Skill enhancement course · Economics · Semester 1 · FY BA · 2 credits · 50 marks · 30 hours
Module 1: Introduction (15 hours) (1 Credit)
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Entrepreneurship -Meaning, Definition and Significance -Types of Entrepreneurs - Essential qualities to become successful entrepreneur -Functions of Entrepreneur-Obstacles and Challenges before entrepreneurs-Measures to overcome obstacles-Examples of successful Indian entrepreneurs- Incentives and subsidies to entrepreneurs in India.
Module 2: Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Development ( 15 Hours) (1 Credit)
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Factors influencing entrepreneurial development-Role of psychological, social and cultural factors in entrepreneurial development - Agriprenuership: meaning and importance, Entrepreneurial opportunities in agro sector, Challenges of Agriprenuership - Remedial measures- Role of entrepreneurial development institutes in India- - Recent Development in policies and programmes on entrepreneurship. .
Reference Books
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Hisrich, R. D., Peters, M. P., & Shepherd, D. A. (2017). Entrepreneurship. Tata McGraw- Hill Education.
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Desai, Vasant. Dynamics of Entrepreneurial Development and Management: Planning for future sustainable growth. Himalaya Publication House , 2018.
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Habbershon, Timothy G. Entrepreneurship: The Engine of Growth. Praeger Publishers Inc, 2006.
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Joshi, Dr. Savita. Entrepreneurship, Innovations & Start-Ups in India. New Century Publications , 2017.
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N.P.SRINIVASAN, C.B. GUPTA &. Entrepreneurship Development in India . Sultan Chand & Sons , 2013.
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Timmons, Jeffry A., and Spinelli, Stephen. New Venture Creation: Entrepreneurship for the 21st Century. McGraw-Hill Education
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Kuratko, D. F., & Rao, V. (2018). Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, and Practice. Cengage Learning India.
