List of Courses in Tamil Nadu Open University

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The Tamil Nadu Open University came into existence through an Act of the Legislative Assembly of the Tamil Nadu Government for the benefit of those who have been denied or deprived of the access to higher education particularly those who have discontinued education for various reasons, economically weaker sections of the society, working men and women, physically challenged and destitute people. The main aim of the university is to reach the unreached and it offers different disciplines of education.

The university offers open education courses and the current system of education followed by the university includes the following:

Term-end examinations

Continuous assessment of learner progress through assignments

Face-to-face contact classes in the form of tutoring sessions and counseling classes

Printed materials in self-learning format

Tamil Nadu Open University offers courses under various categories like professional courses, PG courses, UG Courses, diploma courses, certificate courses, vocational diploma courses, B. Ed courses and catering and hotel administration courses. For getting into the courses offered by the university certain minimum qualification requirements are to be filled by the candidates. The courses offered by the TNOU are designed keeping Indira Gandhi National Open University as model. The flexible examination system followed by the university is the main reason for the popularity of the university. The list of courses offered by the Tamil Nadu Open University is given below:

Professional Courses:

Master of Business Administration

o General

o Shipping & Logistics

o Hospital Administration

o Retail Management

Master of Computer Applications

Master of Computer Applications (Lateral Entry)

PG Courses:

Master of Science in

o Mathematics

o Counseling & Psychotherapy

o Psychology

Master of Science in Counseling & Psychotherapy (Lateral Entry)

Master of Commerce

Master of Arts in

o Criminology & Criminal Justice Administration

o Tourism & Travel Studies

o Economics

o Social Work

o Sociology

o Tamil

o Political Administration

o Political Science

o History

o English

UG Courses:

Bachelor of Arts in

o English

o Urdu

o Tamil

o History

o Economics

o Public Administration

o Social Work

o Business Economics

o Public Administration

o Political Science

o Sociology

o Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration

o Functional Tamil

o English and Communication

o History and Heritage Management

o Tourism and Travel Studies

Bachelor of Business Administration

o General

o Computer Applications

o Retail Management

o Marketing Management

Bachelor of Commerce

o General

o Bank Management

o Corporate Seretaryship

o Accounting & Finance

o Computer Applications

Bachelor of Computer Applications

Bachelor of Computer Applications for Diploma students of Polytechnic colleges

Bachelor of Science in

o Mathematics with computer applications

o Mathematics

o Geography

o Hospitality & Hotel Administration for Ex-diploma holders

o Hospitality & Hotel Administration for Diploma holders

o Hospitality & Hotel Administration

Diploma Courses:

Diploma in

o Databases

o Media Arts

o Management

Certificate Courses:

Certificate in

o Environmental Studies (CES)

o Food and Nutrition (CFN).

o Computer Application (CAS)

o Rural Development (CRD)

o Teaching of English (CTE)

o Teaching of Primary School Mathematics (CTPM)

o Empowering Women through Self-Help Groups (CWDL)

o NGO Management

Vocational Diploma Courses:

Diploma in

o DTP Operator (DDTP)

o Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician (DRAT)

o House Electrician (DHE)

o Plumbing Technician (DPT)

o Catering Assistant (DCA)

o Four Wheeler Mechanism (DFWM)

o Fashion Design and Garment Making (DFGM)

o Health Assistant (DHA)

o Early Childhood Care and Education (Kindergarten)

o Beautician

o Bakery and Confectionery

o Food Production

o Mobile Phone Servicing

o Home Appliances Repair and Servicing

o Animation

o Computer Applications

o Multimedia System

o Computer Hardware Servicing (DCHS)

Catering & Hotel Administration Courses:

Bachelor of Science in

o Catering and hotel administration

o Catering and Hotel Administration - dual mode for the students undergoing three - year Diploma

o Catering and Hotel Administration for Ex- Diploma holders

Diploma in

o Food Production

o Bakery and Confectionary

o Food and Beverage Service

In addition to these courses, the university also offers M. Phil courses in many subjects. The university has study centres not only in the state of Tamil Nadu, but it also has study centres in different states in India. The university has tie-ups with International Council for Open and Distance Education, Commonwealth of Learning and it is approved by the University Grants Commission. Thus, Tamil Nadu Open University acts as the best university for open learning in the state of Tamil Nadu.

 
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10 Responses to “List of Courses in Tamil Nadu Open University”

  1. 10
    divya:

    need course details

  2. 9
    priya:

    Sir/Mam,
    I had completed my BA(History) & MA(Human Rights) . I would like to do my Mphil. But I could able to find which college is offering Mphil in Human Rights. can u pls advice me n which basis i can do my Mphil.

  3. 8
    H.FAISUR RAHMAN:

    I was finished my Diploma Course American Hotel And Lodging Assosiation (AHLA) Course, and i want to do higher studies in Tourism Management in Post Graduates, if it eligible to do in Open Universities, otherwise refer me oriented course.

  4. 7
    Porselvi:

    respected sir\madam, I am 27years old women..i discontinued my 12th std…now i want to continue my studies..pls tell me the processeger for open university courses and details…

  5. 6
    Michael John:

    Good Day and Greetings.
    I want learn vocational cooking classes,
    please suggest me the course details.
    With Regards.
    Michael John.

  6. 5
    vandhana , on june 24th:

    sir/mam,
    i want a details regarding diplomo courses offered at tamilnadu open university with all syllabus. I need information about media arts course wich u hve given in ur course list.

  7. 4
    vijayan:

    respected sir/mam,
    This university Health and sanatory inspector coure offering details give me.

  8. 3
    R.Elumalai:

    Sir ,
    I want a details of MBA Course offered at Tamilnadu Open University with syllabus details to proceed for the year thro corres mode .

    Regard s

    R.Elumalai

  9. 2
    nisha:

    i am finished master of rehabilitation i want to study special education in b.ed. in ur university do you have this course

  10. 1
    Manjula G:

    Dear Sir/ Madam,

    I would like to admit for Pratmik subject? could you please advise me.

    Thank you,

    Regards,

    Manjula G