This textbook on Entrepreneurship Development provides a comprehensive and practical understanding of the principles and practices of entrepreneurship in today’s dynamic business environment. It introduces learners to the core concepts of entrepreneurship, including its evolution, types of entrepreneurs, and factors influencing entrepreneurial growth. The book also explores emerging trends such as women entrepreneurship, rural entrepreneurship, and social entrepreneurship, highlighting their significance in the modern economy.
Designed in a simple and student-friendly language, the book covers essential topics like entrepreneurial development programs, business planning, project report preparation, and financial feasibility. It further explains business opportunities, start-up policies, and the role of government support systems in promoting entrepreneurship. Special emphasis is given to small business development, funding sources, and institutional support mechanisms, helping learners understand the practical aspects of starting and managing a business.
With real-life examples, structured content, and a focus on application-based learning, this book aims to develop creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills among students. It serves as a valuable guide for aspiring entrepreneurs who wish to build successful ventures and contribute meaningfully to economic and social development.
1. Understanding Entrepreneurship
1.1 Concepts and Overview of Entrepreneurship
1.2 Evolution of term ‘Entrepreneurship’
1.3 Factors influencing entrepreneurship’ (1) Psychological factors (2) Social factors (3) Economic factor (4) Environmental factors
1.4 Types of entrepreneurs
1.5 Difference between Entrepreneur and Manager
1.6 Barriers to entrepreneurship.
2. Dimensions of Entrepreneurship
2.1 Entrepreneurial Culture & Society.
2.2 Entrepreneurial Potential and Potential Entrepreneur.
2.3 Emerging Trends in Entrepreneurship Development.
2.4 Women Entrepreneurship.
2.5 Rural Entrepreneurship.
2.6 Social Entrepreneurship in India.
3. Entrepreneurship Development Program
3.1 Entrepreneurial Development Programs (EDP).
3.2 Role, relevance, and significance.
3.3 Role of Government in organizing EDPs.
3.4 Stages of EDP.
3.5 Problems of EDP.
4. Business Plan and Project Report
4.1 Business Plan Preparation and Project Financing.
4.2 Market Feasibility, Technical Feasibility and Financial Viability.
4.3 Project Report Preparation.
4.4 Financial Projections Preparation.
5. Business Opportunities and Start-up Policies
5.1 Business Opportunities in the Contest of Maharashtra and Industrial Policy of the State.
5.2 Business Incubation Centres.
5.3 Export oriented Unit.
5.4 Start-up Policy Framework and Incentives.
6. Small Business & Funding
6.1 Concept & Definition, Role of Small Business in the modern Indian Economy.
6.2 Steps for starting a small industry, registration as SSI, advantages and problems of SSIs.
6.3 Institutional Support mechanism in India; Incentives & Facilities, Govt. Policies for SSI.
6.4 Sources of Finance - Venture capital- Venture capital process- Business angles- Commercial banks- Government Grants and Schemes.
BCA-601 | Semester VI
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (BCA)
As per U.G.C. guidelines and also on the basis of the revised syllabus of Kaviyatri Bahinabai Chaudhary North Maharashtra University with effect from Academic Year 2024-25.
Also useful for all Universities.