Entrepreneurship Development
Entrepreneurship Development
Introduction
IISD has developed facilities for organizing Entrepreneurship Development Programme to respond to the need of the nation & develop expertise and skills for potential learners to become job creators rather than job seekers. The programme has been designed to develop, motivate & assist learners for setting up new enterprises & manage them successfully.
Information about Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII)
The post liberalization industrial & economic scenario in India makes it imperative that a more dynamic and pragmatic approach is needed to create entrepreneurs on a large scale. This would help not only in tackling the problem of unemployment but also in the growth of new entrepreneurs. Using technology and quality as their strategic tools, those who can take on the increased competition in the domestic as well as global markets are innovators and entrepreneurs true sense of the term. 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 institutes, as well as EDP the pioneer in entrepreneurship development, have, for decades, been conducting localized Entrepreneurship Developments Programme (EDPs) for a limited number of people. These EDPs have limitations in terms of number and reach and cannot fulfill the need of a large number of potential entrepreneurs scattered in the vast geographical areas of the country. This calls a novel approach. To address this need of developing new, committed entrepreneurs on a large scale, the EDII, Ahmedabad has conceptualized and launched an innovative Entrepreneurship Development Programme through distance learning and personal counseling 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 and Technology, Government of India.
COLLABORATION
In terms of agreement with Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) P.O.- Bhat -382428, Dist-Gandhinagar, Gujarat (India) Institute for Inspiration & Self Development (IISD) Kolkata has been appointed as a collaborating agency for Establishment of a centre for promoting & organizing Diploma in Entrepreneurship & Business Management (DEBM).
OBJECTIVE:
The main objective of the programme is new ‘Enterprise Creation and Management’ . To achieve this objective, the study material is focused 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 of a new enterprise;
Facilitates successful and profitable operation of the enterprise.
SALIENT FEATURE
Learning at the place, pace and time of a learner’s choice
Flexibility in terms of enrolment
Counselling support throughout the course
Two contact sessions of three days each.
The contact sessions focus on developing entrepreneurial motivation, business opportunity guidance, market research & survey, preparation of detailed project report, project appraisal system of banks & financial institutions and interactions with successful entrepreneurs.
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.
SYLLABUS:
The syllabus in the form of printed self-instructional study material covers all aspects of launching, establishing and managing a small-scale enterprise, including taxation as applicable to small-scale industry. To put it briefly, it prepares the learner with the knowledge, skills and motivation to set up an enterprise and manage it successfully.
STUDY MATERIAL:
The study material designed to facilitate the learners, is divided into 11 units covering critical areas such as: Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Sources of Assistance, Business Opportunity Identification, Market Assessment, Entrepreneurial Motivation, various soft skill like Communication skills, Negotiation Skills, Entrepreneurial Competencies, Small Business Management including Systematic Planning, Quality Control, Marketing Management, Financial Management, Production Management, besides, various topics like total Quality Management, Strategic Planning, Business Ethics, Franchising, Venture Capital Financing, Exports etc. The material provides comprehensive understanding on what it takes to become an entrepreneur.
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 AND MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION:
The duration of the course in one year. The medium of instruction is English.
ELIGIBILITY:
Degree/ 3yrs Diploma holders in any discipline and those having passed HSC, with three years work experience, are eligible to join the course. As the basic objective of the course is to provide an indepth insight into the subject of entrepreneurship to those who have a strong desire to set-up an enterprise, this course addresses the following potential categories:
Employees, Professionals and Executives
Technocrats and Traders
Existing Entrepreneurs
Prematurely Retired Personnel / E-Servicemen
Employees opted for VRS
Enterprising Women
FEES STRUCTURE:
Fee for this one year diploma course is Rs. 10,000/- for all categories to be paid at the time of registration. Rs. 250/- to be paid additional for prospectus cum application form.
AWARD OF DIPLOMA:
The award of the Diploma is based on assessment of the assignment, 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 three 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 successfully launch their own dream ventures.