NOUN – ENT 301: Sociology of Entrepreneurship

The “ENT 301: Sociology of Entrepreneurship” course is a comprehensive program offered by the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). It includes an introduction, course contents, course aims, course objectives, working through the course, course materials, study units, textbooks and references, assignment file, assessment, tutor-marked assignment, final examination and grading, how to get the best out of this course, facilitators/tutors and tutorials, useful advice, and a summary.

The course is divided into several units, each focusing on different aspects of the sociology of entrepreneurship. For example, Unit 1 is an “Introduction to Sociology of Entrepreneurship,” which includes topics such as the social profile of the entrepreneur, negative perceptions and clarifications, and personality traits of entrepreneurs.

The course aims to provide a proper understanding of the entrepreneur and entrepreneurship before delving into the mainstream of the subject matter. It explores theories of entrepreneurship, economic constraints, and the emergence of entrepreneurs in society, with particular reference to Nigeria.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Sociology of Entrepreneurship

Unit 1: Social Profile of the Entrepreneur
Unit 2: Negative Perceptions and Clarifications
Unit 3: Personality Traits of the Entrepreneurs
Unit 4: Determinants of Entrepreneurial Personality

Module 2: Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Theories

Unit 1: Economic Entrepreneurship Theories
Unit 2: Psychological Entrepreneurship Theories
Unit 3: Sociological Entrepreneurship Theory
Unit 4: Anthropological Entrepreneurship Theory
Unit 5: Opportunity based Entrepreneurship Theories
Unit 6: Resource based Entrepreneurship Theories

Module 3: Emergence of Sociology of Entrepreneurship

Module 4: Sociology of Entrepreneurship in Nigeria and Economic Development

Module 5: Sociology of Development of Entrepreneurship

Module 6: Development of the Potential for Entrepreneurship

Please note that this course operates autonomously and is not officially connected to, or in affiliation with the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). Our material is a supplemental tutorial put together by subject matter experts to help solve the study problems being encountered by NOUN Students. We advise students to stick to the University recommended textbooks for this course which we also referenced throughout this course.

We will continue to work to update the courses with the most recent updates if any. We enthusiastically look forward to your involvement in this enlightening and transformative program.

Referenced Materials
Course Code: ENT 301
Course Title: Sociology of Entrepreneurship
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