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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
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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.
Technology and Distance Learning MBA
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. |
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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
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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)
These and many other Universities offer a Distance Learning MBA. The
only flipside is that not all Centres undertake responsibility of
placement guarantee.
Otherwise Distance Learning MBA is a boon for many
aspiring candidates who want to make it big.
~ Author M. Hemdev.
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