Centre for Research in Ionic Liquids (CRIL) at School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab is offering a dynamic and market oriented Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) in ‘Chemistry and Entrepreneurship’. The aim is to equip the graduates with refined professional knowledge using state of the art research facilities and more importantly encourage the graduates to become dynamic entrepreneur and to contribute effectively to the nation building. The entrepreneurial idea is to establish businesses in cutting edge technologies and drive the knowledge-based economy. The learning outcomes of this diploma are as follows:

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Understand advance concepts in process development, optimization, sustainable and green Chemistry

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Differentiate relationship between fundamental chemistry research and its commercialization (development of new processes and products on industrial level)

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Transform novel chemistry research into successful business projects through project management and creative problem solving.

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Contribute effectively in development of scientific knowledge

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Establish industry-academia liaison through short term industrial placement

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Contribute professionally in ethical scientific discussions