Introduction to Entrepreneurship. Concept of Entrepreneurship. The Entrepreneurial Process. Traits and characteristic of entrepreneur. The Entrepreneurial attitude: Generation of business and innovation. Entrepreneurship and SMEs: Opportunities of setting up an agribusiness. Development of a business plan. Challenges of Entrepreneurship. Sustainable Entrepreneurship. Leadership: Leading the Entrepreneurial team. Leadership and Innovation. Case studies of successful ventures and business failures. Clustering and Business Incubators. Innovation, external linkages and growth of agribusiness. Importance of R&D in the innovation process. Intellectual Property Rights; Legislations in Mauritius. Legal forms of entrepreneurship. Emerging trends in innovative agribusinesses in line with new technology and climate change mitigation for SIDS.
Faculty
Department
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Combination of APS & AFS
Contact Details
Administrative assistant: Mr. ABEELUCK Yajyushsingh
Telephone: 4037400
Email: aofoa-exam@uom.ac.mu
