Entrepreneurship

To gain admission to the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - Business Entrepreneurship programme at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, follow these steps:EligibilityApplicants must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). Final-year students can apply if they provide their results by the deadline. EDII values candidates with a demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship.Application ProcessVisit the official EDII website to fill out the online application form.Submit required documents, such as academic transcripts, proof of identity, and a well-written Statement of Purpose (SOP) outlining your entrepreneurial aspirations.Qualify through exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, or ATMA. EDII also conducts its own aptitude test.Shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview, where entrepreneurial vision and readiness are assessed.Stay updated on deadlines and prepare a strong SOP to boost your chances. EDII also offers mentorship to help applicants succeed.

The PGDM in Entrepreneurship Management curriculum followed at VBS is spread over four semesters. Some subjects included in the semester-wise curriculum are presented in the table below:VBS PGDM in Entrepreneurship ManagementSemester I:Entrepreneurial Mindset - Principles of EffectuationDesign Thinking - Customer-centric innovationTools for Prototyping of physical offeringsChannel strategyPromotion StrategySemester II:Entrepreneurial FinanceCreating the MVPRaising Capital and Divesting StakeCustomer Acquisition (Getting first 100 early adopters)Creating a detailed Business PlanTalent Acquisition - Hiring your a teamAssessment of the USPSemester III:Pitching to raise fund to scale up the venture (Incubators, Accelerators, Angel investors)Backend Manufacturing/Service scale upLeveraging Cloud technology to power business operationsSemester IV:Corporate Strategy and Corporate GovernanceAttracting Venture capitalGeographical expansionIncreasing the product mix - DiversificationMeeting more InvestorsAcquiring Customers