Course Code SCI 810
Course Title: Management and Entrepreneurship
Course Description: This course is designed to equip master's students
with the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to succeed as managers and
entrepreneurs in today's fast-paced business environment.
Course Outline:
Week 1: Introduction to Management and Entrepreneurship
Overview of management and entrepreneurship
Roles and responsibilities of managers and entrepreneurs
Key concepts and frameworks
Week 2: Entrepreneurial Mindset and Creativity
Developing an entrepreneurial mindset
Creativity and innovation in business
Idea generation and opportunity recognition
Week 3: Business Planning and Strategy
Writing a business plan
Developing a business strategy
Market analysis and competitive advantage
Week 4: Organizational Behaviour and Leadership
Understanding organizational behaviour
Leadership styles and approaches
Effective communication and team management
Week 5: Operations Management and Supply Chain
Principles of operations management
Supply chain management and logistics
Process improvement and quality management
Week 6: Marketing and Sales
Marketing principles and strategy
Sales techniques and customer relationship management
Brand management and digital marketing
Week 7: Finance and Accounting
Financial management and accounting principles
Budgeting and financial analysis
Raising capital and funding options
Week 8: Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital
Financial management for entrepreneurs
Venture capital and angel investors
Pitching and fundraising strategies
Week 9: Innovation and Technology Management
Managing innovation and technology
Digital transformation and disruption
Data analysis and business intelligence
Week 10: Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Sustainable business practices and social responsibility
Environmental and social impact
Ethical leadership and governance
Week 11: Entrepreneurship in Practice
Case studies of successful entrepreneurs and businesses
Entrepreneurial challenges and opportunities
Networking and mentorship
Week 12: Final Project Presentations
Students will present their final projects, which can be a business plan,
a marketing strategy, or a research paper on a management or
entrepreneurship topic.
Assessment:
Class participation and engagement (20%)
Group assignments (practical) and presentations (20%)
Final exams (60%)
Recommended Textbooks and Resources:
Schermerhorn, J. R., & Bachrach, D. G. (2017). Management. John Wiley
& Sons.
Kuratko, D. F. (2019). Entrepreneurship: A Very Short Introduction.
Oxford University Press.
Online resources, including articles, videos, and case studies, will also
be provided through the course learning management system.