The PGDM-Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Development (PGDM-IEV) is a two-year, full-time programme, approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Technology and innovations have facilitated revolutionary breakthroughs that have significantly impacted lives, and behind every such radical origination, is an entrepreneur who thought different and out of the box. Tech startups have created unique and creative solutions by application of big data, analytics platforms and artificial intelligence.

The objective of this programme is to train aspiring and existing entrepreneurs on developing ventures at an early stage of opportunity life cycle. The programme is offered through EDII's Technology Business Incubator and fosters technology innovation in business in keeping with the Government of India's Start up Initiative.

The curriculum is outcome-oriented and enables students to validate ideas, innovate, test markets and build a successful technology-driven start up.

Vision

• To nurture students through education supported by practicum, enabling them to create sustainable ventures and develop capable successors who ensure the continuity and growth of family-owned businesses.

Mission

• To impart entrepreneurial skills that enable students to establish, nurture, and grow enterprises while creating employment.
• To shape emerging entrepreneurs through strong functional knowledge, research, and training, preparing them to address challenges in new and growing ventures, particularly in the MSME sector.
• To facilitate the development of an academic ecosystem that actively nurtures and supports an entrepreneurial culture.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

• PEO1: Apply entrepreneurial and innovation knowledge to create and manage ventures.
• PEO2: Demonstrate critical thinking to develop, validate, and scale business ideas.
• PEO3: Practice ethical and socially responsible entrepreneurship.
• PEO4: Adapt to dynamic global startup ecosystems and market trends.
• PEO5: Communicate, pitch, and lead ventures effectively.

Programme Outcomes (POs)

• PO1: Domain Knowledge : Understand entrepreneurship, innovation, business models, and venture development.
• PO2: Critical Thinking : Analyze ideas, develop prototypes, and make informed business decisions.
• PO3: Ethically Responsive : Apply ethical practices in entrepreneurial and business activities.
• PO4: Dynamic Global Business : Understand global startup ecosystems and market dynamics.
• PO5: Effective Communication : Communicate and market ideas effectively to stakeholders.
• PO6: Enterprise Creation and Management : Create, launch, and manage entrepreneurial ventures.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

• PSO 1: Develop an entrepreneurial mindset and innovation-oriented thinking.
• PSO 2: Build skills for venture creation, development, and growth.
• PSO 3: Apply innovation and entrepreneurship concepts through experiential learning.
• PSO 4: Prepare students to lead startups, family businesses, and social enterprises.
• PSO 5: Develop competencies in venture financing, incubation, and innovation ecosystem management.