Topic outline

  • COURSE INTRODUCTION, OVERVIEW AND WELCOME MESSAGE

    • INTRODUCTION & COURSE OVERVIEW Forum
      Welcome Business Administration 1 course titled Entrepreneurship, Mindset and Innovations

      Watch this introductory video and participate actively in the orientation workshop. 

       
       

  • SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARATORY COURSES

    In the first week of this course, you will offer some short modules for skills development and preparation. This includes short courses on Life Skills, Introducing Peace and Conflict Resolution, Basics in Health, Hygiene and COVID-19 prevention, and community resilience. These preparatory courses were made to give you an introduction to the essentials of life skills to help you forward in your life and your job.

    In Life Skills, you will learn to think about who you are and where you want to go, and what skills you will need to develop in order to get there. In introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution, you will do exercises with your fellow students in order to learn about conflict, how to recognize and respond to conflict, and how to mediate it. In the Basics of Health, Hygiene and COVID-19, you will be introduced to health principles that are important for you and your community. In community resilience, you will learn to recognize how experiences you have may have impacted or continue to impact you, and how you can deal with this, so that you can fully concentrate on your professional career.

    Please enjoy these introductory courses in your first week, and continue to work with and reflect on this first week as you move through the full course.

    • HM01 - Basics in Health, Hygiene and Covid-19 File

      Click on the link above to access the notes on Basics of Health, Hygiene and Covid-19

      It is very crucial for you as a learner to know and understand the basics of human health. This include but not limited to how to have and maintain good hygiene. Good personal hygiene involves keeping all parts of your external body clean and healthy for you to enjoy good physical and mental health. 

      This module will expose you to the key ideas and information needed to have good health. The module has three units which are:

      • Concept of the health and disease, 
      • Hygiene promotion in emergencies and 
      • Introduction to COVID-19 and its vaccines.


      Learning Resources

      Read the ebook provided and watch the videos below

      Video I - Concepts of Health and Diseases

       
       

      Video II -  Hygiene Promotion in Emergencies




       

       

      Video III - Covid-19

       

       

    • HM02 – Trauma Support File

      Click the link above to access the notes on HM02 - Community Resilience

      This module comes in two parts and is developed in recognition that most people may have come across experiences, that is very difficult that continue to affect them in many ways including learning.

      Psychological trauma results from extraordinarily stressful events that shatter people’s sense of security, creating in them a sense of helplessness in a dangerous world.

      These experiences may include war, atrocities, abuse, extreme poverty, and other similar experiences that have caused you to feel helpless and unable to escape and save yourself.

      Learning Resources 

      Read the notes provided and watch the videos below. 

      Video I - Defining Trauma

        

       

      Video II - Dealing with Trauma

       

       


    • HM03: Intro to conflict and peace resolution File
       Click the link above to access the notes of this module. 

      Everyone experiences conflict at some stage in their life. The conflicts can be interpersonal and sometimes we even experience it with our friends or family members when we disagree with them about something.

      This module will help you understand how conflicts develop and how we can as individuals be part of escalating or resolving the conflict.

      Learning Resources

      Make use of the tasks provided in the notes provided and watch these videos

      Video I - Introduction Part 1

       

       

      Video II - Introduction Part 2

       

       

      Lesson 1  - How conflicts can develop

       

       

      Lesson 2 - Stages of conflict

       

       

      Lesson 3 - Personal styles of managing conflict

       

       

       

       

      Lesson 4 - Prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination

       

       

       

       




    • HM04: Life Skills File
       Click on the link above to access the notes provided on Life Skills 

      In a relentlessly changing environment, having life skills is an essential part of being able to meet the challenges of everyday life. The dramatic changes in global economies over the years have been matched with the transformation in technology and these are all impacting on education, the workplace and our home life. 

      To cope with the increasing pace and change of modern life, learners need new life skills. The relevance of life skills training towards the development of students’ social, emotional and cognitive development & dealing with their psychosocial challenges is essential for continuous learning and employability.

      Lesson 1 - Overview of Life Skills

      Read the notes provided on Study Skills and these additional resources by clicking on the links below

      In addition to the notes, watch this video

       

       

      Lesson 2 - Lesson 2: Self Concept: Who Am I? 

      In every situation in one’s life, it is imperative to understand oneself in order to be able to relate with others well. Understanding the self has been approached by different theorists differently.


      Watch this videos. 

       

       

      A. Based on the videos you have watched, in small virtual groups of a maximum of five (5) learners, actively engage in an online discussion via the discussion forum guided by the following question. 

      • What do you think has helped him develop a positive self-image of himself?

      B. Read the article below and in your notebook, note down the four components of the self – concept as explained in the article:

      C. From these videos and the article above, write down what you think comprises your self-concept and share it in the discussion forum.

      Lesson 3 - Decision Making

      In many instances in our lives, we find that we need to make a decision on everything, right from what we shall wear to what we shall eat or not eat, what we shall learn or not learn. All these go through a thought process and sometimes engage others, depending on our understanding of self, our life skills, and our level of self-awareness.

      In this lesson, you will be introduced to the factors that influence decision making and how to make good decisions

       

       


      Activity

      Watch the videos below on setting SMART goals and write down the key issues that you have identified about setting your own goals.

       

       

      Guided by the video and the reading by Stutton (2021),  make at least four smart life goals related to your education or your health.

      Module Additional Resources
      1. Life skills education school handbook Prevention of non-communicable diseases 
      2. Life Skills Education for Children and Adolescents in Schools
      3. Life Skills - The Skills You Need Looking After Yourself 




  • Study Unit 1 - Entrepreneurial Mindset

    This study unit is an introductory session which deals developing entrepreneurial attitude such as dedicating oneself for life time learning, serving others, self-discipline and the views on success versus failure, serving others and so on.

  • Study Unit 2 - Personal Entrepreneurial Competences

    This study unit is an introductory session which deals developing personal entrepreneurial competencies (PECs) such as goal setting, systematic planning and monitoring, information seeking, opportunity seeking and initiative, risk taking, demand for quality and efficiency, risk taking and so on.
    • EMIC 01, Study Unit 2 ebook or Readable Module- Entrepreneurial Competences Skill File 547.1KB PDF document

      Click on this link to access the ebook or readable module on Study Unit 2 titled Entrepreneurial Competencies Skill


       Upon completion of this study unit, you are expected to be able to:

      Upon completion of this study unit, you should be able to:

           2.1 Define the concept of entrepreneurship

           2.2 List the five PECs grouped under planning and power cluster 

          2.3 Explain the three clusters which are essential for personal and entrepreneurial success.

          2.4 Describe result oriented planning of successful entrepreneurs’.


    • Lessons on Study Unit 2 - Personal Entrepreneurial Competences

      The subtopics covered in this lesson include Developing Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies, Goal setting skill, Systematic Planning and Monitoring, Information Seeking, Basic Concept of Entrepreneur Competence (Persuasion and Networking), Independence and Self Confidence, Opportunity Seeking and Initiatives, Risk-taking concept and concern for high quality work and efficiency 

      Watch these videos for more understanding of the concept of Entrepreneurial Competencies Skill after you've read subsection 2.1-2.3  on the Study Unit 2  ebook/readable module. 

      Video I
       
       

      Video II
       
       

      Video III
       
       

  • Study Unit 3 - Achievement Cluster

    This module or Study Unit covers the basic aspect of entrepreneurial innovative and innovative Concepts such as invention, innovation, creativity, and its process, knowledge exploration and exploitation, and the relationship between innovation and entrepreneurship development. 

    Read the ebook and watch these videos. 

    Video I


  • Study Unit 4 - Managing Innovation Concepts, Processes, Tools and Techniques

    This Study Unit covers an introduction to design thinking which has become a popular method of innovation. Learners will be introduced to the three spaces of the design thinking method namely inspiration, ideation, and implementation. Further, emphasis will be based on the concept of business model generation which focuses on how an enterprise creates, delivers, and captures value is going to be addressed by relating to the implementation space of the design thinking method.

    • EMIC 01, Study Unit 4 ebook or Readable Module -Design Thinking and Business Model Generation File

      Click on this link to access the ebook or readable module on Study Unit 4 titled Design Thinking and Business Model Generation 

      Upon completion of this study unit, you are expected to be able to:

      4.1. Discuss Design Thinking method.

      4.2. Describe the three overlapping spaces of Design Thinking. 

      4.3. Identity Business Model Generation and the nine building blocks of Business Model Canvas.

    • EMIC Study Unit 4 Lesson: Design Thinking and Business Model Generation
      The subtopics covered in this lesson include Introduction to Design Thinking, Design thinking as a Method, The inspiration phase of Design Thinking, The Ideation Space of Design Thinking, Assessing Opportunity Do-ability, Creativity concept as part of the idea generation space, Facilitating Ideation, Creativity Tools and Techniques, Implementing Phase and Business Model Generation in Design Thinking. 

      Watch this video on the overview of Design Thinking and Business Model Generation after you've read subsection 4.1-4.3 on the Study Unit 4 ebook/readable module.

        
        
    • Assignment to Study unit 4: Design Thinking and Business Model Generation

      ANNOUNCEMENT: ALL LEARNERS SHOULD ATTEMPT THIS ASSIGNMENT  BEFORE THE DUE DATE

  • Study Unit 5 - Introduction to Design Thinking

    This study unit will introduce you to the concept of design thinking method. It also justifies why originations are increasingly using the design thinking method of innovation. The study will emphasize on  the systems of constraints on which design thinking projects are based on

    • EMIC 01, Study Unit 5 ebook or Readable Module- Design Thinking and Method File

      Click on this link to access the ebook or readable module on Study Unit 5 titled Introduction to Design Thinking and Method 

      Upon completion of this study unit, you should be able to:

      5.1 Define Design Thinking method.

      5.2 Describe the relationship between organizations and design.

      5.3 Illustrate the system of constraints on which design thinking projects are based.

      5.4 Describe how to make effective business pitching

    • EMIC 01, Lessons on Study Unit 5 - Design Thinking and Method
      The subtopics covered in this lesson include the Design Thinking method, the relationship between organizations and design, the system of constraints on which design thinking projects are based, and the effective way to make business pitching.

      Watch this video to understand the design thinking method after you've read subsections 5.1-5.4  on the Study Unit 5  ebook/readable module. 

       
       
    • Assignment to Unit 5 - Introduction to Design Thinking

      ANNOUNCEMENT: ALL LEARNERS SHOULD ATTEMPT THIS ASSIGNMENT  BEFORE THE DUE DATE

  • Study Unit 6 - Design Thinking - Inspiration Phase

    The study unit deals with the inspiration phase which is the first phase of the design thinking method of innovation. In this study unit, you will study how to understand people better. In order to understand people better, you will learn how to observe people's daily life activities and actively listen to them so that you can know about their desire and become smarter on your design challenge. 

  • Study Unit 7 - Design Thinking - Ideation Phase

    The study is about the ideation space which is the second phase of the design thinking method. Thus, you will study how to generate more ideas and select the best. In order to do so, you will be familiarized with the opportunity do-ability assessment framework and the factors stimulating or hindering creativity. Further, in this study unit, you will learn how to facilitate the ideation process using different creativity tools and techniques. 

    • EMIC 01, Study Unit 7 ebook or Readable Module- Design Thinking - Ideation Phase File

      Click on this link to access the ebook or readable module on Study Unit 7 titled Design Thinking - Ideation Phase

      Upon completion of this study unit, you should be able to:

      7.1 List the major factors which stimulate/hinder creativity at individual and organizational levels, 

      7.2. Describe the divergent and convergent phases of the ideation space,

      7.3 Illustrate the appropriate use of the different creativity tools and techniques and

      7.4 Explain the opportunity do-ability assessment framework.

    • EMIC 01, Lessons on Study Unit 7 -Design Thinking - Ideation Phase

      The subtopics covered in this lesson include major factors which stimulate/hinder creativity at individual and organizational levels, the divergent and convergent phases of the ideation space, appropriate use of the different creative tools and techniques, and the opportunity to do-ability assessment framework.

      Watch this video to understand the design thinking - Ideation Phase after you've read subsections 7.1-7.4  on the Study Unit 7 ebook/readable module

       

       


    • Assignment to Unit 7 - Design Thinking - Ideation Phase
      ANNOUNCEMENT: ALL LEARNERS SHOULD ATTEMPT THIS ASSIGNMENT  BEFORE THE DUE DATE

  • Study Unit 8 - Design Thinking - Implementation Phase and Business Model Generation


     This study unit deals with the last phase of the design thinking method which is the implementation phase.   Particularly, you will study how to implement ideas through business models. In this study unit, you will be introduced to the business model generation and the business model generation canvas which is a tool used for business modeling as well as a method for coming up with business model innovations. 

  • Study Unit 9 - Communicating Your Ideas or Pitching

    This study deals with communicating novel ideas, resulting from the design thinking project, to potential investors, employees, and other stakeholders. Therefore, you will study what pitching is, why is it important, and how to make a successful pitch.  

    • EMIC 01, Study Unit 9 ebook or Readable Module-Communicating Your Ideas or Pitching Business File

      Click on this link to access the ebook or readable module on Study Unit 5 titled Communicating your Ideas or Pitching business

      Upon completion of this study unit, you should be able to:

      9.1 Define business pitching. 

      9.2 List the strategies to deliver a successful pitch.

      9.3 Describe why pitching is relevant.

      9.4 Explain for who whom to make a pitch.

    • EMIC 01, Lessons on Study Unit 9 - Communicating Your Ideas or Pitching business

      The subtopics covered in this lesson include the relevance of business pitching toward entrepreneurship and innovation development, strategies to deliver a successful pitch, and the effective way to make business pitching in the market outlet. 

      Watch this  video on how to communicate or pitch your ideas

       
       
    • Assignment to EMIC 
      ANNOUNCEMENT: ALL LEARNERS SHOULD ATTEMPT THIS Assignment  BEFORE THE DUE DATE
      THIS ASSIGNMENT COVERED ALL YOU HAVE BEEN LEARNED ON EMIC: ENTREPRENEUR MINDSET, INNOVATION, AND COMPETITIVENESS