6th Semester

Instructor’s Information:

Dr. Saima Batool, Associate Professor

Department of Business Administration

Email: saima.batool@niu.edu.pk

Class & Timings:

Consultancy Hours:

Monday (3:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.)

Tuesday: (3:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.)

Thursday (10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)

Course Prerequisite:

None

Course Philosophy:

This course provides business and non-business majors with the skills necessary to succeed as an entrepreneur. The fundamentals of starting and operating a business, developing a business plan, obtaining financing, marketing a product or service and developing an effective accounting system will be covered. This course teaches some of the generic and transferable skills required to become an entrepreneur, and raises the student's awareness of the legal, business, managerial, creative, analytical and interpersonal skills relevant to setting up and running an innovative organization.

This course utilizes multiple learning modes, including: independent reading, primary research, lecture, group discussion, case studies, guest lectures and exposure to practice. Students who participate in and engage with every mode are most likely to gain the most learning from the course. Preparation for every lecture session is essential, as students are expected to be active participants in their own and others learning experience.