Entrepreneurship
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION CURRICULUM
COURSE MANUAL
Course Information
Title: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Code:
Credit: 3
You will at least require 7 hours work on this course each: 2 hours preparation before coming to class; 3 hours in class; at least 2 hours for homework.
Instructor(s) information
Name: Dr. James A. K. Nuamah
Position: Senior Lecturer
Office: Department Of Administration
Email: januamah@hotmail.com
Rationale/Purpose
The course provides the students with an opportunity to develop concepts, attitudes and philosophies about business and entrepreneurship. It includes understanding the requirements of establishing a new venture or managing a small business. It also addresses multiple functions within the firm emphasizing those that contrast with established firms and discusses problems and issues unique to managing small businesses. It relies strongly on a class room lecture, group discussions and case study approach to learning to equip students with knowledge and skills which they can apply to fluid and often, ambiguous, work environments. The lecture sessions are planned to utilize a lot of teaching strategies in order to expose students to innovative practices in teaching, learning and assessing management practices.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Describe the nature and importance of entrepreneurship curriculum: concepts, approaches and styles. • Evaluate and develop the entrepreneurial thought and practices. • Explain the major entrepreneurship functions and approaches. • Analyze specific entrepreneurial cases in relation to contemporary functional areas in
COURSE MANUAL
Course Information
Title: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Code:
Credit: 3
You will at least require 7 hours work on this course each: 2 hours preparation before coming to class; 3 hours in class; at least 2 hours for homework.
Instructor(s) information
Name: Dr. James A. K. Nuamah
Position: Senior Lecturer
Office: Department Of Administration
Email: januamah@hotmail.com
Rationale/Purpose
The course provides the students with an opportunity to develop concepts, attitudes and philosophies about business and entrepreneurship. It includes understanding the requirements of establishing a new venture or managing a small business. It also addresses multiple functions within the firm emphasizing those that contrast with established firms and discusses problems and issues unique to managing small businesses. It relies strongly on a class room lecture, group discussions and case study approach to learning to equip students with knowledge and skills which they can apply to fluid and often, ambiguous, work environments. The lecture sessions are planned to utilize a lot of teaching strategies in order to expose students to innovative practices in teaching, learning and assessing management practices.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Describe the nature and importance of entrepreneurship curriculum: concepts, approaches and styles. • Evaluate and develop the entrepreneurial thought and practices. • Explain the major entrepreneurship functions and approaches. • Analyze specific entrepreneurial cases in relation to contemporary functional areas in