INTRODUCTON

This module unit is intended to equip the trainee with necessary knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that will enable him/her to plan, start, operate and manage a personal, group, private or public enterprise effectively.  It is also intended to instil in the trainee the drive necessary to venture into profit making activities.

 

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

By the end of this module unit, the trainee should be able to;-

a)            Appreciate the importance of entrepreneurship.

b)            Acquire entrepreneurial competencies necessary for planning, starting and managing a business

c)            Demonstrate positive attitude towards self employment.

d)           Portray a desire to venture into business

e)            Identify viable business opportunities

f)             Demonstrate entrepreneurial behaviour in planning, starting and managing a business enterprise.

g)            Demonstrate creativity and innovation in their day to day business activities

h)            Appreciate the role of business planning

i)              Appreciate the emerging issues and trends related to the business environment.

 The learner will achieve this objectives by undertaking the following activities :

  • reading the lesson notes attached
  • practising entrepreneurship skills in real life
  • reading and reaserching more on entrepreneurship in the internet, library etc