Course Structure
The curriculum of the Entrepreneurship program at Faculty of Management Studies is carefully designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business creation, innovation, and market dynamics. The structure spans eight semesters, each offering a blend of core subjects, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory experiences.
| SEMESTER | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | L-T-P-C | PREREQUISITES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ENT-101 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| Semester 1 | MAT-101 | Calculus for Engineers | 4-0-0-4 | None |
| Semester 1 | PHY-101 | Physics of Materials | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| Semester 1 | CHM-101 | Chemistry Fundamentals | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| Semester 1 | BIO-101 | Biology for Engineers | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| Semester 1 | ENT-102 | Entrepreneurial Mindset Development | 2-0-0-2 | ENT-101 |
| Semester 1 | LIT-101 | English for Academic Purposes | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| Semester 2 | ENT-201 | Business Planning and Strategy | 3-0-0-3 | ENT-101 |
| Semester 2 | MAT-201 | Linear Algebra and Statistics | 4-0-0-4 | MAT-101 |
| Semester 2 | PHY-201 | Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer | 3-0-0-3 | PHY-101 |
| Semester 2 | CHM-201 | Organic Chemistry | 3-0-0-3 | CHM-101 |
| Semester 2 | BIO-201 | Microbiology and Biotechnology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-101 |
| Semester 2 | ENT-202 | Marketing Principles | 3-0-0-3 | ENT-101 |
| Semester 3 | ENT-301 | Financial Management for Entrepreneurs | 3-0-0-3 | MAT-201, ENT-201 |
| Semester 3 | ENT-302 | Operations Management | 3-0-0-3 | ENT-201 |
| Semester 3 | ENT-303 | Innovation and Design Thinking | 3-0-0-3 | ENT-102 |
| Semester 3 | ENT-304 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 3-0-0-3 | MAT-201, ENT-201 |
| Semester 3 | ENT-305 | Risk Assessment and Mitigation | 3-0-0-3 | ENT-201 |
| Semester 4 | ENT-401 | Business Model Innovation | 3-0-0-3 | ENT-301, ENT-302 |
| Semester 4 | ENT-402 | Ethics and Corporate Governance | 3-0-0-3 | ENT-201 |
| Semester 4 | ENT-403 | International Business Strategy | 3-0-0-3 | ENT-201, ENT-301 |
| Semester 4 | ENT-404 | Intellectual Property Rights | 3-0-0-3 | ENT-201 |
| Semester 5 | ENT-501 | Advanced Entrepreneurial Finance | 3-0-0-3 | ENT-301, ENT-304 |
| Semester 5 | ENT-502 | Cross-Cultural Management | 3-0-0-3 | ENT-201, ENT-403 |
| Semester 5 | ENT-503 | Technology and Innovation Management | 3-0-0-3 | ENT-303 |
| Semester 5 | ENT-504 | Strategic Leadership | 3-0-0-3 | ENT-201, ENT-301 |
| Semester 6 | ENT-601 | Business Ethics and CSR | 3-0-0-3 | ENT-402 |
| Semester 6 | ENT-602 | Entrepreneurial Economics | 3-0-0-3 | ENT-501 |
| Semester 6 | ENT-603 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3-0-0-3 | ENT-302, ENT-403 |
| Semester 6 | ENT-604 | Entrepreneurial Communication Skills | 2-0-0-2 | ENT-101 |
| Semester 7 | ENT-701 | Capstone Project Planning | 3-0-0-3 | ENT-501, ENT-601 |
| Semester 7 | ENT-702 | Research Methodology | 2-0-0-2 | ENT-101 |
| Semester 7 | ENT-703 | Advanced Case Studies | 3-0-0-3 | ENT-401, ENT-502 |
| Semester 8 | ENT-801 | Final-Year Capstone Project | 6-0-0-6 | ENT-701, ENT-703 |
| Semester 8 | ENT-802 | Entrepreneurship in Practice | 2-0-0-2 | ENT-601 |
Advanced Departmental Electives
Departmental electives offer students the opportunity to delve deeper into specialized areas of interest within entrepreneurship. Below are descriptions of several advanced courses:
- Blockchain Applications in Business: This course explores how blockchain technology can be leveraged for secure transactions, smart contracts, and decentralized applications. Students learn about cryptocurrency, distributed ledgers, and real-world use cases in finance, supply chain, healthcare, and more.
- Design Thinking for Innovation: Focused on human-centered design processes, this course teaches students how to approach complex problems creatively and iteratively. Through hands-on workshops, students develop empathy maps, ideation techniques, prototyping skills, and user testing methods.
- Sustainable Business Models: Students examine how businesses can operate sustainably while generating profits. Topics include circular economy principles, environmental impact assessments, carbon footprint reduction strategies, and green marketing approaches.
- Fintech and Digital Payments: This course introduces students to the rapidly evolving fintech landscape, covering mobile payments, peer-to-peer lending, robo-advisors, blockchain-based financial systems, and regulatory challenges in digital finance.
- Startup Ecosystems and Incubation: Explores the ecosystem surrounding startups, including accelerators, incubators, venture capital firms, angel networks, and government initiatives. Students gain insights into funding mechanisms, pitch preparation, and building scalable business models.
- Entrepreneurial Leadership and Team Dynamics: Focuses on developing leadership qualities necessary for navigating complex organizational structures. Students learn about team formation, conflict resolution, motivation strategies, and transformational leadership styles in entrepreneurial settings.
- Strategic Innovation Management: Covers frameworks for managing innovation within organizations, including idea generation, portfolio management, intellectual property strategies, and commercialization pathways.
- Global Market Entry Strategies: Analyzes the challenges and opportunities of entering international markets. Students learn about market research methodologies, cultural adaptation strategies, trade regulations, and global supply chain logistics.
- Social Impact and Non-Profit Entrepreneurship: Explores how entrepreneurs can create social value through mission-driven ventures. The course covers social enterprise models, impact measurement tools, grant writing, and community engagement strategies.
- Creative Industries and Innovation: Focuses on entrepreneurship in creative sectors such as media, advertising, fashion, and entertainment. Students explore digital marketing, brand storytelling, content creation, and monetization strategies in these industries.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department's philosophy on project-based learning is rooted in the belief that experiential education fosters deeper understanding, critical thinking, and practical application. Students engage in both mini-projects and a final-year capstone project that simulate real-world business scenarios.
Mini-projects are undertaken during semesters 3 through 6 and involve small teams working on specific challenges provided by industry partners or faculty members. These projects allow students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical contexts, build technical skills, and collaborate effectively with peers from diverse backgrounds.
The final-year capstone project spans the entire semester of the eighth term. Students choose a topic aligned with their interests and career goals, conduct extensive research, develop a business plan or prototype, and present their findings to a panel of faculty members and industry experts. The evaluation criteria include innovation, feasibility, presentation quality, teamwork, and real-world applicability.
Faculty mentors guide students throughout the project process, providing feedback, resources, and connections to relevant professionals. Selection of projects is done through an application-based system where students submit proposals outlining their ideas, objectives, and expected outcomes.