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ICT Entrepreneurship

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IITA0406
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: I-IT 2011
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 4 (2014-2015)
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Agbejule, Adebayo
Language of Instruction: English

Courses During the Academic Year 2014-2015

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
2I-IT-4N2014-10-27 – 2015-03-07Yang LiuEnglish2014-08-15 – 2014-10-31

Learning Outcomes

This course will provide the student with an in depth understanding of the entrepreneurial process, and the type of skills that may contribute entrepreneurial behaviour. In addition, the student will become familiar with the different types of resources and sources that may be required to evaluate and plan an ICT entrepreneurial venture.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 70 h
- of which autonomous studies: 65 h

Contents

Introduction to entrepreneurship, identifying opportunities and generating ideas, feasibility studies, industry and competitor analysis, types of companies, developing effective business models, building a venture teams, financial resources, operational resources, human resources, organizational process and learning as a resource, investment and risk, and writing a business plan.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Recommended books:
Entrepreneurship. Successfully Launching New Ventures. Bruce Barringer and Duane Ireland. 3rd Edition. Pearson Prentice Hall.
Understanding the Business Environment. Claire Capon. 3rd Edition. FT Prentice Hall.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, assignments, team works and project work.

Assessment Criteria

1: Student understands basic (around 40 %) course concepts and is capable of developing simple applications.
3: Student understands a considerable portion (around 60 %) of course concepts and is capable of developing applications with moderate number of functions.
5: Student understands most (around 90 %) course concepts and is capable of developing applications with advanced features.

Assessment Methods

Active participation, team works, exams and project work.


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