Entrepreneurship in Insurance

Course Description

This course is designed to cultivate in students a mindset oriented towards innovative thinking and job creation rather than job seeking. Its comprehensive content encompasses theories related to Entrepreneurial Culture, the intricate web of Entrepreneurial Support Systems, the nexus between disadvantaged individuals and entrepreneurship, as well as the dynamic interplay between the State and entrepreneurial initiatives. Through a robust exploration of these facets, the course aims to empower students with the knowledge and skills necessary to foster entrepreneurial thinking, ultimately encouraging them to become creators of opportunities and drivers of economic innovation.

Course objectives

This course is intended to serve the following objectives:

1. Instill in students an understanding of the paramount best practices, learning from both successes and failures, and navigating the spectrum of opportunities and constraints within the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship.
2. Offer fresh and insightful perspectives on the myriad opportunities available for small businesses, encouraging students to critically analyze and capitalize on these prospects.
3. Equip students with the acumen to identify innovative ideas and transform them into viable concepts through a systematic exploration of the entrepreneurial process, fostering the development of practical and sustainable business initiatives. 

Expected learning outcomes

By the end of the course, every learner should be able to:

1. Possess a comprehensive understanding of the foundational concept of entrepreneurship, recognizing its paramount importance in today's dynamic business landscape.
2. Have acquired essential knowledge essential for initiating and nurturing a business venture.
3. Demonstrate practical skills in the initiation, establishment, and ownership of businesses. 
4.  Have hands-on expertise needed to confidently navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship, laying the groundwork for successful business inception and growth

Further reading

Kao, John. (1989); Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Organizations. Prentice Hall international.

Bridge, S.M,O`Neil, K. and Cromie, S (2003) Understanding Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and small business ,2nd Edition Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke

Gupta, C, B and snrinvan, N.P. (1996) Entrepreneurship Development, Sultan, hand and sons Publications

O`Malia, T.J (2000), The Entrepreneurial journet, Calabas, C A,Brabdywine

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