IIM Visakhapatnam Executive MBA in Entrepreneurship

The eligibility criteria for enrolling in the Executive MBA in Entrepreneurship program that is provided by IIM Visakhapatnam are given in the following:

• The candidate’s citizenship should be Indian and he/she should be residing in the country of India.
• The candidate must be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree.
• The candidate must have scored a minimum of 50% or equivalent CGPA at his/her graduation (general category) when it comes to his/her aggregate marks. (40% for SC/ST/PWD students and 45% for NC-OBC/EWS Students)
• The Bachelor’s degree held by the candidate must be of duration of 3 years or more.
• The Bachelor’s degree obtained by the candidate must be from a recognized & legitimate institute /university that is approved to operate under one of the following conditions: 
  • University or educational institution as incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature in India
  • Declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956
  • Equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
• The candidate must have a minimum work experience that spans about a minimum of 3 years, after graduation.

IIM Visakhapatnam acknowledges students' financial circumstances and provides the option of paying tuition in instalments. This allows students to handle their financial obligations systematically, making education more accessible and affordable. Furthermore, it demonstrates the institute's dedication to assisting students in pursuing management education without undue financial stress, delivering a smooth learning environment.

The core and specialization courses that define the syllabus of the Executive MBA in Entrepreneurship are given below:

IIM Visakhapatnam's curriculum is meant to be broad and rigorous, encompassing all facets of management. It combines core courses, electives, case studies, simulations, and experiential learning experiences. The curriculum is changed regularly to reflect industry developments and expectations. 

The examination format at IIM Visakhapatnam is often a mix of mid-term and end-of-term tests, quizzes, assignments, and class participation. The assessment is based on continuously evaluating a student's performance throughout the term. The emphasis is on critical thinking, problem-solving, and concept application. The curriculum and examination pattern are intended to promote students' growth.

One of the biggest challenges in the business world is starting one’s own business from scratch to achieve prosperity and flourish in the competitive global business environment. Generally, the odds of thriving in the market are lesser nowadays as innovations are exponentially happening faster, opening new avenues every day. Students who aim to be entrepreneurs have to give it all to manage the enterprise at the highest level of decision-making in the hierarchy of the business structure. 

Since the current business landscape consists of a large mass of startups and mid-level corporates, the student can thrive due to these companies being on the lookout for competent professionals who can take management roles with the essence of entrepreneurship and grow the business towards highly scaled heights. Some of the job roles taken up by the students of this program are given in the following table: