DI04000081 · Semester 4 · 5G scheme
Entrepreneurship & Start-up
Notes and solutions following the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) syllabus for DI04000081. Independent material — not issued by the university.
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Syllabus units
Unit 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Start - Ups
- 1.1 Definition, Traits of an entrepreneur
- 1.2 Functions of Entrepreneurship - Job Creation, Innovation, Inspiration, Economic Development
- 1.3 Types of Entrepreneurship
- 1.4 Motivation for Intrapreneurship
- 1.5 Types of Business Structures
- 1.6 Similarities and differences between entrepreneurs and managers
- 1.7 7-M Resources
- 1.8 Micro, Small, Medium Enterprise/ MSME - Industry Registration Process
- 1.9 Startup India, Standup India and SSIP Gujarat & Startup registration process
Unit 3: Management Practices
- 3.1 Industry, Commerce and Business
- 3.2 Types of ownership in the organization -Definition, Characteristics, Merits & Demerits
- 3.3 Different Leadership Models
- 3.4 Functions of Management- Merits & Demerits
- 3.4.1 Planning
- 3.4.2 Company's Organization Structure
- 3.4.3 Directing
- 3.4.4 Controlling
- 3.4.5 Staffing-Recruitment & management of talent.
- 3.5 Financial organization and management
- 3.6 Differences between Management and Administration
Unit 4: Support Agencies and Incubators
- 4.1 State & National Level Support agencies and Current Promotional Schemes for new Enterprise
- 4.2 Start-up Incubation and modalities
- 4.3 Communication of Ideas to potential investors - Investor Pitch
- 4.4 Legal Issues: Contracts, Copyrights, Insurance, IPR, Licensing, Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks
Unit 5: Project Proposal & Exit strategies
- 5.1 Project Planning: Project planning and report, Feasibility study, Project cost estimation, Breakeven point, Return on investment & Return on sales
- 5.2 Corporate Social Responsibilities & Economic Performance
- 5.3 Business Ethics
- 5.4 Ex-Im policies
- 5.5 Succession and harvesting strategy
- 5.6 Bankruptcy and avoidance
About this course
Entrepreneurship plays a vital role in driving economic growth and creating employment. With initiatives like Make in India, Startup India and Vocal for Local, engineers are increasingly expected to become job creators rather than job seekers. This course equips diploma students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to identify business opportunities, prepare feasible business models, and establish start-ups. It emphasizes innovation, management practices, support mechanisms, and ethical responsibilities, enabling students to convert ideas into scalable enterprises.