Entrepreneurship
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Program Description
Entrepreneurship teaches you how to start, run, and grow businesses. You will study business planning, marketing, basic finance, leadership, operations, and project management, with practical work such as creating business plans and running small projects. The course builds skills in customer research, budgeting, digital marketing, and simple accounting. Graduates can become business managers, marketing specialists, human resources officers, financial analysts, or start their own enterprises. This program is hands-on and encourages creativity, problem solving, and leadership, so you can turn ideas into real opportunities in Ghana's growing market.
Aims & Objectives
Develop a complete business plan and pitch for a small enterprise project by the end of the course.
Master basic bookkeeping and budgeting to prepare simple income and expense statements using spreadsheets.
Understand marketing principles and conduct at least one market survey to identify customers and needs.
Create and manage a practical group business or enterprise, demonstrating project planning and teamwork.
Why Choose This Program?
Practical, hands-on learning
You apply ideas by building real projects and school enterprises, so learning is active and career-ready.
Strong job and self-employment prospects
Skills prepare you for roles in management, marketing, finance, or to start your own business in local markets.
Relevant digital and financial skills
You learn tools for budgeting, digital marketing, and simple analytics that employers and customers value.
Pathways to internships and local support
Program links with local SMEs, incubators, and community projects, offering practical exposure and mentorship.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Use Excel for budgets and simple analyses, PowerPoint for pitches, and Word for business documents.
Collect and interpret basic sales and customer data to make informed decisions and improve operations.
Prepare simple budgets, cashflow estimates, and basic financial records to manage a small business.
Use social media, basic content design tools, and Google tools to reach customers and measure campaign results.
Plan tasks, set timelines, assign responsibilities, and track progress when running a business project.
Tools & Resources
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
QuickBooks or basic accounting app
Google Analytics and Google Forms
Canva or simple design tools
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Limited practical experience applying theory.
Difficulty with numbers and financial records.
Tips & Advice
Join school enterprise clubs, take part in practical projects, and practice by selling small goods or services.
Use guided Excel tutorials, practice simple bookkeeping, and ask teachers for extra practice exercises.
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