The evolution of the concept of entrepreneurship, Competencies of entrepreneurs, Types of entrepreneurs, Forms of ownership: Sole proprietorship; partnership; limited liability partnership and corporation form of ownership; Franchising; types of franchise arrangements; franchise contracts; Valuation of a new company
Stimulating Creativity; Organisational actions that enhance/hinder creativity, Managerial responsibilities, Sources of Innovation in Business
Business Plan: Concept, Characteristics, Process
Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship; Characteristics of Social Entrepreneurs; Issues in Creating a Non-profit Organization; Business Strategies: Growth, Stability strategy, Harvesting and Exit Strategies, Role of government in Entrepreneurship Development
Family Business: Concept, structure and kinds of family firms; Management of family enterprises; Conflict and conflict resolution in family firms; women issues in the family business and related government policies; Encouraging change in the family business system
Sources of financing, Loan syndication, Consortium finance, Institutional Support to Entrepreneurs – SIDBI, IDBI, IFCI; Venture capital Versus Angel Investors.