IGNOU MER-004 Assignment 2026-27
Business Development and Entrepreneurial Competencies
Last updated by IGNOU: 07 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 04:16 pm.
| Course code | MER-004 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Business Development and Entrepreneurial Competencies |
| Programme | Master of Arts (Entrepreneurship) (MAER)MAER |
| School | School of Vocational Education & Training |
| Assignment code | MER-004/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 15 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Medium |
About the MER-004 assignment
The MER-004 assignment covers all course blocks. It focuses on developing entrepreneurial competencies, assessing entrepreneurship, part-time entrepreneurship, using break-even analysis to assess small-enterprise profitability, and launching a business.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, totalling 100 marks. It carries 30% weightage in the final assessment, and the stated pass mark is 50%.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain how entrepreneurial competencies develop. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss the five dimensions used in the entrepreneurial assessment process. |
| Q3 | 20 | Examine the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing entrepreneurship part-time. |
| Q4 | 20 | Explain how break-even analysis helps assess a small enterprise's profitability, using an example. |
| Q5 | 20 | Outline the steps involved in launching a business successfully. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Attempt all five questions.
- Read the assignment instructions in the Programme Guide before starting.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your Study Centre.
- Assignment submission within the prescribed schedule is compulsory for eligibility to appear in the term-end examination.
- Follow the deadline for your intended examination: 15 March 2027 for the June TEE or 15 September 2026 for the December TEE.
Submission dates: 15 March 2027 (June TEE); 15 September 2026 (December TEE)
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.