Curriculum
Curriculum
Taking a design-centered approach to solving problems and developing technology-driven ideas in entrepreneurial settings, this course introduces core design thinking principles and their application to the creation and implementation of solutions. Tools are provided to navigate each stage of the design thinking process. Through project-based learning and real-world case studies, students gain practical insight into how the methodology fosters innovation and user-centric thinking.
- Semester
- 4-8
- Course Type
- Core
The course equips aspiring startup founders with the financial acumen needed to build, scale, and sustain high-growth ventures. Through six focused modules, students will develop a strong foundation in financial statement analysis, cap table management, venture capital fundraising, valuation techniques, financial ratio interpretation, and unit economics.
Blending theory with hands-on application, the course includes practical exercises such as dissecting income statements, constructing cap tables, and modeling CAC vs. LTV. Students will learn how to effectively apply key financial concepts to strategic decision-making and communicate with investors in entrepreneurial contexts.
- Faculty
- Bhavish Sood
- Credits
- 2
- Semester
- 4 or 6
- Course Type
- Core
This flagship course is where ideas meet execution. The Entrepreneurial Challenge Lab immerses students in the real-world experience of building a startup from idea to impact. Working in teams, students engage in customer discovery, prototype testing, market validation, and business model development. With a strong emphasis on learning by doing, the course goes beyond theory to develop the mindset and behaviours of successful entrepreneurs. Starting with an idea or opportunity space, students spend the semester refining it through feedback, mentorship, and real-world engagement, leaving not only with a venture concept but with practical tools to turn problems into scalable solutions.
- Faculty
- Rohith Salim
- Credits
- 2
- Semester
- 5
- Course Type
- Core
Designed for students who have completed the Entrepreneurial Challenge Lab and are ready to turn validated concepts into scalable ventures, this course translates entrepreneurial theory into actionable strategies, covering refining value propositions, go-to-market planning, financial modeling, valuation and funding pathways. A distinctive feature is hands-on learning with successful startup founders, who lead sessions on topics including growth hacking, leveraging technology for scale, and building compelling pitch decks. These insights are reinforced through workshops, practical exercises and investor pitch sessions.
- Faculty
- Somveer Anand
- Credits
- 3
- Semester
- 6
- Course Type
- Core
This course focuses specifically on the nuances of venture investing at both early stage and late stages. Students will learn to navigate diverse venture investment scenarios, including seed funding, Series A investments, and pre-IPO rounds. Through practical exercises, case studies, and interactive workshops, participants will develop comprehensive skills in deal evaluation, due diligence, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making tailored for venture capital. This course serves as a continuation of the Entrepreneurial Finance course offered in the fourth semester, building upon foundational financial concepts.
- Faculty
- Bhavish Sood
- Credits
- 1
- Semester
- 5 and 7
- Course Type
- Elective
This course helps students harness emerging technologies to drive business innovation across products and services, processes, and business models. Whether launching a startup or optimizing corporate strategy, students will explore how cutting-edge technologies fuel both sustaining and disruptive innovation, because not all change is revolutionary, but all progress matters. Through hands-on projects, case studies, and spirited discussions, students will learn frameworks to build systems for innovation, measure impact, and create scalable, market-ready solutions.
- Faculty
- Abhilasha Sinha
- Credits
- 1
- Semester
- 4 or 6
- Course Type
- Elective
An interdisciplinary, case-based overview of the strategic and analytical skills essential for consultants in top-tier strategy firms, this course is built around three core pillars: structured thinking and problem-solving, quantitative analysis, and persuasive communication, with emphasis on a hands-on approach to learning. Through case studies from companies such as Netflix, Disney, and Uber, students develop the ability to dissect complex business problems, craft data-driven recommendations, and communicate insights that influence key stakeholders. Students gain a strong foundation in strategic analysis and practical consulting techniques applicable across industries.
- Faculty
- Bhavish Sood
- Credits
- 3
- Semester
- Info not available
- Course Type
- Elective
This interdisciplinary course examines how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way we work, innovate, and build careers. Through guest sessions with entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and industry experts, students will explore the opportunities and challenges of AI across areas such as the future of work, ethical AI, the creator economy, and sustainable entrepreneurship. Designed to spark curiosity and entrepreneurial thinking, the course encourages students to reimagine businesses and careers that are resilient, ethical, and impact driven. Whether launching a startup or joining an AI-powered enterprise, students will gain strategic insights to navigate and thrive in the AI era.
- Credits
- 1
- Semester
- 5 and 7
- Course Type
- Elective
Understanding the customer is the starting point, but product market fit is the breakthrough. This course demystifies what product market fit means and why it is essential for any venture, helping students define the right problem, identify the right customer, and design business models that deliver real value. Through case studies, founder sessions, and workshops, students learn to turn ideas into solutions customers care about, building the mindset and tools to move forward with clarity, confidence and traction.
- Faculty
- Sandeep Bhushan
- Credits
- 2
- Semester
- Info not available
- Course Type
- Elective