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What were your initial thoughts when registering for the course?
What were your initial thoughts when registering for the course?
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What do you expect from the course instructor?
What do you expect from the course instructor?
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What is one objective of the course?
What is one objective of the course?
What percentage of the assessment is continuous?
What percentage of the assessment is continuous?
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Which of the following is a learning outcome of this course?
Which of the following is a learning outcome of this course?
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What is one of the challenges faced by MSMEs as mentioned in the course outline?
What is one of the challenges faced by MSMEs as mentioned in the course outline?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the entrepreneurial process according to the course?
Which of the following is NOT part of the entrepreneurial process according to the course?
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____ issues for entrepreneurs are discussed in the course.
____ issues for entrepreneurs are discussed in the course.
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How do you understand entrepreneurship?
How do you understand entrepreneurship?
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Study Notes
Course Overview
- MPC 552 focuses on entrepreneurship and communications in agriculture.
- Instructor: Dr. (Mrs) Gifty Boakye Appiah from the Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, and Extension.
Course Objectives
- Understand fundamental issues in entrepreneurship.
- Identify and evaluate business opportunities in agricultural value chains.
- Equip students with entrepreneurial skills for starting and expanding businesses.
- Develop skills to create viable business plans.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain key issues and theories of entrepreneurship within agriculture.
- Evaluate agricultural business opportunities effectively.
- Apply technical knowledge to initiate and sustain agribusiness.
- Develop comprehensive business plans with relevant skills.
Course Outline
- Fundamentals of entrepreneurship in agriculture.
- Challenges faced by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
- Techniques for identifying and evaluating entrepreneurial opportunities.
- Classification and functions of entrepreneurs.
- Steps in the entrepreneurial process, including opportunity evaluation, resource acquisition, and business management.
- Legal considerations for entrepreneurs.
- Understanding types of intellectual property.
Teaching and Learning Approaches
- Utilizes interactive teaching methods to enhance engagement.
- Emphasizes students' active participation and thoughtful contributions in discussions.
Assessment Structure
- Continuous assessment contributes 30% to the final grade.
- End of semester assessments account for 70%.
References for Further Reading
- Kuenyehia, E.N. on entrepreneurship fundamentals.
- Bygrave & Zacharakis’ portable MBA for entrepreneurship insights.
- Resources on writing convincing business plans and technology ventures.
Concept of Entrepreneurship
- Encourages exploring personal definitions and understandings of entrepreneurship.
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Description
This quiz assesses students' expectations and objectives for the course MPC 552: Entrepreneurship and Communications in Agriculture. It encourages students to reflect on their learning goals and what they anticipate from the instructor. Dive into this course to understand the intersection of agricultural business and communication.
