Entrepreneurship.pdf

The Entrepreneurship course for Class XI-XII (2022-23) aims to instill an entrepreneurial mindset among students, encouraging them to opt for self-employment and appreciate the dynamic changes in the economy. The course objectives include developing an entrepreneurial mindset, promoting entrepreneurship as a life skill, and enabling students to understand the role of entrepreneurship in economic growth and development.

The course structure consists of a theory paper with 70 marks and project work with 30 marks. The course content is divided into seven units:

1. Entrepreneurship: Concept and Functions (15 periods) - introduces the concept, functions, and need for entrepreneurship.
2. An Entrepreneur (25 periods) - explores the motivations, types, competencies, and characteristics of entrepreneurs.
3. Entrepreneurial Journey (30 periods) - covers idea generation, feasibility study, business plan, and execution.
4. Entrepreneurship as Innovation and Problem Solving (30 periods) - discusses entrepreneurs as problem solvers, innovations, and the role of technology.
5. Understanding the Market (40 periods) - examines market concepts, types, micro and macro environment, market research, and marketing mix.
6. Business Finance and Arithmetic (30 periods) - focuses on unit cost, unit price, types of costs, and break-even analysis.
7. Resource Mobilization (30 periods) - not fully detailed in the provided text.

The course aims to create "job providers rather than job seekers" and enhance the quality of life through entrepreneurship education.