PGDM Entrepreneurship
The PGDM-E two-year, full-time programme at the EDII, now in its 23rd batch of delivering entrepreneurship education, has been designed specifically for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial managers to encourage critical and lateral thinking, nurture their ambitions, and enable new ventures through an academically rigorous, directly relevant and highly practical learning experience. The course is offered through six trimesters over two years.
The PGDM-E offers an innovative milestone-based learning initiative whereby every student can build their new enterprise step by step while studying at EDII itself. During this course, learning is also imparted on leveraging the strengths of family business management and successfully implementing practices that drive high performance, shareholder loyalty and healthy family relationships.
At a glance
Duration
This course is 2 years of full-time study.
Start date
First Semester (17 August 2020)
Highlights
Experiential Learning
Funds for viable venture
New Enterprise Creation
The objective of this specialization is to prepare students in identifying, initiating, managing and growing a business enterprise. Students opting for this specialization are expected to develop a Project Feasibility and Viability Report (Detailed Project Report or DPR) on the business ideas identified by them for which an intense mentoring support will be provided.
Family Business Management
The objective of this specialization is to develop wards as enterprising, knowledgeable successors/ owners of their family businesses for competitive and sustainable growth. Established principles and practices of managing and growing family businesses are dealt in-depth. Students opting for this specialization are expected to develop a Five Years Perspective Plan or FYPP of their respective family firms for which an intense mentoring support will be provided.
Social Entrepreneurship
The objective of this specialization is to provide students with a new orientation and way of thinking to organise and lead sustainable development through social innovation and entrepreneurship. The course aims at developing entrepreneurial skills and thinking frames for students who will lead sustainable economic, social and environmental projects in their future professions. Students opting for this specialization are expected to develop a Detailed Project Report or DPR on their chosen Course of Independent Studies.
Campus Tour
Success Stories
Post Graduate Diploma In Management-Entrepreneurship (2020-2022)
First Year
| Sr. No. | Course Name |
| 1. | Entrepreneur Interactions and Learning, Entrepreneurial Career and Aspirations |
| 2. | Optional Preparatory Courses: Business Communication / Business Basics / Basics of Spreadsheet and Analysis |
| 3. | Universal Human Values/Special Lectures |
| S.No. | Course Name | Credits |
| 1. | Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice / Development Sector: Theory & Practice* | 3.0 |
| 2. | Financial Reporting, Statement & Analysis | 3.0 |
| 3. | Business Economics | 3.0 |
| 4. | Management Concepts and Organization Behavior | 3.0 |
| 5. | Marketing: A Primer for Entrepreneurs | 3.0 |
| 6. | Business Communication | 3.0 |
| 7. | Business Statistics & Analytics for Decision Making | 1.5 |
| 8. | Experiential Learning Opportunity Sensing | 1.5 |
| Total | 21.0 |
| S.No. | Course Name | Credits |
| 1. | Financial Management | 3.0 |
| 2. | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
| 3. | Quantitative Techniques for Market Research | 3.0 |
| 4. | Costing for Decision Making | 3.0 |
| 5. | Indian Economy and Policy | 3.0 |
| 6. | Effective Entrepreneurship / Social Entrepreneurship* | 1.5 |
| 7. | Industry Verticals | 1.5 |
| 8. | Experiential Learning 1. Design Thinking Studio 2. Customer Discovery in Entrepreneurial Ventures | 1.5 |
| Total | 19.5 |
| Course Name | Credit |
Industry Verticals (Students may choose any two which will be offered during Trimesters II and III):
Automobiles and Ancillaries Real Estate and Construction
(Minimum 20% students of the batch size are required for each sector to be offered) | 3.0 |
| S.No. | Course Name | Credits |
| 1. | Strategic Management | 3.0 |
| 2. | Computer Application for Business | 3.0 |
| 3. | Legal Aspects of Business | 3.0 |
| 4. | Understanding Family Business | 3.0 |
| 5. | Indian Financial System and Markets | 1.5 |
| 6. | Basics of International Business | 1.5 |
| 7. | Operations Management | 1.5 |
| 8. | Industry Verticals | 1.5 |
| 9. | Experiential Learning
2. Market Segmentation & Pricing | 1.5 |
| Total | 19.5 |
Second Year
| Stream 1: New Enterprise Creation | ||
| Sr. No. | Course Name | Credits |
| 1. | Launching and Managing an Enterprise* | 3.0 |
| 2. | Project Formulation and Feasibility Analysis* | 3.0 |
| 3. | New Enterprise Financing & Appraisal* | 3.0 |
| 4. | Buying an Existing Business | 3.0 |
| 5. | Strategic Management of Intellectual Property Rights | 3.0 |
| 6. | Technology Commercialization & Entrepreneurial Innovation | 3.0 |
| 7. | Doing Business with Government & Public Sector | 1.5 |
| 8. | Project Management | 1.5 |
| 9. | Opportunities in Emerging (ASEAN, Africa, Latin America and CIS countries) Markets | 1.5 |
| 10. | Identifying Starting and Growing a Social Venture | 1.5 |
| 11. | Business Simulation (Capstone Course) | 1.5 |
| 12. | Designing and Configuring Business Model | 1.5 |
| Stream 2: Family Business Management | ||
| Sr. No. | Course Name | Credits |
| 1. | Family Business Dynamics* | 3.0 |
| 2. | Growth Plan Formulation* | 3.0 |
| 3. | Building Lasting Family Business – Synergy in Vision, Values & Strategy* | 3.0 |
| 4. | Business Risk Management | 3.0 |
| 5. | Turnaround Strategies in SMEs | 3.0 |
| 6. | Strategic Cost Management | 3.0 |
| 7. | Strategic Leadership in Family Business | 1.5 |
| 8. | Managing Finance and Liquidity | 1.5 |
| 9. | Quality Management System | 1.5 |
| 10. | Corporate Entrepreneurship | 1.5 |
| 11. | Communicate Corporate Identity | 1.5 |
| 12. | Organizational & Persuasive Communication | 1.5 |
* Compulsory courses for respective stream specialisation
| Stream 3: Social Entrepreneurship | ||
| Sr. No. | Course Name | Credits |
| 1. | Venture Entry: Positioning the Firm for Social & Strategic Advantage | 3.0 |
| 2. | Project Formulation & Feasibility Analysis | 3.0 |
| 3. | Social Business Model | 3.0 |
| 4. | Understanding Participatory Development with Participatory Rural Appraisal | 3.0 |
| 5. | Stakeholder Management & Social Audit | 3.0 |
| 6. | Poverty, Gender & Equity | 3.0 |
| 7. | Legal Framework for Social Ventures | 1.5 |
| 8. | Research Design for Social Impact Assessment | 1.5 |
| 9. | Advocacy & Networking | 1.5 |
| 10. | Development Communication including Mass Communication | 1.5 |
| 11. | India & International Development Strategies & Institutions | 1.5 |
| 12. | Informal Sector Economy & Local Economic Development | 1.5 |
| Sr. No. | Course Name | Credits |
| 1. | Project Work (Detailed Project Report / Five Year Perspective Growth Plan) | 3.0 |
| 2. | Investor Pitching | 1.5 |
| 3. | Stream Electives – to be selected from the list of Electives | 4.5 |
| 4. | Functional Electives – to be selected from the list of Electives | 10.5 |
| Total | 19.5 |
| Elective 1: Marketing | ||
| Sr. No. | Course Name | Credits |
| 1. | Integrated Marketing Communications | 3.0 |
| 2. | Sales and Distribution Management | 3.0 |
| 3. | Marketing to Base of Pyramid Consumer | 3.0 |
| 4. | Supply Chain and Logistics Management | 3.0 |
| 5. | Business to Business Marketing | 3.0 |
| 6. | Creating Service Offerings and Managing Service Enterprise | 3.0 |
| 7. | Designing Value Proposition Using Marketing and Consumer Insights | 1.5 |
| 8. | Customer Acquisition, Retention and Growth | 1.5 |
| 9. | Retail Management | 1.5 |
| Elective 2: Finance | ||
| Sr. No. | Course Name | Credits |
| 1. | Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management | 3.0 |
| 2. | Financial Derivatives | 3.0 |
| 3. | Strategic Financial Management / Valuation | 3.0 |
| 4. | Business Analysis Using Financial Statements | 3.0 |
| 5. | Business Tax Planning | 3.0 |
| 6. | Computer Aided Accounts and Decisions | 3.0 |
| 7. | Retail Banking | 1.5 |
| 8. | Economic and Financial Regulations | 1.5 |
| 9. | Private Equity and Venture Capital | 1.5 |
| Elective 3: International Business | ||
| Sr. No. | Course Name | Credits |
| 1. | International Marketing Management | 3.0 |
| 2. | Doing Business in Emerging Markets (ASEAN, Africa, Latin America & CIS countries) | 3.0 |
| 3. | Getting into International Business: Documentation, Subsidies and Incentives | 3.0 |
| 4. | Business Language (Chinese / French) | 3.0 |
| 5. | International Trade Laws | 1.5 |
| 6. | International Financial Management | 1.5 |
| Elective 4: Human Resource Management | ||
| Sr. No. | Course Name | Credits |
| 1. | Organizational Change and Development | 3.0 |
| 2. | Manpower Planning, Recruitment, and Selection | 3.0 |
| 3. | Industrial Relations & Labour Laws | 3.0 |
| 4. | Team Dynamics | 3.0 |
| 5. | Strategic HRM & Negotiation | 1.5 |
| 6. | Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability | 1.5 |
| Elective 5: Start-Up | ||
| Sr. No. | Course Name | Credits |
| 1. | Digital Marketing for Startups | 3.0 |
| 2. | Startup Garage: Managing the Early Growth of a Firm | 3.0 |
| 3. | Lean Sales Strategy for Startup | 3.0 |
| 4. | Scaling Excellence through Innovation & Incubation | 3.0 |
| 5. | Talent Management: From Startup to Scale up | 1.5 |
| 6. | Technology Licensing and Commercialization | 1.5 |
| Elective 6: Business Analytics & Information Systems | ||
| Sr. No. | Course Name | Credits |
| 1. | Data Visualization and Data Mining | 3.0 |
| 2. | Spreadsheet Skills and Business Analysis | 3.0 |
| 3. | Enterprise Resource Planning | 3.0 |
| 4. | Web Designing and E Commerce | 3.0 |
| 5. | Marketing Metrics and Analytics | 1.5 |
| 6. | Managing Digital Innovation and Transformation | 1.5 |
| Elective 7: Social Enterprise Management | ||
| Sr. No. | Course Name | Credits |
| 1. | Social & Rural Marketing | 3.0 |
| 2. | Financial Management for Social Ventures | 3.0 |
| 3. | Corporate Social Responsibility | 3.0 |
| 4. | Fundraising & Resource Mobilization | 3.0 |
| 5. | Women Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
| 6. | Scaling the Social Venture | 3.0 |
| Sr. No. | Course Name | Credits |
| 1. | Pitching and Venture Funding / Family Business Clinic | 1.5 |
| 2. | Functional Electives – to be selected from the list of Electives | 10.5 |
| Total | 12.0 |
* The Institute reserves the right to make amendments, additions, deletions and modification to this course architecture
(1) Eligibility Criteria
Indian Nationals
A three-year (10+2+3) University Degree in any discipline or a four year (10+2+4) Engineering/Technology/Medicine/Other, recognized by the UGC/AIU/AICTE are eligible for Post-Graduation, with not less than 50% overall aggregate marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category, as per norms).
The eligibility criteria includes graduation (any discipline from a recognized university) with aggregate 50% minimum along with the management test score (CAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA/C- MAT). The final year graduates also can apply for this programme.
PIO/NRI/Foreign Candidate
A Bachelor’s degree (in keeping with the 10+2+3 system) with minimum 50% marks, or an equivalent qualification in any discipline recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Candidates appearing for final examinations towards a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are also eligible to apply
The international student must have completed all examinations related to the qualifying (graduate) degree with a minimum of overall 50% marks and should also have a valid GMAT score.
(2) Selection Process
1. Candidates have to apply online to EDI: APPLY NOW
2. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of their performance in different components of Tests will be called for Personal Interview. The Interview will be conducted at various centers across the country.
Due to the current pandemic situation all interviews are being conducted online.
3. Note: The Institute reserves the right to drop or add any applications / interview centers.
(1) Fee Structure:
Tuition Fees in INR:
PGDM-E: Residential: 11,01,560/-
PGDM-E: Non-Residential: 9,65,560/-
Includes Rs. 10,000/- towards caution money deposit. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Instalment | Due Date | Amount (Rs.) | ||
| Residential | Non-Residential | |||
| Fourth | 05 June 2021 | 2,29,700 | 1,94,700 | |
| Fifth | 13 September 2021 | 2,16,890 | 1,91,890 | |
| Sixth | 13 December 2021 | 1,51,300 | 1,41,300 | |
| TOTAL | 5,97,890 | 5,27,890 | ||
(2) Dates & Deadlines
|
Last date of Cancellation of Admission with full refund of fees subtracting Rs 1000 /- |
10 August,2020 |
|
The academic session for PGDM-E 2020-22 |
17 August 2020 |
(3) Important Announcement PGDM-E 2020-22, as per recent AICTE Guidelines
The entire world is passing through an unprecedented situation due to the outbreak of Noval Carona Virus Infection. In compliance with the directive of the Central & State Government, EDII has taken essential measures to contain the spread of infection. In view of this scenario and recently updated guidelines of AICTE please make a note of the following points.
1. The session for the new students will begin from 17 August 2020 and the Academic year will end in July,2022.
2. Classroom teaching on campus will begin only once the Government gives us permission for the same.
3. We may offer provisional admission to the students of PGDM-E, 2020-2022 and they may be asked to submit the proof of successful completion of graduation with the stipulated percentage latest by 31st December 2020. Failing to adhere to this, admission of such a candidate will be cancelled and refund of tuition fee will be made on a pro-rata basis as per our norms.
Experiential Learning
At EDII the experiential learning is emphasized through Summer Internship and Projects.
Summer Internships
During the first year, students are trained in the functional areas of Business, Marketing, Finance, Consulting, Economics, Organization Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Operations and Information Technology which orient them towards business culture. The course aims at moulding their work ethic and developing skills highly valued by the contemporary industry.
At the end of the first year, students are exposed to applied aspects of managing an enterprise through Summer Internship Placements. They are exposed to a real time business environment, and take up responsibilities and goals which aim at being mutually beneficial for both the students and the organization. It serves as a platform for applying the management theories learnt in the classroom and helps in providing clarity about business as a whole.
The Placement Cell facilitates interaction between students and the industry. Students are placed in different organizations preferably Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), as per their electives / area of interest, for a period of 8-10 weeks after completion of the first year.
The Summer Internship Project will include any or a mix of the following:
- Organizational Internship
- Family Business
- Business Opportunity Assessment and Industry Analysis
- Approved external training program or seminar relevant to business area.
- Start-up Ventures
- International Summer Internship
Projects: DPR/FYPP
A Bankable Detailed Project Report (DPR) needs to be prepared by the participants with regard to their ventures after conducting a thorough market research and secondary data based research along with IT based applications. Participants of the Family Business Management specialisation alternatively can prepare a Five Year Prospective Plan (FYPP) for growth of their respective family firms. At the conclusion of the field study, students delivers a written business plan for a new venture or expansion of current business, which will include analysis of the market and industry in which the business will compete, a viable financial and organizational structure, risk assessment, a marketing strategy and as appropriate, explanation of an underlying technology, manufacturing process and service delivery system. The final project report is prepared in a competitive format and is assessed by panel of experts comprising of faculty, industry experts and bankers. A presentation cum viva-voce examination for the final report will then be organised. The DPRs/FYPPs can be submitted to IDBI Bank Ltd., Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank and other banks for working capital and term loan respectively for the venture.
Independent Study
Consistent with its commitment to student-directed learning, EDII offers a variety of independent study opportunities. Many academic departments offer independent research or reading courses. Students may also initiate, design, and execute independent study projects with the help of faculty advisors
Business Simulation
Business simulations are used for business acumen training and development. It helps in engaging people so they can make decisions; deal with risk consequences as well as solve problems creates a rich learning environment. Learning objectives include: strategic thinking, financial analysis, market analysis, operations, teamwork and leadership. EDII provides the simulation experience on MikesBikes-Advanced business strategy and Sim Venture -A unique business plan simulation.
Entrepreneur Interactions
Eminent entrepreneurs from various industries are invited regularly to share their experiences with the students.
Few of the entrepreneurs and industry experts who enlightened the current batches by giving them insights about the prevailing situations in the industry and sharing their professional journey of entrepreneurship are:
- Mr. Bipin Dudani, Sr. VP & Zonal Business Head, Religare,
- Mr. Zishaan Hayath, Founder, Choupati Bazzar,
- Mr. Savan Godiawala, Director, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd,
- Mr. Amit Bhatia, Founder, Kloudcrew Technologies Ltd,
- Mr. Bhavesh Upadhyay, Chief Operating Officer, Shalby Hospitals,
- Mr. Hariom Gandhi, Zonal Director-Narcotics Bureau, Gujarat,
- Mr. R.K. Chopra, Chief Manager Training, Bank of Baroda,
- Mr. Mihir Joshi, Director, TiE,
- Mr. Nirav Shah, Founder, Foliage Real Estate Developer Ltd,
- Mr. Anish Baheti, Founder & Director, TrainMyBrain,
- Mr. Manan Pancholi, Chirman Webvertex, Chairman GCCI Youth Wing,
- Ms. Geeta Goradia, Founder Director, Jewel Consumer Care P Ltd,
- Nadeem Jafri, Founder Director, Hearty Mart Enterprises,
- Dr. Arvind Patel, Innovator and Founder Director, Sahajanand Laser Technology Ltd.,
- Mr. G.B. Patil, CMD, Brisk Surgicals Cotton Ltd.
Apart from this students are also encouraged to participate or witness various events and seminars that are organized in Ahmedabad by prestigious institutions to give them maximum exposure of the current economic scenario and the developments that are taking place on a national and international level.
Industry Visit
A guided industry visit is scheduled each trimester for the students. The aim of these visits is to help students to get the exposure of an actual working environment. A tour to various departments, plants etc. is scheduled and students are briefed about various operations, functions, maintenance of the unit.
- KHS Machinery Ltd.
- Sahajanand Laser Technologies Ltd
- Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Ltd
- Adani Port & Sez Ltd, Mundra
- Vadilal Industries Ltd
- Goa Start-up Incubators
- Goa Centre for Incubation and Business Acceleration
- Parikh Packaging Ltd
- Gateway Hotels
- Rimtex Industries Ltd
- Meghmani Organics etc.
Project Start-up Facilitation Grant
EDII provides small financial assistance for enabling deserving students in initiating/starting own ventures. Such support will be given to students who have feasible, viable, and impactful projects and who have progressed in implementing the project besides fulfilling other eligibility criteria. Preference will be given to women students and first-generation entrepreneurs. Applications will be invited from students willing to avail the above fund. Students who submit applications will be required to present their proposals before the designated committee.
Debt
IDBI Bank to consider financing up to Rs.1 crore without Collaterals for viable projects taken up by EDII students under CGTMSE
