IIM Bangalore Starts Online Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Course, Details Here

An online undergraduate degree in digital business and entrepreneurship has been introduced by the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B). The deadline for applications to IIM Bangalore for the course is June 15, 2024.

To prepare professionals for the digital business environment, the three-year Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship (BBA DBE) programs of study merge digital technology, company management, and entrepreneurship.

The program offers live seminars, coaching, and practical projects for students to get experience in digital techniques and entrepreneurial practices. The institute hopes to have about 1000 students enrolled when the course begins. The program will include about fifty faculty members overseeing 60 or more courses.

Additionally, this program seeks to provide equitable possibilities for potential students from various areas and backgrounds so they can carry on with their existing activities without having to move or interrupt their lives. This innovative curriculum fosters professional development in a dynamic setting by combining digital and in-person interactions to create a sense of community. Students must nevertheless show up for a proctored exam at their designated examination centers, even if the course is primarily online.

Prof Rishikesha T Krishnan, director of IIM Bangalore said that programme is set to begin from September 2024. "The online undergraduate programme will help students gain the expertise to develop and implement strategies for businesses in the digital age, gain knowledge about the latest digital technologies, identify business opportunities and make strategic decisions that drive business growth. Our programme focuses on practical learning, enabling students to tackle real-world business challenges and develop innovative solutions," said Krishnan.

Eligibility Criteria:

Students who have passed any recognized class 10, 12th board, or similar exam and have earned at least 60% of the possible points, or an equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), in recognized board exams for candidates in the general category as well as the NC-OBC & EWS categories.
Candidates will be selected depending on their performance on the aptitude-based Online Qualifier Test and their Class 12 grades.
For SC, ST, and PwD applicants (>= 40% disability), the qualifying criterion is 55% of the marks or an equivalent CGPA. Only Indian citizens are currently eligible for the program.

Course Structure:

The program includes 22 courses accumulating 45 credits, a one-year certificate in digital business and entrepreneurship, and an upfront cost of Rs 1.25 lakh. In the meanwhile, the two-year diploma program costs Rs 1.50 lakh and includes 21 courses totaling 45 credits. The three-year degree costs Rs 1.75 lakh and comprises of 17 courses totaling 45 credits.