ETP3701 Portfolio Semester 2 2026 - Distinction | Due 25 October 2026

ETP3701 Portfolio Semester 2 2026 lOMoARcPSD| Portfolio Assessment Oct/Nov 2026 ETP3701 Entrepreneurship III 100 Marks First examiner: Dr M Mathane Secondary examiner: Ms M Bopape External examiner: Mr E du Plessis Answer all the questions. Instructions: (1) Submit your answers as a single document in PDF format. It is preferable for you to type your answers (Font: Arial 12) and then convert your document to PDF format for submission. However, if this is not possible, you may also write your answers down and scan them to a PDF file. Please write legibly. (2) Start with a cover page stating the module code (ETP3701) and your student number and surname. (3) Make sure that each question is clearly numbered. (4) Please ensure that your PDF document is NOT encrypted to a “secured” mode and that it is NOT password protected, as these files cannot be marked. Virus-infected files will also not be marked. (5) You need to answer the questions in your own words. Plagiarism will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action if detected. (6) Please include the following declaration at the end of your exam answer. I, …………………, with student number…………………, hereby declare that I have read the Unisa policy on plagiarism and the student disciplinary procedures documents, made available on the myUnisa module site, and I understand what constitutes plagiarism, collusion, and academic fraud. I declare that this examination is my own original work and that I have not allowed anyone else to borrow or copy my work. ETP3701 Portfolio Assessment Oct/Nov 2026 lOMoARcPSD| Assessment Overview Entrepreneurs do not simply develop business ideas. They continuously reflect on their experiences, engage with potential customers, and seek funding opportunities to transform ideas into viable businesses. This assessment builds on the business opportunity developed in your group's Assessment 2. You are required to individually reflect on your learning journey, validate your business idea through customer feedback, and complete a real funding application for your proposed business. Assessment Mark Allocation Section Marks Section A: Reflection 20 Section B: Customer Validation and Analysis 50 Section C: Funding Application 30 Total 100 Remember to attach the following Appendices • Appendix A: Customer Questionnaire and Analysis • Appendix C: Funding Application Form All sections must be submitted as a single portfolio document. ETP3701 Portfolio Assessment Oct/Nov 2026 lOMoARcPSD| SECTION A: Reflection on Assessment 2 (20 Marks) Question1: Reflect on the group assessment project completed in Assessment 2 by preparing a reflection of approximately 2 pages or less addressing the following: 1. Explain your role and contribution to the project. 2. Discuss any challenges experienced during the completion of the project. 3. Explain what you learned about working as a collective in entrepreneurship. 4. Discuss how the project influenced your entrepreneurial thinking and future business aspirations. Mark Allocation Criteria Marks Personal contribution 5 Discussion of challenges 5 Lessons learned and entrepreneurial insights 5 Discussion of entrepreneurial thinking 5 Total 20 SECTION B: Customer Validation and Feedback Analysis (50 Marks) Entrepreneurs must validate business ideas before investing resources. Develop a customer questionnaire and administer it to at least five (5) potential customers who are likely to purchase your product or service. Question 2.1: Develop a Questionnaire (20 Marks) Design a quantitative or qualitative questionnaire containing a minimum of eight (8) questions and conduct interviews with at least five customers. ETP3701 Portfolio Assessment Oct/Nov 2026 lOMoARcPSD| Your questionnaire should gather information regarding: • Customer needs • Customer preferences • Willingness to purchase • Suggested improvements • Pricing considerations Attach one completed questionnaire as Appendix A. Criteria Marks Customer needs 4 Customer preferences 4 Willingness to purchase 4 Suggested improvements 4 Pricing considerations 4 Total 20 Question 2.2 Analyse and present Findings (30 Marks) Analyse the findings using: Maximum two pages • Tables, Graphs, Charts, Themes, etc. • Summarises key findings. • Identifies customer needs. • Highlights any concerns raised by customers. • Recommends improvements to the business idea. The results must be presented clearly and professionally. ETP3701 Portfolio Assessment Oct/Nov 2026 lOMoARcPSD| Mark Allocation Criteria Marks Tables, Graphs, Charts, Themes, etc. 10 Summarises key findings. 5 Identifies customer needs. 5 Highlights any concerns raised by customers. 5 Recommends improvements to the business idea. 5 Total 30 SECTION C: Funding Application (30 Marks) Question 3. Entrepreneurs require financial resources to start and grow their businesses. Identify a suitable funding organisation and complete an actual funding application form based on your business opportunity from Assessment 2. Possible funding organisations include: • National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) • Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA) • National Empowerment Fund (NEF) • Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) • Provincial or Municipal Funding Programs • Commercial Banks • Any other recognized funding provider ETP3701 Portfolio Assessment Oct/Nov 2026 lOMoARcPSD| Question 3.1: Complete a Funding Application Form (15 Marks) Download an application form from the selected organization and complete it with information about your business idea. The application should be completed as accurately and professionally as possible. Attach the completed application ONLY as Appendix B. Question 3.2: Reflection on Funding Requirements (15 Marks) Reflect on the funding application by answering the following questions (maximum of one page) • What are the funding requirements for the funder identified above? • Challenges experienced while completing the application. • What you learned about obtaining business funding. Criteria Marks Completion of funding application 15 Reflection on funding requirements 15 Total 30 Lecturer's Note: This assessment is designed to simulate real entrepreneurial activities. Students are encouraged to engage with potential customers, refine their business ideas based on feedback, and become familiar with funding opportunities available to entrepreneurs. This practical experience is often more valuable than merely writing a theoretical business plan. ETP3701 Portfolio Assessment Oct/Nov 2026