ED (BCOM 6th)

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