Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development - Syllabus
Embark on a profound academic exploration as you delve into the Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development course (Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development) within the distinguished Tribhuvan university's BBS department. Aligned with the 2013 Syllabus, this course (MGT220) seamlessly merges theoretical frameworks with practical sessions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject. Rigorous assessment based on a 100 marks system, coupled with a challenging passing threshold of 35, propels students to strive for excellence, fostering a deeper grasp of the course content.
This 3 credit-hour journey unfolds as a holistic learning experience, bridging theory and application. Beyond theoretical comprehension, students actively engage in practical sessions, acquiring valuable skills for real-world scenarios. Immerse yourself in this well-structured course, where each element, from the course description to interactive sessions, is meticulously crafted to shape a well-rounded and insightful academic experience.
Course Objective
This course aims at familiarizing students with the significance of entrepreneurship and enterprise development, the role and functions of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs, the concept of women entrepreneurship, the factors affecting entrepreneurship development, and the need for institutional support in entrepreneurship development.
Course Description
This course contains introduction, women entrepreneurship, growth of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship competency development, entrepreneurial venture creation, Legal Issues of Entrepreneurial Venture, Institutional Support to Entrepreneurship Development.
Units
Key Topics
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Introduction to Computers
IN-01An overview of computers and their significance in today's world. This topic sets the stage for understanding the basics of computers.
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Digital and Analog Computers
IN-02Understanding the difference between digital and analog computers, their characteristics, and applications.
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Characteristics of Computers
IN-03Exploring the key characteristics of computers, including input, processing, storage, and output.
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History of Computers
IN-04A brief history of computers, from their inception to the present day, highlighting key milestones and developments.
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Generations of Computers
IN-05Understanding the different generations of computers, including their features, advantages, and limitations.
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Classification of Computers
IN-06Categorizing computers based on their size, functionality, and application, including desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
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The Computer System
IN-07An in-depth look at the components of a computer system, including hardware and software.
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Applications of Computers
IN-08Exploring the various applications of computers in different fields, including business, education, and healthcare.
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Overview of Electronic Transaction Act of Nepal
IN-10Understanding the legal framework governing E-commerce in Nepal.
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Application Areas
IN-09This topic explores the various application areas of simulation, including engineering, economics, and healthcare.
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Software Engineering Ethics
IN-11Ethical considerations and principles in software engineering, including accountability, privacy, and intellectual property.
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Distributed Computing in Grid and Cloud
IN-12Exploring the role of distributed computing in grid and cloud environments, including its applications and benefits.
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Trends in Data Warehousing
IN-13Current and emerging trends in data warehousing, including big data, cloud computing, and real-time analytics.
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Male vs. Female Entrepreneurship
IN-14Comparing and contrasting the experiences, challenges, and opportunities faced by male and female entrepreneurs. Understanding the implications for entrepreneurial success.
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Entrepreneur vs. Inventor
IN-15Distinguishing between entrepreneurs and inventors. Understanding the differences in their roles, skills, and contributions to innovation and business growth.
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Concept of Women Entrepreneurship
WO-1Understanding the definition and scope of women entrepreneurship, including its importance and relevance in today's economy.
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Women Empowerment through Entrepreneurship
WO-2Exploring how entrepreneurship can be a powerful tool for women's empowerment, including its impact on their economic, social, and political status.
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Women Entrepreneurship in Nepal
WO-3Examining the current state of women entrepreneurship in Nepal, including its opportunities, challenges, and success stories.
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Problems of Women Entrepreneurship
WO-4Identifying and analyzing the common problems and obstacles faced by women entrepreneurs, including social, cultural, and economic barriers.
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Future Challenges and Success Factors of Women Entrepreneurs
WO-5Discussing the future challenges and opportunities facing women entrepreneurs, including the key success factors and strategies for overcoming obstacles.
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Optimization Problems and Greedy Algorithms
GR-1Introduction to optimization problems and the concept of optimal solutions, with an overview of greedy algorithms and their elements.
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Greedy Algorithm Applications
GR-2Exploration of various applications of greedy algorithms, including fractional knapsack, job sequencing with deadlines, Kruskal's algorithm, Prim's algorithm, and Dijkstra's algorithm.
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Huffman Coding
GR-3Introduction to Huffman coding, including its purpose, prefix codes, and the Huffman coding algorithm, along with its analysis.
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Social Network Analysis
GR-4Social network analysis is the process of examining social structures, relationships, and interactions within a network. It involves using graph theory and statistical methods to understand social behavior and patterns.
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Link Mining
GR-5Link mining is a subfield of graph mining that focuses on the analysis of links between nodes in a graph. It involves discovering patterns and relationships between entities in a network.
Concept of entrepreneurial competency; Need for Entrepreneurial competency development (ECD); Entrepreneurial competency
development programs (ECDPs); Phases of ECDPs; Evaluation of ECDPs; Different institutions and agencies operating ECDPs in Nepal.
Idea generation; identifying and recognizing opportunities, personal characteristics of a entrepreneur, techniques for generating ideas, encouraging and protecting ideas; Preparing business plan – concept and scope, significance and elements; presenting the business plan, financial information needs, using the Internet as a resource pool, writing a business plan,: industry analysis, marketing research, understanding the marketing plan, characteristics of a marketing plan, steps in preparing marketing plan, Venture creation – venture project formulation, implementation and evaluation; choosing a format of business organization: sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, developing enterprise in Nepal- legal and ethical considerations.
Legal requirements for venture creation – legal structures, venture registration, PAN and VAT registration, obtaining intellectual property rights, contract laws, labor laws and environmental laws.
Need for financial planning; Sources of finance for entrepreneurial ventures – angel investors and venture capitalists; Types of financing – equity and debt; Sources of short-term loans for ventures.
Institutional support – concept and need; Financial support agencies – Rural Development Banks, micro finance institutions, commercial banks; micro enterprise development projects and programs; Logistic support agencies - government, specialized and consultancy agencies; Industrial estates , Role of Government in promoting entrepreneurship incentives, subsides and grants. Export oriented units-Fiscal and Tax concession, role of financial institutes in the entrepreneurship development in Nepal. Introduction to Entrepreneurship Development Projects in Nepal with reference to IED, MEDEP and ELAM. (MEDEP, ELAM).