Entrepreneurship Development (B.Tech)

Open Elective-III: entrepreneurial process, business plans, startup financing and MSME support.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters24Topics

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01Unit 1: Entrepreneurship Concepts 5 topics

Meaning, characteristics and functions of an entrepreneur
Types of entrepreneurs and intrapreneurship
Theories of entrepreneurship (Schumpeter and others)
Entrepreneurial competencies
Women and rural entrepreneurship

02Unit 2: Opportunity Identification and Business Plan 5 topics

Idea generation and opportunity identification
SWOT analysis
Feasibility study
Business model canvas
Business plan and project report

03Unit 3: Financing the Venture 4 topics

Bootstrapping, angel investors and venture capital
Bank loans and working capital
Break-even analysis
Cost of a project and means of finance

04Unit 4: Institutional Support and Schemes 5 topics

MSME sector and Udyam registration
DIC, SIDBI, NSIC and NABARD
Startup India and DPIIT recognition
PM MUDRA Yojana, PMEGP and Stand-Up India
Incubation centres

05Unit 5: Legal and Managerial Aspects 5 topics

Forms of ownership
GST registration basics
Trademarks, patents and copyright for startups
Marketing and growth strategies
Industrial sickness and its causes

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You will be able to

Explain the concept, types and qualities of entrepreneurs
Identify business opportunities and prepare a business plan / project report
Compare sources of startup finance and calculate break-even point
Use government support schemes such as Startup India, MUDRA, PMEGP and Udyam registration
Choose a suitable form of business and understand legal requirements such as GST and trademarks

Who it is for

B.Tech students (Semester 8) of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science and Information Technology branches under AKTU
Final-year students who want to start their own venture or join a startup

What you need

No prerequisite
A business idea is helpful but not required

Questions

Which syllabus is followed?

The current AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow) B.Tech syllabus of Entrepreneurship Development (Semester 8 open elective). If your university or college follows a different syllabus, the centre teaches from your own university syllabus.

Will I get help with a business plan?

Yes. Students prepare a short business plan for their own idea as part of class work.

Are government schemes up to date?

Schemes are taught as per current government notifications; students are advised to check the official portals for the latest limits.