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MBA in Entrepreneurship
Program Details
The MBA in Entrepreneurship is designed to prepare students for new venture creation and innovation-driven roles in today’s dynamic business environment. The program focuses on developing entrepreneurial thinking, strategic decision-making, and practical execution skills required to operate in technology-enabled and rapidly evolving markets. It addresses both new venture creation and capitalising innovation within existing organisations.
Program Highlights
- The program blends conceptual learning with practical exposure through case studies, live projects and startup-oriented assignments.
- Students gain hands-on experience in idea validation, business modelling, pitching and early-stage venture development.
- Runway (Technology Business Incubator) provides end-to-end support including mentoring, funding access, legal and technical support, training, and venture connections.
- The program builds problem-solving, adaptability and innovation for technology-enabled and fast-changing markets.
- Students learn to create new ventures and capitalise innovation within existing organisations, strengthening strategic decision-making and execution.
- Interaction with entrepreneurs, mentors and startup ecosystems supports real-world perspective and learning.
Industry Trends & Career Opportunities
Entrepreneurship education continues to grow in relevance with the expansion of startups, digital platforms, and innovation-led enterprises. Emerging sectors such as fintech, edtech, health tech, and sustainability-driven businesses offer significant opportunities for entrepreneurial activity, alongside trends such as adoption of AI and automation, the rise of digital-first business models, increasing focus on sustainable and responsible enterprises, lean startup practices, and the growth of regional innovation hubs beyond traditional metropolitan centres.
Graduates can pursue opportunities as startup founders or co-founders, intrapreneurs driving innovation within established organisations, business consultants advising startups and small firms, product managers overseeing new product development, and professionals in venture capital or private equity supporting early-stage investments. The program also supports careers in sustainability-focused enterprises and social entrepreneurship.
Placements
Placement support is strengthened through industry interaction, experiential learning, and skill development aligned with market needs. Graduates are well-positioned for roles in startups, innovation-driven organisations, consulting firms, and growth-stage companies, while also being equipped to pursue independent entrepreneurial ventures and self-employment pathways.
Fee Structure
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Curriculum
Semester 1
| Course | L | T | P | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organisational Behaviour | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Marketing Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Managerial Economics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Accounting for Managers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Quantitative Techniques for Managers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Business Analysis and Communication I | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Spreadsheet Modelling | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Individual Project | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Business Environment | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Semester 2
| Course | L | T | P | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resource Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Financial Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Operations Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Business Analysis and Communication II | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Managing Digital Transformation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Business Research Methods | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Industrial Visit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Live Project | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Business Ethics and CSR | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Semester 3
| Course | L | T | P | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Venture Creation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Strategic Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| New Startup Conceptualisation | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Summer Internship / Entrepreneur in Residence | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Global Context of Business | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Project Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Semester 4
| Course | L | T | P | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startup Valuation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Elective 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Startup Pitching and Fund-Raising Live Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Environmental, Social and Governance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Marketing of Innovations | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Eligibility
The minimum eligibility criteria for MBA in Entrepreneurship to be fulfilled by interested students is as follows: Minimum 50% marks in Class X, XII and Graduation. Graduation From a recognized University in any stream
Selection Criteria
The process of selection criteria for students interested in pursuing MBA in Entrepreneurship offered by UPES is based on the individual's performance in UPESMET / National Level Exams/ CUET followed by Personal Interview.
Non-Examination Pathways: Students having a minimum eligible MAT /CMAT 2025 score of 70 percentile will be exempted from the UPES Management Entrance Test and will only be called for Group Discussion and Interview, if qualified. Valid 50 percentile and above score of CAT 2024/ XAT 2025 A score of minimum 400 or above for GMAT, a score of 120 and above in NMAT 2024 / 25 scores will also be accepted.
