Entrepreneurship Development

Syllabus

BBA GE- 401 Entrepreneurship Development

BCOMGE 401-18 Entrepreneurship Development

Unit I

Definition and Concept of Entrepreneurship, Theories of Entrepreneurship, Myths about Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Traits and Motivation, Role of Entrepreneurship in Economic Development. Types of Entrepreneurs. Barriers in the Way of Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship Development (ED) Cycle.

Unit II

Creativity and Business Ideas, Blocks to Creativity. Business Plans and Reasons of Failure of Business Plans. Micro-Small-Medium (MSME) Enterprise – Definition – Characteristics- Objectives- Advantages- Disadvantages-Role in Developing Countries- Problems- Steps for Starting- – Government Policies.

Unit III

EDP in India – Phases of Entrepreneurial Programs – Government Policies- Administrative Frame-work – Policy Instruments – Statutory Boards – Industrial Estates –Industrial Clusters – Incentives and Subsidies – Advantages - Needs & Problems – Promotional Agencies. Business Incubators & Start-ups.

Unit IV

Financing Options - Bridge Capital, Seed Capital Assistance, Margin Money Scheme, Industrial Sickness, Causes-Remedies- An Overview on the Roles of Institutions/Schemes in Entrepreneurial Development- SIDBI, Commercial Banks. Other Financing Options- Venture Capital, Lease Funding, Angel Investors. Revival, Exit and End to a Venture.