Course Syllabus

I. COURSE CODE: ENTR409

II. COURSE TITLE: Risk Management and Seminars on Entrepreneurship

III. PRE-REQUISITE: None

IV. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The subject exposes students to the various factors that contribute to the success or failure of
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) including the role of risk management to the actual
production process of the business. Recent trends in entrepreneurship and management of
different type of businesses are included in the course which are to be discussed through
seminars hosted by the students themselves. Case writing workshops and company visits intend
to have students see points to particular interest and motivate them to embark on
entrepreneurship.

V. COURSE CREDIT: 3 Units

VI. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course, the students are expected to:

1. Identify the internal and external factors which contribute to the success or failure of
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs);
2. Discuss the importance of government agencies and institutions that assists MSMEs to
become successful;
3. Establish a positive culture in controlling risks not only in business but also to everyday
activities.
4. Explain the concepts and trends which can contribute to the success of Filipino
entrepreneurs;
5. Write a case study of a chosen successful MSME with the application of the concepts
learned in various courses; and
6. Develop the values of faith, zeal and community.

VII. COURSE OUTLINE Time Allotment

PRELIM PERIOD
1. Orientation and Scheduling of Activities 2 hours

Case writing activity to be assigned and presented and finals

Discussion of assignments and other requirements
2. Introduction to Lecture Proper 5 hours

Framework for analyzing success and failure of MSMEs

Cases of Successful Filipino Entrepreneurs
3. Government Agencies 9 hours

Department of Trade and Industry

Department of Science and Technology
Intellectual Property Office
Bureau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection
Product Development and Design Center of the Philippines
Technology and Livelihood Resource Center
Center for International Trade Exposition and Missions
 Small Business and Guarantee Corporation
4. Integrating Activity 2 hours

PRELIM EXAM
MIDTERM
5. Risk Management 18 hours

Nature and the Process of Risk Management

Occupational Safety and Health
Applying Loss Control Techniques
Insurance for MSMEs
Accidents and Safety Consciousness
Guidelines for Disaster Management
 Related Issues
Sample Application
MIDTERM EXAM
FINAL PERIOD
6. Seminars on Entrepreneurship 8 hours

Factors Affecting the Success or Failure of MSMEs

from different business sectors
Risk Management Applications of MSMEs
Trends on Entrepreneurship
7. Integrating Activity 1 hour
8. Case Study of Successful Entrepreneurs 8 hours

Presentation of Paper
9. Integrating Activity 1 hour

FINAL EXAM
VIII. Course Requirement

Integration Paper for the successful SMEs and the government reports
Enterprise Visit/Exposure Trip
Case Study
IX. Grading System

CLASS STANDING (2/3) Attendance 10%

Recitation 20%
Seatwork/Assignment/Reaction Paper
Reporting/Case Study/Clippings 30%
Quizzes/Case Study Writing 40%
MAJOR EXAM (1/3)
Grade Computation
PG = (CS*2/3) + (Prelim Exam*1/3)
MG = (CS*2/3) + (Midterm Exam*1/3)
PreFG = (CS*2/3) + (Finals Exam*1/3)
FG = (PG+MG+PreFG)/3
X. References

Books
Edralin, Divina (1998). Entrepinoy Entrepreneurial Success: Filipino Experience. Manila: DLSU
Press.
Anres, Tomas (1999). Risk Management and Disaster Control. Philippines: Giraffe Books.
Books on Human Resource Management, Chapter/s on Occupational Safety and
Health.