UNIT-I
Introduction to Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise .Importance and relevance of
the entrepreneur - Factors influencing entrepreneurship - Pros and Cons of being an
entrepreneur - Challenges of women Entrepreneurs. - Types of Entrepreneurs -
Characteristics of a successful entrepreneur. - Entrepreneurial competencies – Factors
affecting entrepreneurial growth – Role of entrepreneur in economic Development.
UNIT-II
Identification of Business Opportunities and tests of feasibility Project Management –
Feasibility and Viability analysis – Technical – Financial – Network – Appraisal and
Evaluation – Project Report Preparation.,Mobilising resources for start-up. Basic startup
problems.
UNIT-III
Entrepreneurship and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Small scale industry,product
range, capital investment, ownership patterns -Importance and role played by SSI in the
development of the Indian economy - Problems faced by SSI’s and the steps taken to solve
the problems - Policies governing SSI’s.
UNIT-IV
Skill Development for Entrepreneurs. Business incubation – Meaning – Setting up of
Business Incubation Centres.Meaning and definition of a sick industry - Causes of industrial
sickness.Preventive and remedial measures for sick industries