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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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