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An MBA is highly regarded as the most popular
business qualification today, not only in India but also across
the globe. The evolution of cross – border trade and liberalization
of economy has induced stringent competition in professional fields.
Not only Business but in off beat domains of Technology, Science,
Environment, Social Service etc. a qualification coupled with an
MBA degree is a precious asset.
Besides pursuing a full-time career, one can specialize in dozens
of ambits such as Marketing (including Advertising), Finance, HR,
Business Management, IT, Family Business, Insurance Management,
Operations, Communications etc through Part-time or Correspondence.
Even a Distance Learning MBA pursued via a reputed university/institute
holds significant value. The Centre of Distance Education provides
exhaustive study material, regular practice tests and exercises
and facilitates interactive sessions.
A student must ensure though that the University
applied for, is recognized by the All India Centre
for Technical Education (AICTE) and the quality of he study material
is sourced from credible texts.
Duration of Distance Learning MBA ranges from 1 to 8 years, depending
upon the rules and regulations of the particular University, though
the average duration is 3-4 years. Most Universities do provide
a tailor-made study plan as per the convenience of the candidate.
Initially the MBA Distance Learning was
conducted via correspondence but in the wake of the –E-age, Internet,
Satellites etc. classes are conducted online with the help of audio-visual.
Whenever possible, seminars and lectures are conducted in classrooms
for one-to-one interaction with professors. Thus one of the crucial
requirements for Distance Learning today is a computer with Internet
access.
An excellent example of this can be cited by the fact that The Indian
Institute of Management, Kozhikode, conducts India’s first interactive
management programme via the Hughes Escorts Communications Limited
(HECL)’s broadband satellite based education and training service.
The course is held twice a week wherein participants can interact
with experts during class through voice or emails.
Universities offering MBA via Distance
Learning
Some of the best Centres for pursuing an MBA are:
·ICFAI University : The Distance Learning MBA Program offered by
the ICFAI University is apt to enhance the functional skills and
practical applications of Management principles
· NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies) - A variety
of courses are made available by NMIMS(Mumbai) for MBA such as PGDBM,
PGDM etc.
MATS School of Business and IT (Bangalore) provides 2 year as well
as 1 year Distance Learning Programs
XLRI, Jamshedpur has one-year executive programmes
ASCI (Administrative Staff Colleges of India)
IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University)
Academic Programs - Indira
Gandhi National Open University - Master's Degree Programmes
Academic Programs - IIMM
Pune
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