IIM Bangalore Launches Online UG Programme On Digital Business And Entrepreneurship

IIM Bangalore is now offering an online undergraduate course called ‘Digital Business and Entrepreneurship’ through its digital learning platform, IIMBx.
The application process for the programme will open on June 15, 2024.For more details, please visit the official website.

IIMB will be the first IIM to offer an UG course, the classes for which will commence in September 2024. Suresh Bhagavatula, senior faculty of the Entrepreneurship area of IIMB, will be the Course Director of the three-year UG programme, which will have internship opportunities and practical projects.

IIM Bangalore, renowned for its educational excellence, courses and initiatives relating to entrepreneurship and leadership in offering Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), has introduced this BBA programme marking a significant milestone for the institution. It is strategically designed to blend digital technology, business management principles and an entrepreneurial mindset, laying a robust foundation for students aspiring to succeed in the ever evolving and competitive business landscape. The innovative curriculum will provide the skills needed in the digital future.

The new programme, aligned to the vision for India's future, will cater to the growth trajectory which necessitates a steady influx of young, innovative graduates who can catalyse progress across corporate enterprises, family businesses and start-up ecosystems undergoing digital transformation. It will also address the educational challenges relating to providing accessible, industry-oriented, contemporary and quality educational programmes which will help boost India's Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education, democratising education and making it inclusive.

This course provides a fusion of digital and management fundamentals and an entrepreneurial mindset that will help generate self-motivated, self-learning graduates capable of taking up challenging jobs that industries undergoing digitization require. Today's graduates often need to be trained to be digitally ready, but tomorrow's workforce must be digitally savvy. Through interactive sessions, internship opportunities and practical projects, students will be immersed in a dynamic learning environment that simulates real-world challenges and help hone vital skills for their future careers.

The BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship will empower students to be not just job seekers, but also innovative entrepreneurs. By fostering a culture of creativity as well as risk-taking and business acumen, the programme will nurture a new generation of leaders equipped to drive change and make a tangible impact in the business realm.

Networking and Collaboration

A cornerstone of the programme involves facilitating student networking opportunities through collaborative projects, local engagements and institutional events. Students can expand their horizons by fostering connections within the digital, business and entrepreneurial spheres, cultivate essential relationships, and unearth pathways to diverse career opportunities.