4) Entrepreneurial Edge: Mastering Resources for Sustainable Ventures

About the course

Many startup ventures fail due to poor resource planning. This program aims to improve the entrepreneurial skills of students and provides them with a framework to apply during their entrepreneurial journey.

Learning outcomes 

1. Develop the ability to identify and evaluate different types of resources required for sustainable entrepreneurial ventures, including financial, human, intellectual, social, and physical resources, and learn how to strategically acquire, manage, and leverage these resources to achieve business goals and objectives.
2. Acquire skills in resource planning and allocation, including budgeting, financial forecasting, resource allocation strategies, and resource optimization techniques, to effectively manage resources for sustainable ventures and ensure long-term viability.
3. Learn how to develop and use relevant metrics and evaluation techniques to measure and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of resource management strategies, and use data-driven insights to inform decision-making and optimize resource utilization for sustainable ventures.
4. Learn techniques for acquiring resources through various means, such as funding, partnerships, collaborations, and negotiations, and develop negotiation skills to effectively secure resources needed for entrepreneurial activities, while considering ethical and legal considerations.
5. Develop skills in building and managing collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, such as investors, suppliers, customers, and community organizations, to access and leverage resources, share risks, and create mutual value for sustainable ventures.

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