This is a structured program consisting of two-thirds coursework and one-third research. It is modular, meaning classes are held periodically (usually not more than a week in a quarter) as arranged. This arrangement will allow workers to take time off occasionally to attend lectures, after which they return to their places of work.

The program draws on the expertise of renowned academics and industry players across the globe to facilitate the classes and impart their knowledge to participants. The program's objective is to make holders of the qualification meaningful contributors to academia and the effective management of both public and private sector organisations, small and large.

The above objective will be achieved by equipping students with advanced research skills, entrepreneurship theory and essential entrepreneurship skills. The program will offer in-depth theoretical and practical classes. Students can choose from a wide range of electives such as Small Enterprise; Large Enterprise; Human Capital Development; Agri-business management; Hospitality, Tourism, & Event business; Engineering business management; Project management; Marketing; Public sector.

There is a deliberate strong emphasis on entrepreneurship research. Students typically need to prepare and deliver a complex research project that implements advanced knowledge in entrepreneurship and research acquired during the study period. Anyone option of the following types of a research project is acceptable.

• Mini-dissertation – The student undertakes a major research project based on a real business issue in an organisation of choice. The student applies their entrepreneurial management knowledge, skills, and analytical abilities to real-life situations. They demonstrate the ability to research issues, critically evaluate data and information, use tools and techniques to solve management problems. Students are required to write a report concisely, informatively persuasively. The mini dissertation can be Policy study; Case; Comparative analysis; Historical study; Hypothesis testing, etc.
• Business Plan: A business plan or feasibility study which can include industry analysis, a market assessment, and plans for product development, marketing, financing and staffing.
• Marketing Plan – May involve a complete marketing plan based on market research.
• Project plan – A fully executable project plan/chatter.
• Delivery mode: Part-time Blended – Modular

For more information contact Entrepreneurship Development Unit

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