MTech in Techno-Entrepreneurship

Objectives of the Program:

To nurture entrepreneurial mind-set among technology graduates and equip them with necessary skills and knowledge in entrepreneurship.

To provide an ecosystem where the students can convert their entrepreneurial ideas into successful ventures.

Scope:

Fresh and early career engineering graduates who are passionate about choosing entrepreneurship as a career would be selected for the program.

Salient Features:

  • The program is offered in the MOE (Ministry of Education) and Self-sponsored categories.

    • MoE category:

    • Candidates having a valid GATE score in (Mechanical Engineering [ME], Aerospace Engineering [AE], Metallurgical Engineering [MT], Electrical Engineering [EE], Computer Science and Information Technology [CS], Civil Engineering [CE], Chemical Engineering [CH], Biotechnology [BT], Biomedical Engineering [BM]) disciplines are eligible. The selection will be based on an interview.

    Self-sponsored category:

    • Candidates with BTech or a BE degree, including early career professionals with 60% Marks or equivalent CGPA, are eligible. GATE or any other national level test scores are not required for the Self- sponsored category. The selection will be based on a written test and interview.

Course Structure

Semester Number Courses
Semester 1 9 credits of core EM courses + 2 credits of Management Electives + 3 credits of Engineering Electives + 1 credit Communication Skills (15 Credits)
Semester 2 7 credits of core EM courses + 2 credits of Management Electives + 3 credits of Engineering Electives + 1 credit Industrial Lectures (13 Credits)
Semester 3 Project Stage I- Problem Definition & Business Plan Development and Mentoring (12 Credits)
Semester 4 Project Stage 2 – Developing a Prototype or Proof of Concept (12 Credits)

Semester 1

Course Code Course Name Credits
EM5090 Core Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs 3
EM5110 Core Foundations of Techno-Entrepreneurship 3
EM5270 Core Entrepreneurial Marketing 3
LA1260 Elective Fundamentals of Organizational Structure 1
EM5020 Elective Innovation Management 1
EM5040 Elective Game Theory for Startups 1
EM5120 Elective Economics for Technocrats 1
Offered by Respective Departments Engineering Electives 3
Offered by Liberal Arts Department Communication Skills 1

Semester 2

Course Code Course Name Credits
EM6040 Core Operational Entrepreneurship 3
EM6010 Core Strategic Management 3
EM6130 Core Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights 1
EM5130 Elective HR and Leadership 1
EM5170 Elective Foundation of Design Thinking for Entrepreneurship 1
EM5160 Elective Marketing Research 1
EM5390 Elective Start-up Financing 1
Offered by Respective Departments Engineering Electives 3
EM6096 Industry Lecture 1

Semester 3

Course Code Course Name Credits
EM6085 Project Stage I- Problem Definition & Business Plan Development and Mentoring 12

Semester 4

Course Code Course Name Credits
EM6095 Project Stage 2 – Developing a Prototype or Proof of Concept 12

Total Credits = 50 + 2 (Communication Skills and Industry Lecture)