Today, management course has become the most demanded qualification. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is one of the top universities that offer many graduation and post graduation courses in India. The university gives only distance education courses for both degrees.

Following are some of the benefits provided by IGNOU MBA.

• Telecast of video programmes on the National Network of Doordarshan
• Interactive Radio Counselling
• Certification
• Work-related field project/Functional assignments as per programme requirements
• Practicals at designated institutions
• Broadcast of audio programmes by All India Radio
• Improvement of skills requirement
• Interactive Satellite Aided Communication Network (Teleconferencing)
• Project Work in some programmes

Objective of MBA program

The MBA program from IGNOU aims at providing their aspirants cost effectiveness and flexibility during the course. It also aims at developing skills among candidates for the management of social ideas. It also creates entrepreneurs depending on societal advantage. IGNOU focuses on the creation of alertness among youth, students, and university on the significance of abolishing social inequalities in India.

Eligibility Criteria

To get admission for MBA in IGNOU, the candidates have to clear an entrance exam namely IGNOU OPENMAT. For appearing in this exam, the candidates must have completed graduation in any discipline with at least 50% marks from a recognised university. Those who have passed professional degree in Technology/Engineering/Architecture/Medicine/Pharmacy/Law or professional qualifications in Cost and Works Accountancy, Accountancy, Company Secretaryship, etc. or Master’s degree in any subject are eligible to appear for the entrance test.

Programme Structure

The IGNOU MBA programme includes 21 courses in total. They are:

• Five courses from any one of the specialisation streams
• One elective course
• Eleven courses
• Compulsory courses
• Project course

IGNOU MBA syllabus is mentioned below.

• Economic and Social Environment
• Management Functions and Behaviour
• Accounting and Finance for Managers
• Management of Human Resources
• Management of Machines and Materials
• Information Systems for Managers
• Marketing for Managers
• Quantitative Analysis for Managerial Applications
• Managerial Economics
• Social Processes and Behavioural Issues
• Organizational Design, Development and Change
• Human Resource Development
• Strategic Management
• Human Resource Planning
• Employment Relations
• Managing Change in Organizations
• Organizational Dynamics
• Wage and Salary Administration
• Management Control Systems
• Working Capital Management
• Capital Investment and Financing Decisions
• Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
• International Financial Management
• Management of Financial Services
• Operations Research
• Project Management
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Production/Operations Management
• Management Information Systems
• Sales Management
• Materials Management
• Maintenance Management
• Management of R&D and Innovation
• Labour Laws
• Consumer Behaviour
• Marketing of Services
• Product Management
• International Marketing
• Marketing Research
• Rural Marketing
• Management of Marketing Communication and Advertising
• Management of Public Enterprises
• Retail Management
• Advanced Strategic Management
• Management of New and Small Enterprises
• Technology Management
• International Business
• Total Quality Management
• Research Methodology for Management Decisions
• Project course (Equivalent to two courses)

Rules for pursuing IGNOU MBA

There are some rules to follow while pursuing MBA from IGNOU. The aspirants can take Project work after a minimum of 2 semesters. To change one course, the student has to do it at the end of July by remitting a fee.  A student has at most 4 choices for courses per semester. The student has to complete the selected course within 4 semesters other wise he/she has to seek readmission. The aspirant has to submit one assignment per course. For fixing a guide for the project work, the student must contact the Coordinator.