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FM-USeP-PRS-01
Republic of the Philippines

University of Southeastern Philippines Issue Status 02

Iñigo St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City 8000 Revision No. 01

Telephone: (082) 227-8192
Website: www.usep.edu.ph Date Effective 01 March 2018
Email: president@usep.edu.ph
Approved by President

COURSE SYLLABUS IN IT 121 – TECHNOPRENEURSHIP

VISION INSTITUTIONAL GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES PROGRAM INFORMATION

By becoming a premier university in the ASEAN Region, the USEP shall be a

center of excellence and development, responsive and adaptive to fast- Leadership Skills Graduate Outcome Performance Indicator
changing environments. USEP shall be known as the leading university in
the country that fosters innovation and applies knowledge to create value Creates and inspires positive changes in the organization; exercises
towards social, economic, and technological developments. responsibility with integrity and accountability in the practice of one’s Work effectively as an individual and as a  Collaborate with student and/or
profession or vocation. member or leader in diverse teams and in teachers to design and/or develop
multidisciplinary settings in the development computing solutions.
MISSION
Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills
of information technology solutions by  Set proper goals and timeline of
applying appropriate combination of activities to complete team
USeP shall produce world-class graduates and relevant research and theoretical knowledge and practical skills objectives and be able to manage
extension through quality education and sustainable resource management. Demonstrates creativity, innovativeness, and intellectual curiosity in and exercising responsibility with integrity resources needed by the team in
optimizing available resources to develop new knowledge, methods, and accountability. achieving goals.
Particularly, USEP is committed to: processes, systems, and value-added technologies.  Communicate effectively
 Provide quality education for students to grow in knowledge, promote Communicate effectively the computing (written/oral) in the computing
their well-rounded development, and make them globally competitive in Service Oriented activities and solutions by being able to discipline
the world of work; comprehend and write effective reports,  Develop skills for conveying visual
Demonstrates concern for others, practices professional ethics, honesty, design documentation, make effective and/or mediated messages in
 Engage in high impact research, not only for knowledge’s sake, but also
presentations, and give clear instructions to diverse audience
for its practical benefits to society; and, and exemplifies socio-cultural, environmental concern, and sustainability.
achieve goals and effect positive changes.  Present a proposed solution in
 Promote entrepreneurship and industry collaboration. class or in public forum
Lifelong Learning
 Develop a personal development
GOALS plan as a pre-commercialization of
Demonstrates enthusiasm and passion for continuous personal and Engage in independent learning as computing solutions
To achieve its mission, the University aims to: professional development. recognition of the importance of continuing  Engage in continuing knowledge
 produce globally competitive and morally upright graduates. one’s own professional development by acquisition in the computing field
 develop a strong RDE culture with competent human resource and Professional Competence conducting information technology research evidenced by conducting
activities. computing research activities
responsive and relevant researches that are adapted and utilized
for development. Demonstrates proficiency and flexibility in the area of specialization and Report a conducted independent
in conveying information in accordance with global standards. learning activity
 produce an effective and efficient generation, allocation, and
utilization of resources within the academe.

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 I. COURSE INFORMATION Workload of Students:

Course Code: IT 121 Students are expected to do course-related works such as reading recommended
Course Title: Technopreneurship references, studying for quizzes and examinations, completing the “Learning Evidences”
Pre-requisite: IC 112 – Professional Ethics in Computing required in the course, and other related tasks.
Credit: 3.0
Level: 1st Year
Semester: 2nd Semester
Version number: 1.0

Course Description:
Faculty Information:
This course, in some way, challenges this way of thinking and offers a contrasting but fresh
perspective. In this course, the students embark on a mindset journey that exposes them to Name: Jamal Kay B. Rogers
Email: jamalkay.rogers@usep.edu.ph
a different world view with the intention of unleashing their creativity and the passion to
Contact Number (Office): +6382 227-8192 local 276
create and innovate through technology. Thus, this course on technopreneurship offers Consultation Schedule: TBA
another mindset. It is an alternative and an option for students to consider when they
graduate. This course prepares the students to be budding technopreneurs. They journey
into a gradual process of self-mastery, environment mastery, enterprise mastery and the
development of a business plan

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 II. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO):

On the completion of the course, student is expected to be able to do the following:

Course Outcomes Graduate Outcomes Aligned to

Work effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multidisciplinary settings in the
CO1 Conceptualize computing solutions with value for commercialization. development of information technology solutions by applying appropriate combination of theoretical knowledge and
practical skills and exercising responsibility with integrity and accountability.

Communicate effectively the computing activities and solutions by being able to comprehend and write effective reports,
Present proposed computing solutions through elevator pitches and
CO2 design documentation, make effective presentations, and give clear instructions to achieve goals and effect positive
public presentations.
changes.
Engage in independent learning as recognition of the importance of continuing one’s own professional development by
CO3 Develop a draft business plan for computing solutions.
conducting information technology research activities.

III. LEARNING EVIDENCES:

As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student has to do and submit the following:

Learning Evidence Description and other Details Course Outcomes it represents

LO1 Computing Solution with Potential Commercialization Value A computing solution idea generated based on potential commercialization value CO1
LO2 Proposed Computing Solution Pitch/Presentation A pitch and/or presentation of a proposed computing solution with business canvass model CO2
LO3 Business Plan Draft A draft business plan of a computing solution for commercialization CO3

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 IV. MEASUREMENT SYSTEM:

Learning Evidence/Output to Assess: LO1: Computing Solution with Potential Commercialization Value

Area to Assess Beyond Expectation (25)
Superb presentation of relevant and
legitimate information that shows a
Ideas and Content complete in-depth analysis of an
important topic.
The ideas are highly organized. The
reader and listener can easily follow the
Organization line of reasoning.
The concept demonstrates the
student’s full understanding on the
Knowledge Application lessons learned in the course and with
further ideas applied.
Document is exceptionally well written
and with all needed and additional
Documentation information clearly shown and
presented.
Expected (20)
Balanced presentation of relevant and
legitimate information that shows a
thoughtful, in-depth analysis of a significant
topic. Reader gains important insights.
The ideas are arranged logically. They flow
smoothly and are clearly linked to each
other. The reader and listener can follow the
line of reasoning.
The concept demonstrates the student’s full
understanding on the lessons learned in the
course as applied.
Document is organized and well written,
with diagrams and tables embedded.
Satisfactory (15)
Information displays evidence of a basic
analysis of a significant topic. Reader
gains some insights.
The ideas are arranged logically. They
are usually clearly linked to each other.
For the most part, the reader and listener
can follow the line of reasoning.
The concept demonstrates that the
student, for most part, understand the
lessons learned in the course as applied.
Document for most part is reasonably
organized and readable with minimal
acceptable writing errors; all charts and
tables are embedded in report
Acceptable (10)
Analysis is basic or general. Reader gains
few insights.
The paper and presentation are arranged
logically, although ideas fail to make
sense together occasionally. The reader
and listener can fairly follow the line of
reasoning.
The concept demonstrates that the
student, to a certain extent, understand
the lessons learned in the course as
applied.
Document to a certain extent is
reasonably organized and readable with
few writing errors; all charts and tables
are embedded in report.
Unacceptable (5)
Analysis is vague or not evident.
Reader is confused or may be
misinformed.
The paper and presentation are not
logically organized. Frequently, ideas
fail to make sense together. The
reader and listener cannot identify a
line of reasoning and loses interest.
The concept does not demonstrate
that the student fully understood the
lessons learned in the course.
Document is poorly organized and
hard to follow; digrams not embedded
in report; many writing errors.

Learning Evidence/Output to Assess: LO2: Proposed Computing Solution Pitch/Presentation

Area to Assess Beyond Expectation (25) Expected (20) Satisfactory (15) Unacceptable (0)
Speech looks rehearsed and they maintain eye Speech looks somewhat rehearsed and maintains eye Speech does not look rehearsed and makes no eye
Performance
contact with the audience. contact sometimes contact.
Clearly explains what their skills are and how Somewhat describes their skills and value to an Doesn’t describe what their skills are or how they have
Presentation Did not pitch/present
they can add value to an organization. organization. value for an organization.
Expectations Describes why they are unique and different. Somewhat describes why they are unique and different. Doesn’t describe why they are unique and different.
Timing Within time limit. Goes 5 seconds over or under time limit. Goes 10 seconds over or under time limit.

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 Learning Evidence/Output to Assess: LO3: Business Plan Draft
Area to Assess Beyond Expectation (25)
Summary generated excitement, was
Executive Summary brief, provided an overview of the
business, and outlined main points.
Description of the product or service
Product or Service Plan and its unique features was highly
effective and detailed.
Member(s) of management team were
identified, and their qualifications and
Management Team Plan
experiences described in a way that led
credibility to the business.
Analysis identified and described
target consumer and competitors, as
Industry and Market Analysis well as industry and/or product
outlook. Characteristics of a desirable
business location were also identified.
Desired company and/or product
image was described. Advertisement
Marketing Plan
methods were described and
appropriate for product.
V. GRADING SYSTEM:
The final grade in this course will be composed of the following items and their weights in the final grade computation:
Assessment
Grade Source (Score or Rubric Grade)
Item
LO1 Rubric Score for Computing Solution with Commercialization Value
LO2 Rubric Score for Proposed Computing Solution Pitch/Presentation
LO3 Rubric Score for Business Plan
Passing Grade
Passing Grade conditions:
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Expected (20)
Summary was brief, provided an overview
of the business, and outlined main points.
Description of the product or service and its
unique features was effective and detailed.
Member(s) of management team were
identified, and their qualifications and
experiences described.
Analysis identified and described target
consumer and competitors. Characteristics
of a desirable business location were also
identified.
Desired image was described. Some
advertisement methods were described
and appropriate for product.
Percentage of Final Grade
40%
40%
20%
75% and above
Completed and passed LO1, LO2 and LO3
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Satisfactory (15)
Summary was brief, provided an
overview of the business, and outlined
some main points.
Description of product or service and
features were provided, but without
sufficient detail.
Member(s) of management team were
identified, and some their qualifications
and experiences listed, but not
described.
Analysis identified target consumer and
competitors. Characteristics of a
desirable business location were also
identified.
Some advertisement methods were
described and appropriate for product.
Desired image was not discussed.
Below Satisfactory (10) Unacceptable (0)
Summary was brief and provided only an
overview of the business OR an outline of
main points.
Description of product or service was
provided, but unique features were not.
Members of management team were
identified, but their qualifications and
experiences were not included.
No submission
Analysis failed to provide at least one
aspect of required information.
Advertisement methods provided weren’t
described and/or were inappropriate for
product. Image wasn’t discussed.
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 VI. LEARNING PLAN:

In order to achieve the outcomes of this course, learners will go through this learning plan

Teaching-
Course Learning Assessment Required Learning
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO) Weeks Topics
Outcome Activities Activities Reading Output
(TLA)
ILO0.1. Explain the importance of the course in relation to Computer Science - 1 0. Course Orientation - - 1 -
and Information Technology.  Course Syllabus
ILO0.2. Explain USeP’s direction as a research university  USeP as a Research University
ILO0.3. Explain the 5-year RDE agenda and the IC SRIG  5-Year RDE Agenda and IC SRIG
ILO1.1. Identify the basic ecosystem of technopreneurship CO1 1 1. Technopreneurship Basics  Blended Progress 2-12 LO1
ILO1.2. Describe the different actors/players/personalities for a technology CO2  Technopreneurship Ecosystem Learning checking LO2
venture and examine their roles  Interactive
Discussion
ILO2.1. Examine oneself and bring passion to it CO1 1 2. Self-Assessment and Internal Analysis  Blended Progress 2-12 LO1
ILO2.2. Manage oneself through asking question CO2  Creating a Personal Vision Learning checking LO2
ILO2.3. Identify different idea generation strategies  Team Dynamics  Interactive
 Idea Generation Discussion
ILO3.1. Evaluate the 9 building blocks in the business canvass model CO1 2 3. Business Model Canvass and Building Blocks  Blended Progress 2-12 LO1
CO2  Costumer Segments Learning checking LO2
CO3  Value Proposition  Interactive LO3
 Channels Discussion
 Customer Relationships
 Revenue Streams
 Key Resources
 Key Activities
 Key Partners
 Cost Structure
ILO4.1. Recognize trends and new opportunities CO1 1 4. Environmental Mastery  Blended Progress 2-12 LO1
ILO4.2. Cite possible new technopreneur business ideas CO2  External Analysis Learning checking LO2
CO3  Convergence, Trends and Opportunities  Interactive LO3
Discussion
ILO5.1. Refine technopreneurship business ideas through a set of criteria CO1 2 5. Technopreneurship Business Idea Generation  Blended Progress 2-12 LO1
CO2 Learning checking LO2
CO3  Interactive LO3
Discussion
MIDTERM EXAMINATION SCHEDULE (week 9)

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 Teaching-
Course Learning Assessment Required Learning
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO) Weeks Topics
Outcome Activities Activities Reading Output
(TLA)
ILO6.1. Manage different set of presentation mechanics of different startup CO2 2 6. Mechanics of Presentations/Pitchings  Blended Progress 2-12 LO2
events Learning checking
 Interactive
Discussion
ILO7.1. Draft a convincing one-minute elevator pitch and confidently present CO2 1 7. High Impact Presentations  Blended Progress 2-12 LO2
to the class CO3  Business Idea Evaluation Learning checking LO3
 Elevator Pitch Presentation  Interactive
Discussion
ILO8.1. Prepare initial draft of technopreneurship business plan CO2 1 8. Business Concept and Business Plan  Blended Progress 2-12 LO2
CO2 Overview Learning checking LO3
 Importance of having a Business Plan  Interactive
 Contents of a Business Plan Discussion
LO2 (week 14 – 16)
LO3 SUBMISSION | FINAL EXAMINATION SCHEDULE (week 17 and 18)

VII. REFERENCES/ARTICLES TO READ:

1. Course Syllabus
2. Byers, Thomas H. (2011), Technology Ventures: From Idea to Enterprise
3. Down, Simon (2010), Enterprises, entreneurship and small business
4. Pereda, Pedrito R (2012) Entre Pinoy Introducation to Entrepeursip
5. Hisrich, Robert D. (2010), Entrepreneurship
6. Greene, Cynthia L (2013), Entrepreneurship
7. Allen, Kathleen (2005), Entrepreneurship for Dummies
8. Balanko-Dickson, Greg (2007), Tips and Traps for Writing an Effective Business Plan
9. *Lean Start Up (Steve Blank)
10. *Richard C. Dorf and Thomas H. Byers, Technology Ventures: From Idea to Enterprise, McGraw-Hill, 2005
11. *Dennis Posadas, Rice Bowl and Chips: How Asian Countries are Using the Silicon Valley Model to Develop Technology Startups, One World Publishing, 2005
12. *Ernst and Young, Outline for a Business Plan, 1997 (downloaded from the Internet, www.ey.com)
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 VIII. CLASSROOM POLICIES:

1. On Academic Honesty. It is expected that students will use genuine, sincere, and fair means for the accomplishment of the tests, tasks, or projects from which evaluations of progress shall be determined. Students found
plagiarizing; copying or cheating in any way will receive a failing grade in the assessment of the task. Three (3) repeated offenses will result in a failing grade.
2. On Attendance. If a student has an excused absence from class, he or she is responsible for the task that he/she missed. It is up to the student to inquire about missed work and tests. Failing grade will be given on the
missed task if a student fails to make up work within an acceptable period (within 1 week, but may vary depending on the reason for the absence). Make up privileges for unexcused absences will be at the
instructor’s discretion. Absences may be considered excused if a formal writing, explaining the reason for such absence, signed by the student’s parent or guardian is presented to and approved by the instructor.
3. On Classroom Behavior. Raise your hand before speaking and do not interrupt your instructor or classmate during lecture or discussion. Respect the rights, opinions, and property of others. Work without disturbing
anyone. Avoid side conversations with seatmates during class. Always ask permission if you need to go to the restroom.
4. On the use of Electronic Gadgets. Put cell phones or other electronic gadgets on silent mode or turn them off. If you need to take a call, for some urgent or emergency reason, then ask permission from your instructor
and answer the call outside the classroom.
5. On Computer Laboratory use:
a. Do not install any software unless instructed by the instructor.
b. Do not change the desktop or default configurations of the computer unless directed by the instructor.
c. Any misuse of the equipment will not be tolerated.
d. No surfing in other web sites other than the USeP Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) unless directed by the instructor.
e. No using of email unless directed by the instructor.
f. No chatting or instant messaging.
g. No playing games.
6. All lectures will be made accessible via the VLE. Learning outputs and other requirements will likewise be submitted via the VLE unless specified otherwise.
7. Exams and Quizzes are scheduled and announced and will either be written or online.
8. On General Concerns. Consult and talk to your teacher about any class issue. Most problems can be solved or avoided completely by simple communication. Be smart and ask for the help you need.

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Recommending Approval: Approved:

JAMAL KAY B. ROGERS ________________ MARVIN S. LAGMAY VAL A. QUIMNO TAMARA CHER R. MERCADO
Faculty Subject Committee ICA Head Program Head/Chair Dean

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