Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Business Management (OLPE)
(Open Learning Programme On Entrepreneurship)

(Through Correspondence & Personal Counselling)

Offered by/Nodal Center :
Padmasri Dr.B.V.Raju Institute of Technology
Entrepreneurship Development Cell
Vishnupur, Narsapur, Medak

Curriculum Designed/Certification by:
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDI)
Ahmedabad

Sponsored by:
Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung
Germany

Supported by:
NSTEDB ( National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board )
DST, Govt. of India

OBJECTIVE: The main objective of this programme is to promote 'New Enterprise Creation and Management'. To achieve this objective, the study material focusses 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 new enterprise;
• Facilitates successful and profitable operation of the enterprise.

SALIENT FEATURES: More readily accessible than conventional EDP Learning at the place, pace and time of learner's choice Flexibility in terms of enrollment Counselling support throughout the course Follow up support upto three months after successful completion of the course Two contact sessions of three to four days each Facility of availing loan under PMRY scheme

Duration : The duration of the course is one year.

Medium of Instruction: The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility : Degree/Diploma holders in any discipline and those having passed H.S.C, besides possessing three years work experience, are eligible to join the course. As the basic objective of the course is to provide a deep insight into the subject of entrepreneurship to those who have a strong desire to set up an enterprise, this course also addresses the following potential categories: Employees, Professionals and Executives Technocrats and Traders; Existing entrepreneurs Prematurely retired personnel / Ex-servicemen; Enterprising women

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. You also have the opportunity to access and download the Prospectus and Application Form and send the same to us along with a Demand Draft for Rs.250/- , with the requisite fee.

Fee : Fee for this one year diploma course is Rs. 10000/- for all categories to be paid at the time of registration.

Award of Diploma: The Award of Diploma is based on assessment of the assignments, 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 two 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 launch their own dream ventures.