For the first time in India, take courses in: Startups and Founders Office; Venture Finance and Private Equity; Tech-Business Management; Family Business and SMEs

Mentors That Come From:

Applicant Persona

Aspiring entrepreneurs: Build a startup and lead from the front

Wannabe investors: Work in venture ecosystems like PE firms, VC firms, Incubation Centers, etc

Family business owners: Join and grow their family business through expansion and/or new ventures

Business Enthusiasts: Work in high-growth startups in high-growth roles

Working with CXOs: Work closely with CXOs as founders office, chief of staff, executive assistants, etc.

Learn from the Best

Learn from global researchers, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and business professionals. Meet some of the faculty and the courses they teach in this program:

Prof. (Dr.) Kirti Dutta
Dean Research, Research Cell,
Dean and Professor, School of Entrepreneurship
Vasudev Murthy
Executive Director, School of Entrepreneurship
Dr. M. Chitra
School of Entrepreneurship
Dr. Kavita Gupta
School of Entrepreneurship
Ritesh Dahiya
Coordinator, School of Entrepreneurship

Visiting Faculty

Chirag Gujarati
Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Strategy
Dr. Mridula Dwivedi
Business Research
Prof. Bart Norre
Visiting Professor, Rishihood University
Dr. Umesh Menon
Sr. International Investment and Finance Expert at UNIDO
Dr. Kavita Saxena
Faculty at Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India
Dr. Vetri Selvi
Associate Professor, Department of Management, Mettu University
CA Sandeep Kapoor
Chartered Accountant and visiting faculty at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
CA Rajeev Puri
Chartered Accountant and visiting faculty
Muthuraman Thirunavukkarasu
Visiting faculty, Rishihood University
Dr. Ferojuddin M. A. Khan
Director at S&F Commerce Academy
Dr. Radhika Lunawat
Associate Professor
Accounting, UCI Paul Merage School of Business,
University of California
Dr. Ramakrishna Dantu
Assistant Professor,
California State University,
Sacramento College of Business Administration

Curriculum Unfolding in 8 Layers

Business Fundamentals

Semester 1 to 6

Core skills needed for running or managing a good business

Startup Basics

Semester 2 to 5

Sprint-style courses to make you startup ready

Rishihood Essentials

Semester 1 & 2

Leadership and social science modules to deepen your understanding of the self and society

Business Concentrations

Semester 6 & 7

Learn how to apply business concepts to prominent domains of entrepreneurship

Practice-based Skills

All Semesters

Hands-on learning through workshops, crash courses, hackathons

Project Work

All Semesters

Start with an opening balance of 10,000 for stock markets. Unlock a 1 lac seed investment for your idea at the end of 4th semester.

Global Study Treks

Semester Breaks

Immerse in global business and innovation hubs like Singapore, Israel, Silicon Valley, and London

Business Fundamentals
Startup Basics
Rishihood Essentials
Business Concentrations
Minor and Electives
Practice-based Skills

These are the essential learnings for any entrepreneur and business professional. The business fundamentals are taught by faculty, industry experts, case studies, and projects. Business fundamentals are distributed in:

Computational Abilities
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Introduction to Statistics and Data Science
- Principles of Business Analytics
Introduction to Business
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Principles of Management
- Emerging Businesses Colloquium
Leadership and Organizational Management
- Human Resource Management
- Project Management
- Design Thinking
- Portfolio Management
Business Growth
- Marketing and Sales Management
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Flywheel and Virality
- Market Research and Growth Strategy
Finance
- Foundations of Finance
- How Banks and Credits Work
- Corporate Finance
- Managerial Accounting
Governance and Laws
- Business Ethics
- Startup Governance
- Corporate Governance
- Taxation Laws
International Business
- International Business Laws
- International Trade Operations
- Foreign Trade Policy

Sprint courses to make you startup-ready

Founders Kit: Registering a company, opening bank accounts, compliances, credits, etc.
Branding: Personal branding, business branding, idea evangelism
Understanding Equity: Ownership, Captable, Dilution, Options
Bootstrapping to Funding: Financial journey of a new business
Growing and Scaling: Challenges in hiring at scale, replicating quality and speed at scale
Self-Leadership: Decision making, handling stress and uncertainty, conflict management
Art of Storytelling: Influencing and leading with the art of storytelling
Negotiation Skills: Learn how to negotiate in the best favor of your business

Leadership and Social Sciences skills are hallmarks of Rishihood education that nurture impactful leaders of tomorrow. The courses include

Science of Living: Basic principles and habits for living a meaningful and joyful life
Understanding India: Find the Indian heartbeat to align your efforts with the country’s aspirations
Global Grand Challenges: Understand the most important challenges facing humanity including environment, technological disruptions, and psychological well-being
Indian Polity: Knowledge of the constraints and systems in which businesses operate helps you to navigate your journey more effectively
Research Methods: Learn the art of research and apply it to make new discoveries
Technology and Society: Find how emerging technologies throw new challenges and opportunities at human civilization
Environment and Systems Thinking: Learn problem-solving frameworks from an environment and systems perspective
Community Engagement:Work with the city’s people through Rishihood’s City as a Lab. Learn how to approach and talk to people, understand them, work with them, and grow together
Professional Communication: Shift from high school to college with the ability to communicate in a professional setting

In the 6th and 7th semesters, learners take courses in entrepreneurship-focused concentrations.

Startups and Founders Office	Venture Finance and Private Equity	Tech-Business Management	Family Business and SMEs
Innovation Management	Management of Funds	Innovation Management	Succession Planning
Raising Money: Seed, VC, and Private Equity	Startup Valuation	Business Data Analytics	Wealth Management
Effective Office Operations	Understanding Terms Sheets	Technology Policy	Change Management

At Rishihood, you get a wide choice of electives from psychology, design, technology, and more. Collect 32 credits in a different domain and earn a minor. Learners are free to choose based on their interests. One of the recommended minors is ‘Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence’ delivered by Newton School of Technology at Rishihood University. Some of the courses in a CS and AI minor are:

Data Structures and Algorithms
Web Application Development
Object Oriented Programming
Discrete Maths 1
Software Engineering
Database Management Systems
Server Side Programming
Mathematics for AI
Machine Learning

Another recommended minor for entrepreneurship students is economics, the fundamental science of wealth creation and the movement of money. Here are some of the courses for an economics minor at Rishihood:

Mathematics of Economics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Game Theory
Contemporary Indian Economy
Development Economics
Health Economics
Urban Economics

The practice curriculum is a platform where learners master the skills required to remain and succeed in business. These are covered through workshops, practice groups, projects, and hackathons.

Stock Markets and Investments: Practice with an opening balance of Rs 10,000. Experiment with stock markets, learn market behavior, and gain market insights
Business News: Learn how to read and interpret business and financial news, economic developments, public policy, and geopolitics. Free access to HBR, Forbes, The Economist, Inc42, and 20+ magazines to keep abreast with the latest developments in the world of business
Business Communication: Perfect the art of communication whether it is writing, presenting, content creation, or persuasive interactions. Learn Canva, podcasting, note taking, report making, etc.
Tech for Business: Learn business tools such as Figma, CRMs, email marketing, Office Suite, no-code development, Miro, Flutterflow, UI/UX for Startups, and more
New Technologies: Practice new technologies such as AI, IoT, Human Machine Teaming and find how they impact the future of business
Excel and Analytics: Master your grip on numbers, data analytics, tables, and graphs

Global Business Treks

In every winter break, learners embark on a global business trek to immerse themselves in the world of international business. The visits are typically week-long. There is no tuition fee for the treks. The learners have to pay only for their logistics such as visa, air travel, local transportation, food, and accommodation.

Global Business Trek 1: Singapore
Visit the Central Business District, Suntec Convention Center, SGInnovate; Meet business leaders and professors; immerse like a local

Global Business Trek 2: Silicon Valley
Enter the hub of global innovation and entrepreneurship; meet tech leaders and crazy founders; attend a startup demo day; join a creative session at Apple Park

Global Business Trek 3: Israel
Walk at the Rothschild Boulevard and Neve Tzedek; visit top museums like the Madateck and the Israel Museum; Learn why is Israel called the Startup Nation

Global Business Trek 4: London
Visit iconic places like the Bank of England and the Royal Exchange; Find about modern finance at Canary Wharf; Explore the London Stock Exchange and the UK’s capital.

Learn by Doing

Opening balance of Rs 10,000
Start with an opening balance of Rs 10,000 to be invested in stocks. With the mentorship of the faculty and peer learning, you will grow as you graduate

Startup Summer with Rs 1 Lac
Unlock the seed money after 4th semester, build your startup in the summer break and continue growing it at Rishihood

Real-life Problem Solving
Get problem statements from real professionals working in real organizations. Apply your curriculum to find solutions

Internships
Summer breaks of 2 months for industry internships, family businesses, or your own project

Startup Semester
In the final semester, do a capstone project, be an entrepreneur in residence, or launch your own startup. Here you apply for venture funding at Rishihood

Mentorship

Get 1:1 mentorship from global professionals and entrepreneurs. In personalized discussions, the mentors share their advice on academics, careers, and beyond. Some of the questions that you can ask your mentors:

What is a good movie to watch on business innovation?
Should I pick up any additional skills through online courses?
I am doing an assignment on this topic. What resources can I look at?
Should I consider going for an MBA or working somewhere?
I am getting an offer from a venture fund and from a consulting company. How should I choose?

8 Semesters of Career Prep

We don’t start the career preparation when you are at the end of your program. We start when you are also at the start.

Mentorship: 1:1 mentorship opens unique doorways for internships, jobs, and startup funding
Incubation and Investments: Rishihood’s founders come from angel, venture, and equity investing backgrounds. An INR 1 crore fund is available for learners as a launchpad to much bigger opportunities
Internship: A 6-month paid internship in your final semester that leads to a placement
Placements: A dedicated career advancement office works with students to train them on professional skills and sources career opportunities
Networking Events: Being in Delhi NCR, we expose our learners to events and networking opportunities

Central Business District

Being in Delhi NCR, Rishihood gets you access to marquee conferences, seminars, networking events, launches, and more. This means that you are always glued into the business ecosystem right from the first year. You get exposure via large industry bodies like the CII, attend exclusive startup events in the entrepreneurial hubs of Gurgaon and Noida, and visit industrial units in Delhi NCR. Your classroom is outside the classroom.

Admission and Selection Process

Step 1: Online Application:

Share your academic details such as Grade 10 marks, competitive exam scores, etc (whatever is available at the time of application)
Extra-curricular achievements in sports, arts, social work, projects, etc.
A one-page Statement of Purpose

Step 2: Aptitude Test

A 45-minute online test on logical reasoning and general aptitude

Step 3: Personal Interview:

In a 1-1 conversation, help us understand yourself better
This is also your chance to meet faculty and mentors

Co-Work on Campus

Get into the startup mode at the co-working space designed for budding entrepreneurs at Rishihood. Meet your teammates who could be your co-founders. Let the flow of ideas energize you. Tinker with your concept and graduate with a startup on campus.

Labs and Clubs

Labs for a B-school? Yes. Rishihood provides access to cutting-edge labs where you can work on your dream projects.

Digital Media Lab: Create prototypes, make digital content, and launch your e-biz
Human Augmentation Lab: Use AR/VR, EEG, and gamification for human augmentation
Robotics Lab: Play with automation, build your own robot
Stock Markets Lab: Learn equity investments, grow your portfolio
Makers Space: Build products using 3D printers, woodwork tools, ceramics tools, CAD, CNCs, and other equipment
City as a Lab: Rishihood’s signature open lab in the form of the City of Sonipat is a platform to deep dive into reality and become street smart in solving business problems
Consulting Club: Work with your peers to solve industry-grade problems and hone your consulting skills

Learning and Working on the Go

Apple MacBook: All learners receive a MacBook, your walking office to help you in your courses, assignments, projects, and startup.

The Rishihood Undergraduate Experience

Rishihood Essentials: Foundational courses in leadership, global perspectives, self-awareness, and data science to set you on the path of success and fulfillment

Inner Curriculum: Prepare not just for the industry but for life with Rishihood’s inner curriculum focusing on mindfulness, sports, music, health, and wellbeing.

Parallel Curriculum: Feature workshops on a regular basis on topics like communication, workplace tools, new software, and team management to prepare you for the future today itself.

Residential Peer Community: A fully residential peer community from 25+ states in India and other countries; student clubs in theatre, dance, movies, photography, etc. Our residential life is healthy, safe, and joyful.

Majors and Minors: An eclectic mix of subjects gives you an exponential advantage. Combine topics like psychology + public health, economics + computer science, design + entrepreneurship, etc. Build your own degree at Rishihood.

Mindset for Leadership and Impact: Rishihood is a unique community that inspires a set of values for a purposeful existence. We don’t train you for a living, we prepare you for life.

Scholarships

We believe in the power of entrepreneurship to create the India of our dreams. If you are ready to build something for the country, we are ready to remove all financial barriers. Up to 100% tuition scholarship for:

Bharat Ki Beti: Girl students from the Indian Hinterland wanting to be a pioneer
Fauji Kid: Children from the armed forces who demonstrate business acumen
Vanvaasi Dreamer: Students from tribal communities who aspire a high-quality education
Distant Doer: Students from remotest areas like Andaman, Lakshadweep, and border areas
Khiladi: Sports achievers who make their families and country proud
Dexter, the Child Genius: Science and technology geniuses who want to make it big in business
Teenage Lalaji: Child prodigy in a small enterprise wanting to become a large enterprise
Front Bencher: Academic achievers who want to remain at the top of their studies

FAQs

Why is this a 4-year program?

This is a 4-year program for some important reasons:

The learning outcomes are such that you are ready for the workplace when you graduate. You should not need an MBA. So you are saving 2 years of MBA.
We have one semester dedicated to building your startup or being an entrepreneur in residence. We also give options of a minor in career-oriented fields like Computer Science and AI, or Economics. It is not feasible in a three-year curriculum.
4-year is an internationally recognized undergraduate which is now also recommended by NEP in India.
Yet, if students want to exit after three years, they will get a BBA degree that is UGC-recognized.

I don’t want to build a startup. I want to get a job. Is this program for me?

Today’s job market is actively looking for graduates who have the right skill sets for problem-solving, teamwork, thinking innovatively, taking responsibility, and being accountable. These are the attributes that a typical BBA program won’t