Management Essentials
Want to get a taste of business management through a mini-MBA?
Want to give your professional career a boost?
Join this program and gain basic knowledge in some prominent business subjects!
5 out of 6 learners get positive career growth.
upGrad Results reviewed by Deloitte
Want to give your professional career a boost?
Join this program and gain basic knowledge in some prominent business subjects!
5 out of 6 learners get positive career growth.
upGrad Results reviewed by Deloitte
Learners8.2 Million
FormatOnline
Recommended 8-10 hrs/week-- Months
Programme Start DateComing Soon
Get Positive Career Growth5 out of 6 Learners
About the Program
Hands on Harvard Case studies
Solve and discuss in live lectures.
25 Live Sessions
Programme Overview
Key Highlights
Designed for audience that is interested to develop business awareness
30+ Hours of Learning
Case Based Learning
2 Harvard Business Case Studies
Live Sessions
Program driven by only Live Sessions (no platform learning content)
Doubt Clearance
Dedicated time in each live session for addressing doubts
Dedicated Sessions on Business Economics, Accounting, Operations and Supply Chain, OB and HR, Marketing
"Our aim is simple: We strive to create high-impact, hands-on experiences that prepare students for meaningful and productive careers.”
- Ronnie Screwvala, Co-Founder, upGrad
Syllabus
Best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry leaders in the form of live sessions and cases.
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Who Is This Programme For?
Anyone who shows interest in gaining business awareness
Minimum Eligibility
Any candidate who is at least a 12th Pass
Programming Language & Tool Covered
Management Essentials Certification
Complete all the courses successfully to obtain an upGrad certification.
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Industry Experts
Live sessions by subject matter experts.
NOTE
Subject matter experts are tentative and are subject to change basis the availability and inputs from industry.
Syllabus
Best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry leaders in the form of live sessions and cases.
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6
Courses 2
Harvard Case Studies 25
Live SessionsIntroduction to Case Based Learning
- Live Session I: Case Study Workshop
Introduction to MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Live Session I: Introduction to Excel
- Live Session II: Basic Data Analysis
- Live Session III: Introduction to MS Word
- Live Session IV: Introduction to MS PowerPoint
Basics of Business Economics
- Live Session I: Introduction to economics, microeconomics - demand and supply
- Live Session II: Microeconomics - Consumer and producer theory
- Live Session III: Microeconomics - Introduction to market structures
- Live Session IV: Introduction to macroeconomics
Basics of Marketing
- Live Session I: What is marketing?
- Live Session II: Understanding the marketing process
- Live Session III: Understanding consumer behaviour
- Live Session IV: What is market research?
Basics of Operations and Supply Chain
- Live Session I: Introduction to Ops and SCM
- Live Session II: Demand planning in supply chain
- Live Session III: Supply planning in supply chain
- Live Session IV: Brief introduction to logistics and warehousing in supply chain
Basics of Accounting
- Live Session I: Accounting Fundamentals - I - Basic accounting terms, balance sheet and income statement
- Live Session II: Accounting Fundamentals - II - Cash flow statement, ratio analysis and interpretation
- Live Session III: Working Capital - Measurement of working capital, components of working capital
- Live Session IV: Portfolio Analysis - Time value of money and Project evaluation
Basics of OB and HR
- Live Session I: Introduction to Organisations - organisational structures, organisational culture
- Live Session II: Individual and Organisation behaviour - Individual behaviour, organisational behaviour, importance of understanding and predicting behaviours
- Live Session III: Introduction to HRM and Strategy
- Live Session IV: What is SHRM, brief introduction to types of HR strategies
upGrad does not grant credit; credits are granted, accepted or transferred at the sole discretion of an educational institution. upGrad does not make any representations regarding the recognition or equivalence of the credits or credentials awarded, unless otherwise expressly stated. We advise you to enquire further regarding the suitability of this program for your academic and professional requirements before enrolling.
The upGrad Advantage
Strong hand-holding with dedicated support to help you master Management Essentials
Learning Support
Student Support
- Student support is available 7 days a week, 24*7.
- You can write to us via studentsupport@upgrad.com or for urgent queries use the " Talk to Us" option on the learn platform.
Live Sessions
- Gain business knowledge by attending live sessions facilitated by experts in the subject/industry
- Develop business awareness by attending live sessions
Doubt Resolution
Q&A Forum
- Timely doubt resolution by industry experts and peers
- 100% expert verified responses to ensure quality learning
Getting a Taste
Getting a feel for management programs
- Evaluate and decide whether you want to pursue an MBA or management program post the completion of the management essentials program
Admission Process
Step 1
Complete Application
Complete your application and submit the required details. The Admissions Committee will then review your application
Step 2
Get Shortlisted
Upon qualifying, a communication will be sent to you confirming your admission to the management essentials program
Step 3
Block Your Seat
Block your seat with the required program fees communicated to you .
Programme Fee - Indian Residents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Time Commitment
What is the time commitment expected for this Management Essentials Certification Programme?
Devoting 8-10 hours per week will be enough to get you through the program. The more time you devote, the greater will be your learning from the programme.
Certification
Is there any certification granted at the end of the Management Essentials Certification Programme?
Yes, post completion of this online Management Essentials Programme, a personalised certificate will be issued by upGrad with your performance across key competencies and skills mapped.
Admission Criteria
Is there any minimum educational qualification required to take this Management Essentials Certification Programme?
Any candidate who is at least a 12th Pass.
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