The document serves as an introduction to entrepreneurship, detailing the definitions and distinctions between entrepreneurs and businessmen, competencies for success, and the roles entrepreneurs play in economic development. It outlines course objectives for students, various types of entrepreneurship—including lifestyle, side businesses, startups, and social entrepreneurs—and discusses theories pertaining to entrepreneurship from economic, psychological, sociological, and management perspectives. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of personal traits for entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial process of recognizing and acting on business opportunities.