GOU_ECN 209 ECONOMICS OF ENTRENEURSHIP IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA
Course Content:
Nature and scope of entrepreneurial economics. Historical origin of entrepreneurship. The importance of entrepreneurship. Classification of entrepreneurs. Corporate entrepreneurship. The role of corporate entrepreneurship in established firms. Reasons people decide to become entrepreneurs. Five key elements of entrepreneurship. Types of start-up firms. Triggers and barriers to start-ups. Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. Changing demographics of entrepreneurs. The risk of a career in entrepreneurship. Need for entrepreneurship. Steps to promote entrepreneurship. Economic impact of entrepreneurial firms. The Entrepreneurial Process. Practical exposure of students developing a business proposal.
- Lecturer : mark ugwoke