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Entrepreneurship (ENT101)

Course basic information
 

Course Title:   Entrepreneurship (ENT101) Entrepreneurship

Course Code:     ENT 101

Program:  BA 

Department:    Self-Development Skills 

College:    Common First Year 

Institution:    King Saud University 

Version:   1447

Last Revision Date:    10/8/202 H   

 

Table of Contents:

Content

Page

  1. General Information about the course 

3

   2. Teaching mode (mark all that apply)

   

3. Contact Hours (based on the academic semester) 

3

B. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods

Code

Course Learning Outcomes

Code of CLOs aligned with program

Teaching Strategies

Assessment Methods

 

1.0

Knowledge and understanding

 

1.1

Knowledge of the basics and principles of entrepreneurship and its practical applications.

               Not Applicable

The course is not linked to any specific program, as it is a (university requirement) shared across all university programs and not tied to a particular program.

Coaching and counselling inside and outside the classroom.

- Middle-term exam

- Evaluation of activities and duties

 

 

1.2

Learn about the concepts associated with the operational, marketing and financial plan.

 

-Survey method

-Discovery method

-The final test

-Evaluation of activities and duties

 

1.3

Learn about the characteristics of an effective presentation.

 

Discussion and dialogue during the presentation

Observe the student's performance in the presentation

 

1.4

Preparing the project represented by the feasibility study

 

Field work

The project

 

2.0

Skills

 

2.1

Acquire the skills of critical and creative thinking 

 

Cooperative and group education (team work) through generating ideas and innovations

The project (pioneering project idea)

 

2.2

Acquire the skills of generating and developing business ideas and applying them on the ground.

 

-Brainstorming/generating ideas.

-Participate in developing the business plan.

- -Practical application of skills.

Students’ performance in preparing the project (feasibility study)

 

2.3

Acquire feasibility study preparation skills, including: marketing plan, operating plan, and financial financing plan.

 

Cooperative and group learning.

-Case study/problem solving.

-Class discussion.

 Evaluating the written and final form of the business plan (project).

 

2.4

Acquire the presentation skills for the pilot project.

 

The presentation

Observing the students’ performance during the presentation

3.0

Values, autonomy, and responsibility

 

3.1

Mastery: completing the assigned work with the required accuracy.

 

Case study by collecting field data for the project through generating entrepreneurial ideas.

Evaluating class activities and assignments and preparing a feasibility study

3.2

Discipline: The student must adhere to the work rules in the course.

 

Collaborative learning 

Evaluation of the business plan (project).

3.3

Working in a teamwork: The student cooperates with his colleagues in completing group activities.

 

Cooperative learning - discussion and dialogue

Evaluation of the business plan (project).

C. Course Content

No

List of Topics

Contact Hours

1

Introduction of Entrepreneurship

1

2

Definition of Entrepreneurship

1

3

Entrepreneurship and small Business

1

4

Generate Idea for Entrepreneurial Projects

1

5

The kingdom and Entrepreneurship 

1

6

Marketing Plan

1

7

Operation Plan

1

8

Financial Plan

1

9

Business Plan  and Business model

1

10

Presentation Skills of Entrepreneurial Project

1

11

Design presentation and presentation of the idea of ​​​​the pilot project

1

12

Business Environment for Entrepreneurial Projects

1

13

The technological environment for Entrepreneurial Projects

1

14

Financial Support institutions In KSA 

1

15

General Review

1

Total

15

D. Students Assessment Activities

No

Assessment Activities * 

Assessment timing

(in week no)

Percentage of Total Assessment Score

1

Semester work

 

 

 

1. Mid – test

7-8

20  %

 

2. Participation: Assessment of activities and duties

All Semester

10%

 

3. Evaluation of the business plan 

3-12

15%

 

4. Project presentation

7-12

5%

2

Final test

15-16

50 %

*Assessment Activities (i.e., Written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.)

E. Learning Resources and Facilities 

1. References and Learning Resources

Essential References

عمادة السنة الأولى المشتركة. (2023).ريادة الأعمالط11، دار نشر جامعة الملك سعود.

Supportive References

-المبيريك، وفاء؛ والشميمري، أحمد. (2023). ريادة الأعمالالرياضمكتبة العبيكان.

-المبيريك، وفاء؛ والشميمري، أحمد. (2010). مبادئ ريادة الأعمالالرياضمكتبة العبيكان.

-Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton, (2010) Now Discover Your Strengths ISBN: 0-7432-0114-0

Electronic Materials

- Lemonade Stand (business software (

- Micro-business (business software(

Other Learning Materials

 

 

2. Required Facilities and equipment

Items

Resources

facilities 

(Classrooms, laboratories, exhibition rooms, simulation rooms, etc.)

Special for attendance and office hours: and enrichment:

Classroom lecture halls, including:

- Smart boards.

 - Chairs and tables in the form of groups of 40-44 students for seven groups in one classroom.

Technology equipment

(projector, smart board, software)

-Distance Learning / Blackboard / LMS

- Imodium: a computer with high-speed internet for the trainer, and the students use it for project presentations, with MS Office loaded on it.

- Electronic display device (Data show)

Other equipment

(depending on the nature of the specialty)

 

 

 

 

F. Assessment of Course Quality 

Assessment Areas/Issues 

Assessor

Assessment Methods

Effectiveness of teaching

-The students

-Course coordinator

- Head of Department

 

Trainer evaluations are carried out electronically at the end of each semester in an indirect manner.

Effectiveness of students assessment

-Head of Department

-Course coordinator

-Course instructors

 

- Evaluation system for trainers by students through direct electronic evaluation.

Course evaluation forms by instructors and students directly.

Quality of learning resources

Students - Faculty - Experts from the Entrepreneurship Institute 

- Individual student survey forms at the end of each semester directly.

The extent to which CLOs have been achieved

-Head of Department

-Course coordinator

-Course instructors

- Tests and performance monitoring directly.

Forming committees and preparing questionnaires and workshops directly

Transforming the entrepreneurial idea into reality by following up and mobilizing the business model and supporting projects by supporters in an indirect way.

Other

 

 

Assessor  (Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Experts from the Entrepreneurship Institute، Others (specify) 

Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)

G. Specification Approval Data

Council /COMMittee

Self-Development Skills department

Reference No.

The Third

Date

9/9/2025

 

 

4

C. Course Content

5

D. Student Assessment Activities 

6

E. Learning Resources and Facilities

6

1. References and Learning Resources

6

2. Required Facilities and Equipment 

6

 

 

F. Assessment of Course Qualit

7

G. Specification Approval Data

7

A. General information about the course:

1. Course Identification

1. Credit hours: ( ……… )

 

2. Course type

A.

 University 

 College

 Department

 Track

 Others

B.

 Required

 Elective

3. Level/year at which this course is offered: Common First Year / 2023 1445 -

4. Course general Description:

This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for idea generation and innovations then convert them into real-world business models. This is done based on basic entrepreneurship principles and practical applications for building a successful business. Students will also learn what takes to be a successful entrepreneur, writing a feasibility study, developing a marketing plan, search for funding, managing projects, understanding business laws and regulations, and knowing major financial support institutions in KSA

 

5. Pre-requirements for this course (if any):

none

 

6. Co-requisites for this course (if any):

none

 

 

7. Course Main Objective(s):

The entrepreneurship course aims to develop entrepreneurship skills; To provide university students with the necessary skills and knowledge that qualify them for success in establishing entrepreneurial projects.

 

       

2. Teaching mode (mark all that apply)

No

Mode of Instruction

Contact Hours

Percentage

1

Traditional classroom

 

 

2

E-learning

15

100%

3

Hybrid

  • Traditional classroom
  • E-learning

 

 

4

Distance learning

 

 

 

3. Contact Hours (based on the academic semester)

No

Activity

Contact Hours

  1.  

Lectures

15

  1.  

Laboratory/Studio

 

  1.  

Field

 

  1.  

Tutorial 

 

  1.  

Others (specify)

 

Total

15

B. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods

Code

Course Learning Outcomes

Code of CLOs aligned with program

Teaching Strategies

Assessment Methods

 

1.0

Knowledge and understanding

 

1.1

Knowledge of the basics and principles of entrepreneurship and its practical applications.

               Not Applicable

The course is not linked to any specific program, as it is a (university requirement) shared across all university programs and not tied to a particular program.

Coaching and counselling inside and outside the classroom.

- Middle-term exam

- Evaluation of activities and duties

 

 

1.2

Learn about the concepts associated with the operational, marketing and financial plan.

 

-Survey method

-Discovery method

-The final test

-Evaluation of activities and duties

 

1.3

Learn about the characteristics of an effective presentation.

 

Discussion and dialogue during the presentation

Observe the student's performance in the presentation

 

1.4

Preparing the project represented by the feasibility study

 

Field work

The project

 

2.0

Skills

 

2.1

Acquire the skills of critical and creative thinking 

 

Cooperative and group education (team work) through generating ideas and innovations

The project (pioneering project idea)

 

2.2

Acquire the skills of generating and developing business ideas and applying them on the ground.

 

-Brainstorming/generating ideas.

-Participate in developing the business plan.

- -Practical application of skills.

Students’ performance in preparing the project (feasibility study)

 

2.3

Acquire feasibility study preparation skills, including: marketing plan, operating plan, and financial financing plan.

 

Cooperative and group learning.

-Case study/problem solving.

-Class discussion.

 Evaluating the written and final form of the business plan (project).

 

2.4

Acquire the presentation skills for the pilot project.

 

The presentation

Observing the students’ performance during the presentation

3.0

Values, autonomy, and responsibility

 

3.1

Mastery: completing the assigned work with the required accuracy.

 

Case study by collecting field data for the project through generating entrepreneurial ideas.

Evaluating class activities and assignments and preparing a feasibility study

3.2

Discipline: The student must adhere to the work rules in the course.

 

Collaborative learning 

Evaluation of the business plan (project).

3.3

Working in a teamwork: The student cooperates with his colleagues in completing group activities.

 

Cooperative learning - discussion and dialogue

Evaluation of the business plan (project).

C. Course Content

No

List of Topics

Contact Hours

1

Introduction of Entrepreneurship

1

2

Definition of Entrepreneurship

1

3

Entrepreneurship and small Business

1

4

Generate Idea for Entrepreneurial Projects

1

5

The kingdom and Entrepreneurship 

1

6

Marketing Plan

1

7

Operation Plan

1

8

Financial Plan

1

9

Business Plan  and Business model

1

10

Presentation Skills of Entrepreneurial Project

1

11

Design presentation and presentation of the idea of ​​​​the pilot project

1

12

Business Environment for Entrepreneurial Projects

1

13

The technological environment for Entrepreneurial Projects

1

14

Financial Support institutions In KSA 

1

15

General Review

1

Total

15

D. Students Assessment Activities

No

Assessment Activities * 

Assessment timing

(in week no)

Percentage of Total Assessment Score

1

Semester work

 

 

 

1. Mid – test

7-8

20   %

 

2. Participation: Assessment of activities and duties

All Semester

10%

 

3. Evaluation of the business plan 

3-12

15%

 

4. Project presentation

7-12

5%

2

Final test

15-16

50 %

*Assessment Activities (i.e., Written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.)

E. Learning Resources and Facilities 

1. References and Learning Resources

Essential References

عمادة السنة الأولى المشتركة. (2023). ريادة الأعمال.  ط11، دار نشر جامعة الملك سعود.

Supportive References

-المبيريك، وفاء؛ والشميمري، أحمد. (2023). ريادة الأعمالالرياضمكتبة العبيكان.

-المبيريك، وفاء؛ والشميمري، أحمد. (2010). مبادئ ريادة الأعمالالرياضمكتبة العبيكان.

-Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton, (2010) Now Discover Your Strengths ISBN: 0-7432-0114-0

Electronic Materials

- Lemonade Stand (business software (

- Micro-business (business software(

Other Learning Materials

 

 

2. Required Facilities and equipment

Items

Resources

facilities 

(Classrooms, laboratories, exhibition rooms, simulation rooms, etc.)

Special for attendance and office hours: and enrichment:

Classroom lecture halls, including:

- Smart boards.

 - Chairs and tables in the form of groups of 40-44 students for seven groups in one classroom.

Technology equipment

(projector, smart board, software)

-Distance Learning / Blackboard / LMS

- Imodium: a computer with high-speed internet for the trainer, and the students use it for project presentations, with MS Office loaded on it.

- Electronic display device (Data show)

Other equipment

(depending on the nature of the specialty)

 

F. Assessment of Course Qualit

Assessment Areas/Issues 

Assessor

Assessment Methods

Effectiveness of teaching

-The students

-Course coordinator

- Head of Department

 

Trainer evaluations are carried out electronically at the end of each semester in an indirect manner.

Effectiveness of students assessment

-Head of Department

-Course coordinator

-Course instructors

 

- Evaluation system for trainers by students through direct electronic evaluation.

Course evaluation forms by instructors and students directly.

Quality of learning resources

Students - Faculty - Experts from the Entrepreneurship Institute 

- Individual student survey forms at the end of each semester directly.

The extent to which CLOs have been achieved

-Head of Department

-Course coordinator

-Course instructors

- Tests and performance monitoring directly.

Forming committees and preparing questionnaires and workshops directly

Transforming the entrepreneurial idea into reality by following up and mobilizing the business model and supporting projects by supporters in an indirect way.

Other

 

 

Assessor  (Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Experts from the Entrepreneurship Institute، Others (specify) 

Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)

G. Specification Approval Data

Council /COMMittee

Self-Development Skills department

Reference No.

The Third

Date

9/9/2025

 

Last updated on : September 29, 2025 3:40pm