byGaganDeep
Updated on - 20 Jul, 2024
Diploma in Startups and Business is a Diploma level course spanning a duration of one academic year that comprehensively covers the rudiments of starting and managing a business. The goal of the course is to teach the students everything that they would need to know to start and successfully manage their own start-ups. It extends over various subjects such as entrepreneurship, business ideas, funding and financial management, marketing and sales, and legal aspects of business.
It can therefore be seen that there are no set national level entrance examinations for admission to Diploma in Startups & Business. But, it is noteworthy to understand that many colleges/universities have their own entrance tests to select students. Some also take into account 10+2 academic percentage, their performance in extra co-curricular activity for the process of selection and an interview.
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Diploma in Startups and Business |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Course Level | Diploma |
| Eligibility | 10+2 or equivalent qualification |
| Top Colleges | Indian School of Business (ISB), Indian Institute of Management (IIM), XLRI - Xavier School of Management, SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, NMIMS School of Business Management |
1. The minimum qualification required for this course is having passed the 10+2 examination in any stream from a recognized board of education.
2. The course is open for all graduates in any discipline of the university.
3. No age limit. Course is open for any aspirants who wish to start their own business or are in already into startups.
4. Computer literacy and an understanding of business concepts would be ideal, even though the job does not require specific computer and business knowledge.
5. Proficiency in English is useful as all the learning materials are likely to be in English.
6. All based on academic performance in the qualifying exam and interviews though the latter is done sparingly.
7. The course fee is pocket friendly and stretches from INR 25000 to INR 1 lakh depending on the institute. There are various incentives that institutes may provide, including scholarships.
| Specialization | Average Salary (INR) |
|---|---|
| Startup Operations & Management | 1-2 lakhs |
| Business Development & Sales | 1.5-3 lakhs + fee |
| Marketing & Branding for Startups | 1-2 lakhs |
| Product Management & Innovation | 1.5-2.5 lakhs |
| Investment Banking & Venture Capital | 2-4 lakhs |
| Consulting & Advisory Services | 1.5-3 lakhs |
| Data & Analytics for Startups | 1-2 lakhs |
| Human Resources & Talent Management | 1-2 lakhs |