ICT Entrepreneurship
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IITA0406 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | IT 2014 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2016-2017) |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Agbejule, Adebayo |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses During the Academic Year 2016-2017
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | I-IT-3N, I-IT-4N | 2016-10-31 – 2017-03-04 | Yang Liu | English | 2016-08-22 – 2016-09-19 |
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.