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 AIMS

This syllabus aims to:

1. develop an entrepreneurial mind-set within individuals to deal with high uncertainty in
regional and global market environments;

2. increase understanding of the diverse character traits of entrepreneurs, which inform their
behaviour;

3. enhance the students’ understanding of the entrepreneurial process from idea generation, to
concept development and creation of the venture;

4. develop critical thinking and problem solving skills through creativity, innovation and logical
applications;

5. apprise students of existing opportunities and support services for venture creation and
sustainability within and outside the region to support economic and social gains;

6. broaden the students’ understanding of the status of the ethical and legislative framework
which supports entrepreneurship development in the region;

7. enable students to appreciate the increasing impact of disruptive innovations which lead to
rapid transformation of current knowledge, technology and industries;

8. introduce students to the appropriate tools used to assess the viability of a venture;

9. expose students to the various stages of managing and growing a venture over its life cycle;
and,

10. encourage students to utilise ICT tools in the practice of entrepreneurship.

 SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO BE ASSESSED

The skills and abilities that students are expected to develop on completion of this syllabus have been
grouped under three headings:

(a) Knowledge and Comprehension.

(b) Application.

(c) Communication and Networking.

Knowledge and Comprehension

The examinations will test candidates’ skills and ability to:

(a) identify and recall basic facts, concepts, and principles of Entrepreneurship theory;

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