Offered by Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
An 8-month live-online entrepreneurship programme from IIM Kozhikode for aspiring founders and professionals that combines simulations, live classes and mentorship to build investable business models, financial planning and go-to-market skills.
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
Designed as an eight‑month live online journey, this programme equips aspiring founders and professionals to convert ideas into structured, scalable ventures through faculty‑led lectures, case studies and team simulations. Sessions are delivered D2D (two‑way video/audio) from IIMK studio and scheduled weekly to suit working professionals.
The curriculum covers opportunity recognition, business model innovation, accounting and finance for entrepreneurs, debt and equity financing, entrepreneurial marketing, organisational choices and exits, and hands‑on simulation where teams run virtual companies. The programme concludes with business plan presentations and faculty feedback to prepare participants for real‑world fundraising and scaling.
Participants also get access to IIMK LIVE (incubation support), due‑diligence sessions across law, HR, operations and technology, and complimentary access to a GenAI for Managers certificate to accelerate execution.
Key highlights and core differentiators that set this program apart.
IIM Kozhikode certification and faculty-led live classes
Simulation-based training where teams run virtual companies
Access to IIMK LIVE incubation and venture support
Complimentary GenAI for Managers certificate (12 hours)
2-day campus immersion and Executive alumni status
Core capabilities, strategic skills, and managerial frameworks you will acquire.
Essential delivery mode, timeline, and candidate eligibility at a glance.
Comprehensive breakdown of course modules, masterclasses, and hands-on projects.
An Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Psychological Aspects of Entrepreneurship
The Theory of Effectuation
Entrepreneurial Opportunity Recognition, Evaluation, and Action
Business Models and Business Model Innovation
Protecting Intellectual Property
An overview of IIMK LIVE
Basic Financial Reports
The Balance Sheets
The Income Statements
The Statement of Cash Flows
Measuring and Reporting Financial Position and Financial Performance
Cash Flow Analysis
Analysing and Interpreting Financial Statements
Creating Projected Financial Statements
An Overview of Management Accounting
Making Capital Investment Decisions
Managing Working Capital
Valuing an Existing Business
Marketing Challenges Faced by Entrepreneurs
Marketing Strategy for Entrepreneurs
Digital and Social Media Marketing
Choosing a Form of Organisation
Buying an Existing Business
Entrepreneurial Exit Strategy
Entrepreneurial Teams, Training, and Gender
Entrepreneurial Growth
Franchising
Corporate Entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Failure
Other Aspects of Entrepreneurship
The whole batch will be divided into simulation teams and each team will run a company. The teams will compete against each other in the simulation, and they will make critical entrepreneurial decisions. This experience will enable them to gain a good understanding of the entrepreneurial process.
Each team is required to develop a business plan based on a business idea they have identified. During this session, the teams will present their business plans. The faculty members will provide feedback to the teams.
Exclusive free access with this programme. Highlights: In-depth curriculum; 12 hours of learning; real-life use cases; prompt library for office tasks.
Foundations of GenAI for Managers
Understanding LLM
Gen AI Tools
Decision-Making & Productivity with AI
GenAI in Marketing & Customer Insights
GenAI in HR & People Management
Gen AI in Finance
GenAI in Operations & Process Excellence
Responsible AI & Change Management
Manager’s Playbook for AI Adoption
Tools covered: ChatGPT, DALL·E (within ChatGPT), Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity, DeepSeek, Claude.
Format, class schedules, campus immersion details, and evaluation criteria.
Saturday · 6:45 PM – 9:45 PM · Weekly · IST
Highly interactive teaching using technology, lectures and case studies.
Peer collaboration and group work to develop business plans with emphasis on meeting deadlines, quality output and teamwork.
Web-based simulations where teams run companies and compete in real-time scenarios.
Practical sessions on securing finance including bank templates and self-credit ratings.
Due-diligence sessions covering law, HR, operations, economics, IT and technology.
Hands-on entrepreneurial skill development through simulations, projects and faculty feedback.
Evaluation methodology is at the discretion of the faculty and may include online exams, case analysis, class contribution and other components as decided by faculty.
A minimum of 75% attendance is mandatory to successfully complete the programme.
Participants who meet evaluation and attendance criteria will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Participants who have the requisite attendance but do not clear evaluation criteria will be awarded a Certificate of Participation.
Eligibility criteria, work experience requirements, and admission steps.
Aspiring Founders: participants looking to launch a new business.
Engineering Graduates: technical professionals seeking business and scaling skills.
IT Professionals: tech practitioners aiming to transition to entrepreneurship.
Corporate Professionals: experienced corporate employees planning to start ventures.
Creative Professionals: artists, designers, photographers wanting to build structured businesses.
*Internships and training experiences will not be considered in full time work experience.
Selection is based on the candidate’s corporate nominations and retail applications with credentials.
Final selection of participants will be solely done by IIM Kozhikode.
Graduates gain official alumni recognition and lifetime networking privileges.
Key application deadlines, batch commencement dates, and intake schedules.
| Next batch | Dates awaited |
|---|---|
| Program Start Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Application Closure Date | 9 November 2025 — Important Dates table (previous cohort schedule) |
| Programme Start Date (previous schedule) | 22 November 2025 — Important Dates table (previous schedule) |
| Programme End Date (previous schedule) | July 2026 — Important Dates table (month only) |
Tuition fees, flexible installment schedules, and available financing options.
| Fee or instalment | Amount | Due date / terms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programme Fee (total) | ₹2,60,000 | — | Taxes (GST) additional as applicable; all fees collected by BCCL / TEEL as noted on page. |
| Instalment I - at time of application | ₹10,000 | To be paid at the time of Application | — |
| Instalment I - within one week of offer roll out | ₹80,000 | Within one week of offer roll out | — |
| Instalment II | ₹85,000 | 6th December, 2026 | — |
| Instalment III | ₹85,000 | 6th February, 2027 | — |
- Programme fee: ₹2,60,000 plus applicable taxes (GST will be additional as applicable).
Common queries about the program, admissions, curriculum, and policies.
The programme includes ten modules covering entrepreneurship fundamentals, marketing, finance, legal structure, business modelling, and simulations. It concludes with a business plan presentation evaluated by faculty.
The IIM Kozhikode entrepreneurship program runs for eight months and includes 105 hours of live online sessions conducted weekly. Sessions are scheduled every Saturday evening, making it suitable for working professionals managing full-time careers alongside education.
The programme fee is ₹2,60,000 plus applicable taxes. Payments are accepted in instalments, and all collections are managed by BCCL. Additional costs may apply for international shipping of course materials and certificates.
Yes, fresh graduates are considered on a case-by-case basis. However, preference is given to candidates with at least one year of full-time work experience and a strong interest in entrepreneurial ventures.
Yes, this IIM entrepreneurship course is offered directly by IIM Kozhikode and includes certification, expert-led sessions, and simulation-based learning within a structured entrepreneurship course online format.
Yes, learners who meet attendance and evaluation requirements will receive an entrepreneurship certification from IIM Kozhikode. Those meeting only attendance criteria receive a Certificate of Participation.
The course is ideal for aspiring founders, professionals switching careers, creative professionals, and those seeking structured guidance through an entrepreneur certificate programs format with real-world relevance.
Yes, this is one of the flexible entrepreneur classes online, held on weekends. It is designed for professionals balancing full-time careers and entrepreneurial ambitions.
The pedagogy includes lectures, case studies, simulations, and team-based projects. As a digital entrepreneurship course, it focuses on interdisciplinary learning across finance, law, strategy, and operations.
Yes, the programme includes simulation-based company management and real-time decision-making experiences, providing the benefits typical of online entrepreneurship programs designed to mirror startup dynamics.
Participants who successfully meet the evaluation criteria and satisfy the requisite attendance criteria will be awarded a 'Certificate of Completion' from IIM Kozhikode. Participants who meet attendance but do not clear evaluation criteria will be awarded a 'Certificate of Participation'. (All certificate images are illustrative and may change at IIM Kozhikode’s discretion.)
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About the primary institute
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode or IIMK) is a premier public management institute established in 1996. Set up by the Government of India in collaboration with the Government of Kerala, IIM Kozhikode is among the leading Indian Institutes of Management and is recognized for rigorous academic programs, strong research output, and a commitment to management education at scale. The institute operates a hill-top suburban campus in Kunnamangalam (Kozhikode) and a satellite campus in Kochi focused primarily on executive education.
IIM Kozhikode combines case-based and experiential learning with a robust faculty body and international collaborations. The school offers flagship full-time programmes (PGP, PGP-Finance, PGP-LSM), one-year and two-year executive MBAs, doctoral programmes (PhD/FPM), and numerous executive development courses. Accredited by global bodies and consistently highly ranked nationally, IIM Kozhikode is noted for its executive-alumni network, entrepreneurship incubation (LIVE), and industry-aligned leadership development.