MBA with Certified Program in Entrepreneurship & Innovation (E&I)
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Program Type: Certified Add-On Program (Integrated with MBA)
Duration: 2 Years (Along with MBA)
Delivery Mode: Classroom + Workshops + Projects + Global Immersion
Eligibility
Candidates must have completed graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks and possess a valid score in CAT/MAT/KMAT/PGCET
Duration
2 years - 4 semesters
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The MBA with Certified Program in Entrepreneurship & Innovation (E&I) is a value-added postgraduate program designed to develop entrepreneurial leaders, innovators, and strategic thinkers. The program is integrated with the regular MBA curriculum and focuses on venture creation, innovation management, and business transformation.
The program blends conceptual understanding with experiential learning and culminates in a 10-day international immersive learning experience in Kuala Lumpur (KL), exposing students to global startup ecosystems, innovation hubs, and entrepreneurial best practices.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- Develop entrepreneurial and innovative leadership capabilities
- Enable opportunity recognition and venture creation skills
- Foster innovation-driven strategic thinking
- Build competence in venture execution and scaling
- Provide global exposure to entrepreneurship ecosystems
WHY MBA – ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION (E&I)
- Designed specifically for MBA-level strategic learning
- Strong focus on innovation and venture creation
- Experiential and application-oriented pedagogy
- Exposure to global entrepreneurial practices
- Ideal for startup aspirants, family business successors, and corporate innovators
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Entrepreneurial mindset and innovation leadership development
- Design thinking and innovation frameworks
- Venture creation and business model development
- Startup finance, funding, and growth strategies
- Founder interactions and mentorship
- 10-Day International Immersive Learning Program – Kuala Lumpur
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Phase 1: Entrepreneurial Mindset & Opportunity Recognition
- Entrepreneurial leadership and mindset
- Opportunity identification and market gaps
- Creativity, innovation, and risk-taking
- Decision-making in uncertain environments
Outcome: Strategic entrepreneurial thinking
Phase 2: Innovation & Venture Design
- Design thinking for innovation
- Business model innovation
- Customer discovery and validation
- Innovation strategy and competitive advantage
Outcome: Market-ready venture concepts
Phase 3: Venture Execution & Growth
- Startup finance and funding overview
- Growth and scaling strategies
- Entrepreneurial team building
- Legal, governance, and compliance overview
Outcome: Execution-ready entrepreneurial leaders
Phase 4: Global Immersive Learning Program – Kuala Lumpur
Key Components:
- University and innovation center visits
- Startup incubators and accelerators exposure
- Interaction with founders and ecosystem leaders
- Innovation labs and entrepreneurship workshops
- Cross-cultural business learning
- Group-based global venture challenge
- Final pitch presentation
Outcome: Global entrepreneurial exposure and strategic insight
TEACHING–LEARNING METHODOLOGY
- Experiential learning and simulations
- Case studies and live business problems
- Workshops and mentoring sessions
- Group-based venture projects
- Presentations and reflective learning
ASSESSMENT APPROACH (ADD-ON)
- Venture-based assignments and projects
- Presentations and pitch evaluations
- Participation and experiential learning assessment
- Final integrated venture presentation
CAREER PATHWAYS
Graduates of this program can pursue roles such as:
- Startup Founder / Co-founder
- Innovation Manager
- Business Development & Growth Manager
- Family Business Successor
- Corporate Entrepreneurship Lead
- Strategy & Innovation Consultant
Highlights
- Strong entrepreneurial and innovation skillset
- Global exposure and experiential learning
- Career flexibility across startups and corporates
- Enhanced leadership and confidence
- Enhanced industry and ecosystem partnerships
The MBA with Certified Program in Entrepreneurship & Innovation (E&I) prepares students to create, innovate, and lead in dynamic and competitive global business environments.

