IIM Mumbai, erstwhile known as NITIE, established in 1963 by the Government of India with the assistance of the United Nations Development Project (UNDP) through the International Labour Organization (ILO), is one of the leading institutes for Management education.
This institute is a pioneer in the development of techno-managerial capabilities required for the competitiveness of the industry. IIM Mumbai has developed its image in a wide variety of industries by delivering human capital capable of focusing on the changing needs of the business. The vision and mission of IIM Mumbai are dedicated to helping Indian businesses make their presence felt globally. IIM Mumbai has decided to act as a driving force in all dynamic sectors of the Indian economy and over the years, earned a distinguished reputation as a catalyst in the transformation of the nation’s finest minds into exceptional business leaders. IIM Mumbai has been positioned 6th amongst management schools in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024. IIM Mumbai has a Centre of Innovation and Incubation for fostering entrepreneurship and nurturing start-ups. The centre aims at incubating early-stage start-ups that demonstrate potential to innovate, implement and create social and financial impact. IIM Mumbai with its focus on creating a strong startup ecosystem and nurturing young minds towards entrepreneurship journey resulted into Unicorns like Polygon, Deal Share, Square Yards.
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes entrepreneurship and innovation as critical components of India’s educational transformation, aiming to foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. The policy supports a multidisciplinary education system that allows students to combine technical, managerial, and creative skills, fostering innovation across domains.
The One Year Post Graduate Program for Executive in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management (PGPEX-EIM) (Online) at IIM Mumbai offers a distinctive blend of management expertise complemented by a strong technical foundation. The special strength of this program lies in combining theory with practice, allowing executives to test the theories, models, and strategies learned during the sessions by designing business plans, and working on real-life projects.
This PGPEx program in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management perfectly aligns with the goals of NEP 2020, which emphasizes entrepreneurship and innovation as key components of India’s educational overhaul. The program aligns with the NEP’s multidisciplinary approach, combining technical, managerial, and creative skills to foster innovation and entrepreneurial mindsets among the participants. Experiential learning, including project-based learning and real-world problem-solving, is a central feature to cultivate entrepreneurship and is an integral component of this program.
The program aims to equip executives with the tools and concepts necessary for careers as entre/Intra-preneurs or as investors in entrepreneurial ventures. The program will focus on multiple dimensions of entrepreneurship-small business, social entrepreneurship, family business, Technopreneurship, Digital entrepreneurship, corporate entrepreneurship (Intrapreneurship). The program will take the students through the complete lifecycle of an entrepreneurial journey with intense interactions with academic/industry experts and investors. Beyond classroom instruction, we provide students with a rich array of learning opportunities, including live case studies, group discussions and interaction with industry experts and entrepreneurs. Our commitment extends beyond academics to instilling enduring values and principles that will guide our students throughout their lives, nurturing them into responsible entre/Intra-preneurs.
This fast-paced program combines rigorous business education with hands-on experience, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset while covering key areas like strategy, funding, finance, marketing, product development, strategy, team building and leadership. It’s an ideal choice for professionals looking to pivot to a new career, start their own business or scale up their existing business, or bring disruptive innovation to their current role.