UNIT – 1
Understanding Entrepreneurship
1.1 Concepts and Overview of Entrepreneurship
1.2 Evolution of term ‘Entrepreneurship’
1.3 Factors influencing entrepreneurship’ (1) Psychological factors (2) Social factors (3) Economic factor (4) Environmental factors
1.4 Types of entrepreneurs
1.5 Difference between Entrepreneur and Manager
1.6 Barriers to entrepreneurship

UNIT – 2
Dimensions of Entrepreneurship
2.1 Entrepreneurial Culture & Society
2.2 Entrepreneurial Potential and Potential Entrepreneur
2.3 Emerging Trends in Entrepreneurship Development
2.4 Women Entrepreneurship
2.5 Rural Entrepreneurship
2.6 Social Entrepreneurship in India

UNIT – 3
Entrepreneurship Development Program
3.1 Entrepreneurial Development Programs (EDP)
3.2 Role, relevance, and significance
3.3 Role of Government in organizing EDPs
3.4 Stages of EDP
3.5 Problems of EDP

UNIT – 4
Business Plan and Project Report
4.1 Business Plan Preparation and Project Financing
4.2 Market Feasibility, Technical Feasibility and Financial Viability
4.3 Project Report Preparation
4.4 Financial Projections Preparation

UNIT – 5
Business Opportunities and Start-up Policies
5.1 Business Opportunities in the Contest of Maharashtra and Industrial Policy of the State
5.2 Business Incubation Centres
5.3 Export oriented Unit
5.4 Start-up Policy Framework and Incentives

UNIT – 6
Small Business and Funding
6.1 Concept and Definition, Role of Small Business in the modern Indian Economy,
6.2 Steps for starting a small industry, registration as SSI, advantages and problems of SSIs
6.3 Institutional Support mechanism in India; Incentives and Facilities, Govt. Policies for SSI
6.4 Sources of Finance- Venture capital- Venture capital process- Business angles- Commercial banks- Government Grants and Schemes.