Introduction to Entrepreneurship. Concept of Entrepreneurship. The Entrepreneurial Process. The entrepreneurial attitude: Generation of business ideas and innovation. Entrepreneurship and SMEs: Opportunities for setting up an agribusiness. Development of a business plan. Interpretation of financial data and Financial Reporting. Understanding trade markets for agricultural commodities and raw materials. Challenges of Entrepreneurship. Sustainable Entrepreneurship. Leadership: Leading the Entrepreneurial team. Leadership and Innovation. Case studies of successful ventures and business failures. Clustering & Business Incubators. Innovation and growth of agribusinesses. Importance of R&D in the innovation process. Intellectual Property protection for Innovators; IPR Legislations in Mauritius. Working session to propose innovation in agribusiness in Mauritius.
