Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has unveiled an exclusive Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Entrepreneurship & Innovation (PGCP-E & I). This comprehensive one-year certificate programme is designed for a select group of students with entrepreneurial ambitions, budding entrepreneurs, early-stage startup founders, and family business successors ready to embark on a transformative journey.
The online PGCP in Entrepreneurship & Innovation is priced at INR 110,000. The one-year certificate programme will be delivered 100% online through live synchronous classes, case studies, real-time business insights, and mentorship from industry experts. Participants will learn to drive growth by adopting the right mindset, recognizing megatrends, and addressing key challenges while mastering fundraising, attracting the right investors, and optimizing operations.
Listed below is what learners can expect from this online postgraduate certificate programme:
Expert-led learning and mentorship: Delivered by industry experts, this programme offers live synchronous classes and mentorship that bring real-world entrepreneurial experiences into the virtual classroom. Learners will gain practical business insights and personalized guidance for their business ideas.
Access to an integrated startup ecosystem: Participants will have exclusive access to the MILES (Manipal Centre for Innovation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship) startup ecosystem, including 3D printers, an Innovation centre, Idea cafe, a laser cutting machine, Apple creative studio etc, and a chance to incubate their business idea at Manipal’s Tech & Bio Incubator platform. Learners will also receive guidance on securing government grants such as Nidhi EIR, BIRAC-BIG, Prayaas & SSP.
Comprehensive curriculum: The curriculum is meticulously designed to cover all critical aspects of the entrepreneurial journey, from product development to go-to-market strategies and fundraising techniques. It includes engaging case studies to deepen the understanding of product philosophy and innovation, ensuring that learners are well-prepared for the challenges of the real business world.
Expressing his enthusiasm on the launch of the PGCP in Entrepreneurship & Innovation in the online mode, Dr Raghupathi Cavale, Founding Director, Manipal Centre for Innovation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship (MILES), stated:
This programme is designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs, early-stage founders, and the younger generation in family businesses to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams and goals. Our faculty, who possess extensive experience across industries, have carefully crafted this programme based on practical insights. The curriculum covers a broad spectrum of topics essential for entrepreneurship from resolving your dilemma and fundraising to operationalization. With a strong emphasis on real-world applications and access to a startup ecosystem, participants can immediately apply their learning to propel their ventures forward, feeling empowered and ready for the entrepreneurial journey.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) represents achievement in higher education. The Institute also has nearly 3000+ faculty and almost 10000+ other support and service staff, who cater to the various professional institutions in Health Sciences, Engineering and Management, Communication, Humanities, Liberal Arts, and Social Sciences, etc., that dot the Wi-Fi-enabled campus.