sources of Debt Financing
  • Funding Sources for Start-ups III – Creative Sources of Financing and Funding
  • Funding Sources for Start-ups IV –Crowdsourcing & Leasing
  • Govt Grants/Schemes
Week 6:Fundamentals of Market Research:
  • Fundamentals of Market Research
  • Identifying Customer Needs
  • Analysing Competition
  • Conducting a Feasibility Analysis
  • Strategic Analysis Framework in Market Research
Week 7:Strategy for Start-ups:
  • Introduction to Strategy for Start-ups
  • Strategic Planning
  • The Business Plan I
  • The Business Plan II
  • Recognizing Opportunities & Generating Ideas
Week 8:Managing and Growing an Entrepreneurial Firm:
  • Managing & Growing an Entrepreneurial Firm I
  • Managing & Growing an Entrepreneurial Firm II
  • Preparing & Evaluating the Challenges of Growth I
  • Preparing & Evaluating the Challenges of Growth II
  • Strategies for Firm Growth
Week 9:Social Entrepreneurship:
  • Defining Social Entrepreneurship
  • Opportunities for Social Impact
  • Challenges in Social Ventures
  • Case Studies in Social Entrepreneurship
Week 10:Women Entrepreneurship:
  • Women-Led NGOs Promoting Women Entrepreneurship
  • Digital Skills, E-Commerce & Women Entrepreneurs
  • State Public Policy & Women Entrepreneurs
  • Case Studies: Perspectives from Different States
  • Theoretical Perspectives & Women Entrepreneurship
  • Future of Women Entrepreneurship
Week 11:Kinds of Business Organizations:
  • Introduction
  • Introduction to Company
  • Legal Personality of Company
  • Limited Liability in Company
  • Theories of Owner Shielding & Entity Shielding
  • Other Features of Company
  • Corporation or Body Corporate & Sole Proprietorship
  • Partnership, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) & Hindu Undivided Family
  • Enterprise, Cooperative & Special Purpose Vehicle
Week 12:Kinds of Company:
  • Classification of Companies
  • Ownership & Nationality
  • Control & Access to Capital
  • Number of Members & Size
  • Other Companies I
  • Other Companies II

Taught by

Dr. Ahmed Musa Khan, Dr. Mohammad Nasir

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