The overall aims of Entrepreneurship course are To enhance entrepreneurial attitude among students by imparting confidence in them by having them hands on experience of small entrepreneurial activity. This will contribute towards economic development of Pakistan, as these students will soon be in the market and will be contributing in the economy in a better way through entrepreneurial activities.
Weeks |
Course Content |
Week 1 |
The Challenge of Entrepreneurship
Idea Discussions & Selection for student Projects Islamic Ethics of Entrepreneurship |
Week 2 |
Inside the Entrepreneurial Mind: From Ideas to Reality
Idea Discussions & Selection for student Projects |
Week 3 |
Designing a Competitive Business Model and Building a Solid Strategic Plan
Execution of Student Project |
Week 4 |
Conducting a Feasibility Analysis and Crafting a Winning Business Plan
Feed Back & Suggestions on Student Project |
Week 5 |
Forms of Business Ownership The Entrepreneur Interview – Discussion
Feed Back & Suggestions on Student Project |
Week 6 |
Franchising and the Entrepreneur
Feed Back & Suggestions on Student Project |
Week 7 |
Buying an Existing Business
Feed Back & Suggestions on Student Project |
Week 8 |
Building a Powerful Marketing Plan
Feed Back & Suggestions on Student Project Islamic Ethics for Entrepreneurial Marketing |
This class addresses the unique entrepreneurial experience of conceiving, evaluating, creating, managing, and potentially selling a business. The goal is to provide a solid background with practical application of important concepts applicable to entrepreneurial environment. Entrepreneurial discussions regarding the key business areas of finance, accounting, marketing and management include the creative aspects of entrepreneurship. The course relies on classroom discussion, participation, guest speakers, case analysis, the creation of a feasibility plan, and building a business plan to develop a comprehensive strategy for launching and managing a business. Students will need to draw upon their business education and experience, and apply it to the task of launching a new venture. Students are expected to interact with the business community, advisors, be able to work effectively in teams, and be active participants in classroom discussions and exercises.
Week 9 |
E-Commerce and the Entrepreneur Phase II Discussion
Feed Back & Suggestions on Student Project |
Week 10 |
Pricing Strategies
Feed Back & Suggestions on Student Project |
Week 11 |
Creating a Successful Financial Plan
Feed Back & Suggestions on Student Project |
Week 12 |
Managing Cash Flow
Feed Back & Suggestions on Student Project |
Week 13 |
Sources of Financing: Debt and Equity Phase
Project Presentations |
Week 14 |
Choosing the Right Location and Layout
Project Presentations |
Week 15 |
Global Opportunities
Project Presentations |