Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Business Management
(Recognised by The Distance Education Council, IGNOU, New Delhi)

 (Through Correspondence & Personal Counselling)

Sponsored by:
Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung
Germany

Supported by :
NSTEDB, DST, Govt. of India
NEDB, Dept. of SSI & ARI, Govt. of India

RATIONALE

The post liberalisation industrial and economic scenario in India makes it imperative that a more dynamic and pragmatic approach be adopted to create new, first generation entrepreneurs on a large scale. This would help in tackling the problem of unemployment and contribute to the creation of new entrepreneurs. Using knowledge & advanced technology as their strategic tools those who can take on the increased competition in the domestic as well as global markets are innovators and entrepreneurs in true sense. This can be achieved only if more and more people are motivated and convinced to choose entrepreneurship as a career and put their energies and resources to a productive use.

Various state level entrepreneurship development institutions as well as EDI, the pioneer in entrepreneurship development, have, for decades, been conducting localised class-room Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs). These EDPs have limitation in terms of beneficiaries being covered at a time and thus fail to fulfill the need of a large number of potential entrepreneurs scattered in the vast geographical areas of the country. Hence, there is need for a novel approach.

To address the need of developing new, committed entrepreneurs on a large scale, the EDI, Ahmedabad has conceptualised and launched an innovative Entrepreneurship Development Programme through distance learning and personal counselling titled Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Business Management.

This course is sponsored by Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung (FNSt), a foundation of International repute from Germany and supported by the National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India.

OBJECTIVE

The main objective of this programme is to promote ‘New Enterprise Creation and Management’. To achieve this objective, the study material focusses on various aspects of starting and managing an enterprise.

The course :

• Develops motivation, reinforces entrepreneurial traits and the spirit of enterprise;
• Facilitates decision making process for setting up new enterprise;
• Facilitates successful and profitable operation of the enterprise.

SALIENT FEATURES

The programme has the following salient features :

• More readily accessible than conventional EDP
• Learning at the place, pace and time of learner’s choice
• Flexibility in terms of enrollment
• Counselling support throughout the course
• Follow up support upto three months after successful completion of the course
• Two contact sessions of three to four days each
• Facility of availing loan under PMRY scheme

The contact sessions focus on entrepreneurial motivation, business opportunity guidance, preparation of detailed project report, project appraisal system of banks and financial institutions and interactions with successful entrepreneurs.

SYLLABUS

The following topics are covered in the form of self-instructional study material divided into eleven units :

Introduction to Entrepreneurship & Support Agencies, Business Opportunity Identification, Market Assessment, Entrepreneurial Motivation, Project Report Preparation, Export & Statutory Regulations, Small Business Management which includes Financial Management, Personnel Management, Marketing Management, Time Management, Strategic Management, Venture Capital Financing, Franchising, Business Ethics, Total Quality Management, etc.

To put it briefly, it prepares a learner with Knowledge, Skills and Motivation to set up an enterprise and manage it successfully.

METHODOLOGY

The methodology of the course includes; self-instructional study material, assignments, personal counselling through experts/professional counsellors and two contact sessions during the course.

DURATION

The duration of the course is one year.

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

The medium of instruction is English/Gujarati.

ADMISSION

The course begins in the month of January, April, July and October. The learners have the opportunity to enroll in any one of the batches. Send a DD of Rs.250/- drawn in favour of "EDI, Ahmedabad" to EDI Head Office for prospectus-cum-application form.

You now also have the opportunity to access and download the OLPE Prospectus and Application Form and send the same to us along with a Demand Draft for Rs.250/- as above, with the requisite fee.

 Prospectus           Application form

ELIGIBILITY

Degree/Diploma holders in any discipline and those having passed H.S.C, besides possessing three years work experience, are eligible to join the course. As the basic objective of the course is to provide a deep insight into the subject of entrepreneurship to those who have a strong desire to set up an enterprise, this course also addresses the following potential categories:

• Employees, Professionals and Executives
• Technocrats and Traders;
• Existing entrepreneurs
• Prematurely retired personnel / Ex-servicemen;
• Enterprising women

FEE

Fee for this one year diploma course is Rs. 10000/- for all categories to be paid at the time of registration.

AWARD OF DIPLOMA

The Award of Diploma is based on assessment of the assignments, project report submitted by the learner and performance in the final examination. Those who fail to qualify, may reappear for the examination within 2 years by paying an additional fee of Rs. 500/- for each appearance (maximum two appearances).

BENEFITS

Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Business Management equips the learners with the ability to function dynamically and acquire the requisite knowledge and skills to plan and launch their own dream ventures.

FEEDBACK OF THE STUDENTS

The programme is unique in nature. I have gained tremendously in terms of understanding the business.

-Keyur Sarda,
Ahmedabad (Gujarat)

The programme has boosted my confidence level, helped me acquire knowledge and skills with regard to setting-up of business.

-Urmila Raghuvanshi, Bhopal (M.P.)

With knowledge derived from the study material of the programme and the help extended by counsellors, I have been able to set-up my own business.

-Sameer Thate,
Pune (Maharashtra)

The programme converted my dreams into reality.

-Gazala Ahmed, Ahmedabad (Gujarat)

The programme has motivated and helped me in understanding managerial and marketing skills. Besides, the knowledge gained on all aspects of setting up and managing a business is remarkable.

-Anil Kumar Goel,
Hissar (Haryana)

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