ENTREPRENEURSHIP MANAGEMENT: A Course Syllabus

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Entrepreneurship
3 Units
Major
1ST Semester SY2015-2016
Atty. Dennis Go

Course Description :

The course covers the nature & process of entrepreneurship. It deals with the decisions the entrepreneur faces in giving the venture a direction and the
strategy it will adopt and the driving forces behind the venture. It is also concerned with initiation of the venture, the issues of attracting the financial and human
investment that is needed to actually start up the business. It deals about the issues and decision that the entrepreneur must consider in successfully managing
the growth of the venture and its essential consolidation. Options for growing the business, the issues that growth creates for the business, legal issues, leadership
and motivations are also included as well as hands on training / applications.
Course Objectives:

At the end of the semester, the students should be able:

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2.
3.

To learn the basic knowledge and competencies of becoming an Entrepreneur.

To develop the entrepreneurial ability and analytical mind for effective decisions making.
To be equipped with skills in Entrepreneurship.

Course Requirements:

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Examinations (Preliminary Examination/Mid-term Examination/Final Examination/Final Product)

Quizzes will be given at any time on the decision of the professor
Class recitation/ other assignments/projects as given by the professor
Eight (8) weeks Hands on application of the subject.

Period

1st
Week

2nd
Week

3rd
Week

Expected
Outcome
God-loving,
morally upright
and socially
responsible

Desired Learning Objective

Topics

Performance
Tasks/Assessment
Tasks/ Finals product

Full understanding of the course

scope, its contextual insights, and
the intellectual expectations
toward the close of semester

Overview of the course, mission and vision of the

university, grading system and course
requirements.

Accomplishment of
Self-Assessment

To motivate and inspire future

Entrepreneurs.

Success Stories of Successful Entrepreneurs.

Conduct an Interview
with successful
entrepreneur

God-loving,
morally upright
and socially
responsible

To define the key terms in

entrepreneurship as well as the
barriers to the growth of
entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurship and the economy

What is Entrepreneurship?
Several factors uses by an entrepreneur
Contribution of Entrepreneurship to
Economy
Socio-Economic benefits from
Entrepreneurship
Categories of MSMEs
Barriers to Growth of Phil. MSMEs
Challenges for Small Business

Recitation

God-loving,
morally upright
and socially
responsible

To understand the basic skills of

an entrepreneur as well as the
routes to entrepreneurship

Attributes of Entrepreneur
Key terms in defining who an entrepreneur
really is
Characterisctics of the Average
Entrepreneur
Successful entrepreneurs Five
Characteristics
Roles of an Entrepreneur
Types of Entrepreneur
Basic Skills of an Entrepreneur
Factos that Contribute to the Success of
Enterprises
Ingredients for Success
Advice for Entrepreneurs

Group Activities in
Ideation / Creativity /
Innovation

Learning
Activities

Resources

Discussion

Video Presenation

Discussion

Entrepreneurship
by Banastao,
Cristina B. & Solita
A. Frias

Discussion
with Multimedia
lecture
presentation

Textbooks

Quiz
Accomplishment of
Entrepreneurial SelfAssesment

Self-assessment

4th
Week

5th
Week

God-loving,
morally upright
and socially
responsible

To know the different entry options

of an Entrepreneur.

Entry Options
Why People Go Into Business
Current and Thriving Business
Sources of Entrepreneurial Inspiration
Routes to Entrepreneurship
Types of Start-Up Business
The Causes of Business Failure

Self-Assessment

God-loving,
morally upright
and socially
responsible

To know the different types and

forms of business organization

Ownership and Organization

Forms of Business Organizations

Recitation

To learn the capital requirements

for each type of business sources
and the Cs of credit.

Financing the Venture

Sources of Capital
Long-term Borrowing
Short-term Cerditors
Venture Capital Companies
Other Sources
Angel Investors
5 Cs of Credit

Quiz

6th
week
7th
Week

8th
Week

July 01, 2014 Start of

Entrepreneurial Store
Operation

Discussion
with Multimedia
lecture
presentation

Textbooks and
Websites

Discussion
with Multimedia
lecture
presentation

Entrepreneurship
in the Philippine
Setting by
Winefreda Asor
(p.76 -101)

Discussion
with Multimedia
lecture
presentation

Entrepreneurship
in the Philippine
Setting by
Winefreda Asor
(p.104-115)

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
God-loving,
morally upright
and socially
responsible

Morally upright
Socially
responsible
Professionally
competent

To apply the basic guidelines in

getting started in business, learn
how to comply with the
government cleareances, and
learning how to register a
business name as well the entire
preparation of the business.

Start-Up Operations, getting Started in the Business

General Requirements in Putting Up a
Business
How to Raise your Capital
Deciding Where to Locate
Equipping your Business
Acquiring machines and equipment
Hiring and Training Personnel

Group Activity

To identify the factors and costs of

Production as well as the making
production efficiency.

Production of Goods and Services

Factors of Production
Costs of Production
Making Production efficiency Your Goal

Group Activity

Recitation
Fill up BRP form
Attend Go Negosyo
Seminar

Recitation

www.bpr.com
Discussion
with Multimedia
lecture
presentation

Entrepreneurship
in the Philippine
Setting by
Winefreda Asor
(p.117-124)

9th
Week

Morally upright
Socially
responsible
Professionally
competent

To explain marketing 4 Ps and

demonstrate the various tools
used in Environmental Scanning
and Business Opportunity
Identification

The Importance of Marketing

Product
Pricing
Place
Promotion
Markert Research and Sources
Environmental Scanning and Business Opportunity
Identification
SWOT Analysis
Identifying Opportunities in The Environment
Conducting A Competitor Analysis
Conducting An Industry Analysis

Group Activity
Quiz
Recitation

Discussion
with Multimedia
lecture
presentation

Entrepreneurship
in the Philippine
Setting by
Winefreda Asor
(p.125-132)
Principles of
Marketing

10th
Week

Morally upright
Socially
responsible
Professionally
competent

To have knowledgr in the analysis

of financial statements, budgeting,
cash management and especially
the role of financial manager on
found financing anf financial
record mangement.

The Role of Finance in an Enterprise

The Flow of Fund in a Manufactirung Firm
Functions of Financial Manager
Budget
Cash Management
Cash Budget
Dealing with Cash Shortages
Financial Statements

Group Activity

Discussion
with Multimedia
lecture
presentation

Entrepreneurship
in the Philippine
Setting by
Winefreda Asor
(p.133-169)

11th
Week

Morally upright
Socially
responsible
Professionally
competent

To learn the social responsobility

of the entrepreneru tohis
customers, suppliers,
stockholders, fellow businessmen,
government, to the community,
and to his employess, todevelop
such business relationship
mesured by fairness, honesty, and
justice, and to maintain the rigths
of consumers, job creation, and
busienss ethics.

Social Responsibility
Social Responsibilityto Consumers
Social Responsibility to the Community
Other Social Responsibilities
- Employment
- Education and training
- Community development
Business Ethics
- Towards the employees
- Towards the Customers
- Towards the Suppliers
- Towards the Owners and Other
Providers of Capital
- Toward the Local and ntionl Government
- Towards Society in General
Some Ethical Principles for the Professional
Manager

Group Activity

Discussion

Entrepreneurship
in the Philippine
Setting by
Winefreda Asor
(p.166-179)

Case Study

12th
week
13th 17th
week

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Professionally
competent

To outline the basic components of

a business plan and explain and
demonstrate the pertinent sections
of the plan.

Entrepreneurial Study Format

I.
Introduction
II.
Project Summary
III.
Management and Personnel Concept
IV.
Marketing Studies
V.
Production
VI.
Financial Studies
Summary and Conclusions

Presentation of
Entrepreneurial Study
Proposal

Discussion
with Multimedia
lecture
presentation

Hands on Training in Entrepreneurial Store

th

18
Week

FINAL EXAMINATION

References

Asor, Winefreda B. Entrepreneurship in the Philippine Setting, Rex Book Store, 2009
Awe, Susan C. The Entrepreneurs Information Sourcebook,Libraries Unlimited, 2006
Ken Blanchard...[et al.]. The one minute entrepreneur : The Secret to Creating and Sustaining a Successful Business Currency Doubleday 2008.
Banastao, Cristina B. & Solita A. Frias. Entrepreneurship, Katha Publishing Company, Inc., 2008
Charantimath, Charantimath. Entrepreneurship Development and Small Business Enterprises, Darling Kindersley 2006
Nafees A. Khan. Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, Anmol Publications 2006

Website
http://www.dti.gov.ph/dti/index.php?p=532
www.bpr.com

Grading System
Preliminary examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mid-term examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Final examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Final Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attendance
: 30%
Interactive recitation / discussion : 20%
Quizzes
: 30%

20%
20%
20%
20%
20%

Textbooks and
Websites

Assignments/Projects
: 20%

TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

100%