HOLY CHILD COLLEGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.Allah Valley Drive, Surallah South Cotabato

College of Computer StudiesBachelor of Science in Information Technology2nd Semester, School Year 2013-2014

I. Course Code:IT213

II. Course Title:TECHNOPRENEURSHIP

III. Course Credit:3 UNITS

IV. Teacher:Lornilo S. Alimpuangon

Course Description:This course is designed to develop knowledge, creative and innovative skills of the students in accordance with industry standards. This course covers the principles and theories of technopreneurship. Students are expected to develop and implement a feasible IT business plan. Understand the difference between entrepreneurship and technopreneurship. Apply the principles and theories of entrepreneurship and management in IT business. Understand the interplay between various factors affecting the IT business.

Course Rationale:The subject aims to equipped students to become future Technopreneur with adequate knowledge and understanding on the process of new venture creation through actually working through the process themselves which currently are in the core of operations of most establishmentsand enterprises.

V. Course ObjectivesA. General Objectives:At the end of the course, the students are expected to develop a feasible IT business plan and gained the knowledge of an entrepreneurial manager required to directly contribute to the growth of technology-based businesses.

B. Specific Objectives:Specifically, the students must be able to:

1. Cognitive: Learn to improve their chances of successfully starting their own IT related business. Learn to analyze market opportunities. Develop creative problem-solving skills required in technopreneurial type of businesses. Develop an idea for a new IT business.

2. Affective: Help students understand the process, challenges, risks and rewards of starting up a new business. Describes how self-fulfilling when you impress a panel of investors/judges using an investor presentation.

3. Psychomotor: Equip them with the tools required to start their own business. Ability to create and assess business ideas. Form and work successfully in a team. Make a professional presentation or marketing tools on product and services using Information Technology.

VI. Course Outline

Topic ObjectivesSubject MatterValues IntegratedTeaching MethodInstructional MaterialsEvaluationTime FrameExpected Output

Learn the principles and theories of Technopreneurship

Introduction to Technopreneurship About Technology Role of Technology Technopreneurship the IT Viewpoint

Technopreneur Successful Traits of Technopreneur Elements of Intellectual Capital Importance of Technopreneur How to be Technopreneur? Basic Facts about Technopreneur and

Overview on Principles and Theories about Entrepreneurship Entrepreneur Four Types of Entrepreneurship Characteristics of Entrepreneurship Difference between Entrepreneurship and Small Business Being a Technopreneur Success Tips

Overview of Industry Technopreneur and the economy Technopreneurship Ecosystem and its components Nature of Entrepreneurship Differences between Entrepreneur and Technopreneur Entrepreneurial Process vs Technopreneurial Process

AwarenessValues of service

AwarenessValues of service

Efficiency, Literacy,Knowledge

Knowledge,Effectiveness,Innovative,creative

Lecture-Presentation and illustration

Teachers elicitation on importance about facts introduced.

Small group discussion or assembly

Role-playingHand-outsComputer(s)Internet

Hand-outsComputer(s)Internet

Hand-outsComputer(s)Internet

Whiteboard,Wyteboard marker,Hand-outs

RecitationWritten quizSeat work

RecitationWritten quiz

RecitationScored activitySeat work

Scored activity and presentationAssignment1st Week3 hrs

2nd-3rd Week6 hrs.

4th-5th Week6 hrs.

6th Week3 hrs.

Understand the principles and theories of Technopreneurship

PRELIM EXAMUnderstand the interplay between various factors affecting the IT businesses.

MIDTERM EXAM

To develop and implement a feasible IT business plan.

FINAL EXAM

Internet Statistics, Social Media and Internet Marketing Internet population Asias Top Internet Countries Internet Search (e.q. Google) Internet Marketing Advantage of Internet Marketing Consumers and users ecosystems

Bloggers and Advertisers What is Blog? 4 Cs of Blogging Bloggers and Advertisers

E-Commerce E-Commerce Platforms E-mail Marketing

Government regulations What is high-tech industry? Idea generation and evaluation IPR, patents and legal issues Financing sources

Developing the Business plan Developing a business plan Starting a business Planning as a process Elements of successful business plan Dos and Donts of Business Plan Importance of Graphics(for illustration and presentation) Business Model Representation

Creativity and business innovation Management of the business Global opportunities for entrepreneurs

Technology Solutions for Small Business Twelve (12) areas of Technology Mobile Technology, Business Analytics, Cloud Computing, and Social Businesses Gartners 2013 Technology Trends Technical Knowledge and Skills Industry Experts

Packaging revolution/development and Innovative product bazaar or service centers

Realization,Accuracy,Knowledge

Awareness,Idealistic,Innovative

Strategic,Innovative

Awareness,Values,Analytic

Risk-taker,Credible,Persistence,Appropriateness

Task management skills,Awareness

Awareness,Knowledge,Appreciative,Innovative

Innovation,CreativityInternet Research

Lecture-Discussion

Simple Website makingUsing Publishing software

Make a Marketing Survey questionnaires

Students-presentation on policies and government regulation followed by teachers elicitation and feedback

Lecture-Discussion,Guide students in making a draft of a business plan.

Assignments on Business Opportunities

Lecture-Discussion followed by teachers elicitation on topics presented

Students research and presentation

Students impress a panel of investors/ judges in an investor presentationPrinted research work

Whiteboard,Wyteboard marker,Hand-outs

Computer units,Internet, Website samples, MsPublisher

PowerPoint,Whiteboard,Wyteboard marker,

Whiteboard marker,Whiteboard,PowerPoint

Whiteboard marker,Whiteboard,PowerPoint

Whiteboard marker,Whiteboard,PowerPointManila paper

Whiteboard marker,Whiteboard,PowerPointManila paper

Check research work,recitation

SeatworkWritten quizAssignment

Scored Activity/Project

Checked survey questionnaires

Recitation,Scored presentation,Written quiz

Checked and scored a Draft of business plan/model

Assignment

Written quiz,Seatwork

Written quiz,Seatwork

Recording of Investors/Judges evaluation results.

7th-8th Week6 hrs.

9th Week3 hrs.

10th Week3 hrs.

11th Week3 hrs.

12th-13th Week6 hrs.

14th-15th Week6 hrs.

16th-17th Week6 hrs.

18th Week3 hrs.

Acquired understanding about the interplay between various factors affecting the IT businesses.

Acquired knowledge and understanding in Developing and implementing a feasible IT business plan.

Grading System: SEMESTRAL GRADE = (PRELIM + MIDTERM + FINAL) GRADEWherein: Periodical Exam - 40% 3Quizzes - 30%Assignment/Project/Exercises - 20%Attendance/Recitation -10%TOTAL 100%

VII. References:Main References:DANIEL MANKANI. 2003. Technopreneurship: The Successful Entrepreneur in the New Economy. Prentice Hall

Other Reference :EDWARD ELGAR. 2007. Entrepreneurship, Cooperation and the Firm: The Emergence and Survival of High-Technology Ventures in Europe. Edi: Jan Ulijn, Dominique Drillon, and Frank Lasch. Wiley Pub.LANG, J.(2002), The High Tech Entrepreneur's Handbook, Ft.com.WEINTRAUT,J.N. AND C.BARR(2002), Lightspeed Business, Wiley.DAVID SHEFF (2002), China Dawn: The Story ofa Technology and Business Revolution, HarperBusiness

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