Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (B.Com)

Entrepreneurial traits, idea generation, business plans, MSME support and start-up schemes.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters24Topics

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01Unit 1: Concept of Entrepreneurship 5 topics

Entrepreneur, entrepreneurship and intrapreneur
Characteristics and functions of an entrepreneur
Types of entrepreneurs
Theories: Schumpeter's innovation and McClelland's achievement motivation
Role in economic development

02Unit 2: Entrepreneurial Development 5 topics

Entrepreneurial competencies
Entrepreneurship Development Programmes
Women and rural entrepreneurship
Social entrepreneurship
Barriers to entrepreneurship

03Unit 3: Idea Generation and Opportunity 4 topics

Sources of business ideas
Creativity and innovation
Screening ideas and SWOT analysis
Business model canvas

04Unit 4: Business Plan and Project Report 5 topics

Contents of a business plan
Market, technical and financial feasibility
Break-even analysis
Sources of finance
Udyam registration and legal formalities

05Unit 5: Institutional Support and Schemes 5 topics

MSME Ministry, SIDBI, NSIC, DIC and KVIC
Startup India and Stand-Up India
PMEGP and MUDRA loans
One District One Product (UP)
Incubators

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You will be able to

Explain the concept, characteristics, types and role of entrepreneurs and the main theories
Identify entrepreneurial competencies and the role of women, rural and social entrepreneurs
Generate and screen business ideas using creativity tools and SWOT analysis
Prepare a business plan / project report with break-even analysis
Use government support such as MSME schemes, Startup India, MUDRA and PMEGP

Who it is for

B.Com students (General and Accounting & Taxation streams) of Semester 3 under the UP State Universities NEP 2020 syllabus
Students who wish to start their own business or join a family business

What you need

Class 12 pass; basic knowledge of costs and accounts helps in project reports

Questions

Will I learn to make a project report?

Yes. Each student prepares a simple business plan with costs and break-even for an idea of his choice.

Are government schemes covered?

Yes, central schemes and UP schemes like ODOP are explained with eligibility and the application process.

Which syllabus does the course follow?

It follows the UP State Universities NEP 2020 common minimum syllabus for B.Com. Where your own university's syllabus differs, the centre teaches as per your university syllabus and papers.