Online PGCP E&I
Online PGCP E&I
This online Postgraduate Certificate Program in Entrepreneurship & Innovation (PGCP-E&I) from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is designed to cover all essential aspects of an entrepreneurial journey. Tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs, early-stage start-up founders, those looking to scale their businesses, and successors of family businesses, this program offers a blend of live interactive classes, case studies, practical business insights, and mentorship from industry experts. Participants will also gain exclusive access to MILES (Manipal Centre for Innovation Leadership and Entrepreneurship), benefiting from incubator platforms at MAHE, guidance on product development, go-to-market strategies, pitch preparation, and insights into securing grants and funding.
Live synchronous classes & mentorship from industry experts.
* INR 1,10,000 (Course fee)
* EMI starting INR 9,167/month*
Limited seats available!
Chance to incubate at Manipal’s Tech & Bio Incubator platform
Guidance on government grants like Nidhi EIR, Prayaas & SSP, BIRAC-BIG, and more
100% online program with live synchronous classes & mentorship from industry experts
Learn about go-to-market strategies and fund raising for your startups
Access to MILES ecosystem (testing facilities, Idea café, 3D printers, an Apple creative studio, and more)
Opportunity to showcase business ideas with Seed investors like 3one4 Capital, Ventureast, and Speciale Invest
Case studies on driving innovation & gaining deeper understanding of product philosophy
Manipal alumni status
Founding Director, Manipal Centre for Innovation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship (MILES)
CEO, Manipal Foundation
Founder & CEO, QLeap Academy
Partner, Singhvi Dev & Unni LLP, Chartered Accountants
Senior Manager, Singhvi Dev & Unni LLP, Chartered Accountants
Founder & Managing Director, Ad Astra Consultants Pvt Ltd
Ranked 64 amongst India’s top universities in 2024
Amongst South Asia’s Top Universities in 2024
1st NAAC A+ Accredited University
UGC-entitled Online Degrees Equivalent to Campus Degree
Degrees Evaluated by – World Education Services
Member of ACU
12 months | 2 semesters | 15-20 hours/week | 40 credits
Mindset /Aptitude of an Entrepreneur
Criticality of Scale – MOAT & Differentiation
Investors – Expectations & Wants
Case-study Based Project – I
Entrepreneurial Journey: Ideation to Reality
Sales
Creating a Business Plan & Pitch Deck
Case-study Based Project – II
Fall in Love with Your Problem Statement
Mega Trends
Marketing, Branding & PR
Building Your Organization
Win-Win Valuation
Know Your Financial Metrics
Corporate Governance, Risk and Compliance
Identifying the Appropriate Investor
Fund Raise Instruments
Globally recognized and widely accepted by governments and organizations, the online PG certificate programs offered by Manipal Academy of Higher Education open doors to better professional opportunities.
Our flexi-payment options allow students to pay fees in hassle-free installments.
Full course fee(Two Semesters)
Inclusive of all taxes
EACH SEMESTER
*Inclusive of all taxes
EMI STARTING
*Terms & conditions apply
Hassle-free learning with no-cost EMIs, low interest rates, and flexible part-payment options.
Exclusive scholarships of up to 20% for various categories.
Candidates must have completed 10+2+3-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/institution, or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities.
Candidates must have minimum 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in graduation.
Start your learning journey, today!
Fill in your basic, education & work experience-related details and pay the application fee to register.
Pay the admission fee for the first semester/year or full program.
Upload supporting documents & submit your application.
The university will evaluate your documents to confirm your admission.
After deciding upon the program of your choice, application can be submitted online at www.mahe.onlinemanipal.com.
Once you provide the basic details, you can pay your application fee of INR 1500 (non-refundable) and provide necessary education and work experience details. Pay the admission fee for either one semester/year or full program fee.
Alternatively, you can call us at +91-7330 300 600 or email [email protected], and we will assist you with the application process.
To complete the admission process, you need to upload relevant documents. Once they are approved by the university, your admission process will be complete.
Yes. All learners who pay the full program fee upfront can avail 5% fee concession on total program fee upon approval. In addition to the fee concession, if a learner is eligible for a scholarship, he/she can avail the same. The scholarship amount will be calculated on the total program fee.
Once a candidate’s scholarship is approved during admission, the scholarship benefit shall be applied as per the below table-
Periodicity of fee payment | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
Semester-wise payment | – | 1st and 2nd semester scholarship shall be applicable | 3rd semester scholarship shall be applicable | 4th semester scholarship shall be applicable |
Annual payment | – | – | 1st , 2nd and 3rd semester scholarship shall be applicable | 4th semester scholarship shall be applicable |
Full fee payment at the beginning of the program | Scholarship applicable for all semesters of the program shall get refunded. |
For example- In the case of semester-wise fee payment, Semester-1 scholarship benefit shall be applicable in the subsequent semester ie- scholarship benefit of both Semester 1 & 2 shall be applicable while registering for Semester – 2. Thereafter, from Semester – 3, the current semester scholarship benefit shall be applicable.
*EMI amount mentioned above is applicable for the entire program fee and would need to be paid monthly, for the full duration of the program.
Approval of loans from our loan partners depends on applicants meeting credit norms and submitting required documents. Loan partners may impose other fees and may have additional terms & conditions that must be met by applicants.
For further details on EMIs and other easy financing options, please contact our admission counsellors.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education follows UGC regulations for refund of course fee.
*Please refer to our refund policy for further details.
The pedagogy for this program requires participants to attend live synchronous classes. These sessions provide direct interaction with professionals, offering an in-depth understanding of the subject matter. Learners will also receive additional content or precursors to courses such as videos or documents from faculty.
The medium of instruction is English.
The program is structured to mirror all aspects of an entrepreneurial journey, providing learners with an opportunity for experiential learning. The curriculum is ideally divided into three parts:
Operationalizing your venture
Building a successful enterprise involves focusing on the specific needs of start-up entrepreneurs rather than just relying on functional knowledge. This ensures a robust and adaptable foundation for the business. Key components include understanding financial metrics, corporate governance, risk and compliance, sales, marketing, branding, PR, and organization-building. Mastering these elements provides a comprehensive foundation for a sustainable venture.
Resolving all your dilema
The journey from ideation to growth for an entrepreneur begins with cultivating the right mindset, falling in love with their problem statements and understanding megatrends. Learners can gain insights into what their next steps should be by exploring these key factors.
Fund raise
Learning the process of raising funds involves understanding how to find the right investor and selecting the appropriate funding instrument. This includes identifying investors’ expectations and wants, finding the appropriate investor, creating a compelling business plan and pitch deck, selecting the right fund-raising instruments, and achieving a win-win valuation. Mastering these elements is essential for securing successful investment.
Sales of products and services is a central focus of this course. Learners will also learn how branding and digital marketing can help them achieve their sales targets. Industry experts will be available to mentor learners on developing and refining their go-to-market strategy.
The university provides a dedicated course coordinator for each course. Course coordinators can be contacted via Learning portal using discussion forums.
After your admission is confirmed by the university, you will get credential to access MAHE learning portal. Students can then start accessing the learning resources and begin their learning journey.