It’s no more rocket science to understand the reasons behind growing popularity of Distance Education mode. With technology bridging all gaps, the courses on offer through this mode are better than regular institutes since they impart practical skills and also allows a student the freedom to work while on the course. But the more the success, the more the dangers surface albeit of a different nature. And I am not talking about the premier institutes like Sikkim Manipal or IGNOU.
With the increasing popularity of distance education mode more and more institutions in this field are coming up full of promises and fancy course names. Whether they deliver is another issue altogether. That’s why it’s very important that students do a thorough background check on institutes to authenticate their validity. I remember an article a few days back in a leading national daily on one such institute. Upon research a student had found that the institute had its offices in a garage in Punjab managed by 4 crooks laundering money in the name of admissions. Money, time, institute and the degree are all precious. It can make or break your career. So here are a few pointers that you should follow before you take the plunge on a new institute:
• Make sure that the institution is recognized by a university or UGC
• Go to the institute’s website and check the details like approvals, recognitions, contact numbers etc and call up the numbers to authenticate their validity
• Go to UGC website or the corresponding university website to see if this institute features in their list of affiliated places
• Institutions that do not have a website of their own is a strict no-no
• All courses offered should be validated by the Distance Educational Council (DEC). The institute may just have one course authenticated but may be offering many more
• It’s better if the institute you are interested in is a member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU). You can get the details from AIU site
• If possible visit the place where the institute says its headquartered
• If visiting physically is not a valid option, then at least make sure you do a Google Earth search to locate the place and find out. If its a institute it will be visible
• Ask your friends, relatives or ask on Facebook or even a web portal about this institute and if anybody has heard about the same
• If its been a institute since some time, try and get hold of an alumni who have passed out to know future job prospects and the nature of education provided
• Do not stick to just one of the above guidelines, its recommended you check all
• Last but not the least, it’s always better to go with the established and the reputed especially when they are the leaders in the field.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Why to pursue distance MBA Manipal Education MD & CEO tells
Sikkim Manipal University, Distance Education (SMU-DE), a leading institution in Distance MBA domain, offers diverse range of MBA programs for working professionals. MBAUniverse.com interviewed Anand Sudarshan, MD & CEO, Manipal Education for details
Students at Sikkim Manipal University-Distance Education MBA (SMU-DE) are employees of top companies like SBI, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, DE and HP as Assistant Vice President, Senior Consultant, Center Business Head.
Sikkim Manipal University – Distance Education (SMU-DE) offers diverse range of Distance MBA programs with the growing demand among working professionals for pursuing MBA through Distance Education. These include under-graduate, post-graduate diploma and master programs.
In order to answer the queries of MBA Aspirants for the Distance MBA offered by SMU-DE, MBAUniverse.com brings to you the exclusive interview with Anand Sudarshan, MD & CEO, Manipal Education.
Excerpts from the interview:
Q: What makes SMU-DE different from the other institutions offering distance MBA?
A: We at SMU-DE deliver quality education with more than 6,500 mentors which is why we attract the best students in India who are looking for distance education. The quality of students and the companies they work for is a testimonial for it. We are recognized by the government -- DEC for three academic years 2009-10 to 2011-12, the university is UGC recognized.
EduNxt, our online delivery system is the only two awards winning system that is recognized by the industry and government. We are ISO 9001-2000 certified. This means students have a very good experience with us - on time delivery of books, exams, degree etc. We are a public-private university and the Governor of Sikkim is the Pro-Chancellor of SMU-DE.
We are part of Manipal Education that has a legacy of over 56 years in quality education.
You can find our centers in 303 cities and 247 districts across the country in 725 centers. SMU-DE authorized learning centers are present in 20 countries. More than 350 SMU-DE examination centers across India conduct more than 22 lakh exams.
Q: What management programs are offered by SMU-DE?
A: We offer varied range of management programs including Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Business Administration in Retail Operations (BBARO) and Bachelor of Commerce in information System (BComIS). All these under-graduate programs are of three-year duration and the eligibility criteria is 10+2. The Post-Graduate Diploma programs include PG Diploma in Business Administrator (PGDBA) and PG Diploma in Specialization Areas of MBA. PGDBA is a one-year program for graduates from recognized university.
The one-year PG Diploma in Specialization Areas of MBA is eligible for students from recognized University or those who have an equivalent of a two year Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management from AICTE approved institutions. Students who have completed the SMU MBA degree in the past are also eligible to pursue this program, if they wish to acquire a postgraduate diploma qualification in an added area of specialization.
SMU-DE also offers two-year Master of Business Administration (MBA) to graduates in any discipline and from recognized university. Master of Business Administration (MBA) Distance Education Program provide specializations in Banking Management, Finance Management, Human Resources, Information System management, Marketing Management, Retail Operations, Total Quality Management, Project Management, Operations Management and Health care services management.
Q: It is a general notion that full-time classroom MBA has more relevance as compared to a MBA degree attained through distance learning. What is your view?
A: Our programs are designed for working professionals. They are convenient and flexible. Students can learn from their office or, home through the resources available on internet. The books that are provided help to learn, even while student is traveling.
The modular structure of the course with learning outcomes makes studying possible anywhere, anytime. Technology supports like Industry mentor chat, Webinars, academic mentor chats, videos, blogs, discussion forum, small group mentoring, newsletters helps to plan time better and more efficiently.
Our students come from companies like SBI, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, GE, HP, Airport authority of India, Indian army, Indian Navy and Indian Airforce where they are posted as Assistant Vice President, Senior Consultant, Center Business Head, Deputy General Manager and Project Manager.
Q: What advantages does distance learning offer to the admission takers?
A: Distance Learning in MBA lends flexibility and convenience to the distance MBA takers. They get an option to learn online while doing their jobs. Their upgrading skills help them to implement assigned projects or, work in the field. We offer them peer learning via the online tools like academic and industry mentor chat on EduNxt.
Q: What is the application process followed for admission to distance education courses?
A: We follow a step-wise application process for admission to programs in Distance MBA. After deciding the program you want to pursue, you must download the prospectus from the institute’s website. Then visit the nearest learning centre to purchase the application form. The application form must be filled completely. Required documents mentioned in the application must be duly attached. The application form with the required documents has to be submitted at the learning center, along with the course fee.
Q: What fee structure does SMU-DE follow in regard of these programs?
A: There are various programs and fees vary but is affordable to all. For instance, the fee for BBA is Rs. 20,900 p.a. The annual fee for PGDBA and PG Diploma in Specialization Areas of MBA is Rs. 23,400. Two-year MBA costs you Rs. 23,400 p.a.
SMUDE counselor
Phone No:- 1800-266-7979
Email id:- info@smude.edu.in
website:- http://www.smude.edu.in
Students at Sikkim Manipal University-Distance Education MBA (SMU-DE) are employees of top companies like SBI, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, DE and HP as Assistant Vice President, Senior Consultant, Center Business Head.
Sikkim Manipal University – Distance Education (SMU-DE) offers diverse range of Distance MBA programs with the growing demand among working professionals for pursuing MBA through Distance Education. These include under-graduate, post-graduate diploma and master programs.
In order to answer the queries of MBA Aspirants for the Distance MBA offered by SMU-DE, MBAUniverse.com brings to you the exclusive interview with Anand Sudarshan, MD & CEO, Manipal Education.
Excerpts from the interview:
Q: What makes SMU-DE different from the other institutions offering distance MBA?
A: We at SMU-DE deliver quality education with more than 6,500 mentors which is why we attract the best students in India who are looking for distance education. The quality of students and the companies they work for is a testimonial for it. We are recognized by the government -- DEC for three academic years 2009-10 to 2011-12, the university is UGC recognized.
EduNxt, our online delivery system is the only two awards winning system that is recognized by the industry and government. We are ISO 9001-2000 certified. This means students have a very good experience with us - on time delivery of books, exams, degree etc. We are a public-private university and the Governor of Sikkim is the Pro-Chancellor of SMU-DE.
We are part of Manipal Education that has a legacy of over 56 years in quality education.
You can find our centers in 303 cities and 247 districts across the country in 725 centers. SMU-DE authorized learning centers are present in 20 countries. More than 350 SMU-DE examination centers across India conduct more than 22 lakh exams.
Q: What management programs are offered by SMU-DE?
A: We offer varied range of management programs including Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Business Administration in Retail Operations (BBARO) and Bachelor of Commerce in information System (BComIS). All these under-graduate programs are of three-year duration and the eligibility criteria is 10+2. The Post-Graduate Diploma programs include PG Diploma in Business Administrator (PGDBA) and PG Diploma in Specialization Areas of MBA. PGDBA is a one-year program for graduates from recognized university.
The one-year PG Diploma in Specialization Areas of MBA is eligible for students from recognized University or those who have an equivalent of a two year Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management from AICTE approved institutions. Students who have completed the SMU MBA degree in the past are also eligible to pursue this program, if they wish to acquire a postgraduate diploma qualification in an added area of specialization.
SMU-DE also offers two-year Master of Business Administration (MBA) to graduates in any discipline and from recognized university. Master of Business Administration (MBA) Distance Education Program provide specializations in Banking Management, Finance Management, Human Resources, Information System management, Marketing Management, Retail Operations, Total Quality Management, Project Management, Operations Management and Health care services management.
Q: It is a general notion that full-time classroom MBA has more relevance as compared to a MBA degree attained through distance learning. What is your view?
A: Our programs are designed for working professionals. They are convenient and flexible. Students can learn from their office or, home through the resources available on internet. The books that are provided help to learn, even while student is traveling.
The modular structure of the course with learning outcomes makes studying possible anywhere, anytime. Technology supports like Industry mentor chat, Webinars, academic mentor chats, videos, blogs, discussion forum, small group mentoring, newsletters helps to plan time better and more efficiently.
Our students come from companies like SBI, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, GE, HP, Airport authority of India, Indian army, Indian Navy and Indian Airforce where they are posted as Assistant Vice President, Senior Consultant, Center Business Head, Deputy General Manager and Project Manager.
Q: What advantages does distance learning offer to the admission takers?
A: Distance Learning in MBA lends flexibility and convenience to the distance MBA takers. They get an option to learn online while doing their jobs. Their upgrading skills help them to implement assigned projects or, work in the field. We offer them peer learning via the online tools like academic and industry mentor chat on EduNxt.
Q: What is the application process followed for admission to distance education courses?
A: We follow a step-wise application process for admission to programs in Distance MBA. After deciding the program you want to pursue, you must download the prospectus from the institute’s website. Then visit the nearest learning centre to purchase the application form. The application form must be filled completely. Required documents mentioned in the application must be duly attached. The application form with the required documents has to be submitted at the learning center, along with the course fee.
Q: What fee structure does SMU-DE follow in regard of these programs?
A: There are various programs and fees vary but is affordable to all. For instance, the fee for BBA is Rs. 20,900 p.a. The annual fee for PGDBA and PG Diploma in Specialization Areas of MBA is Rs. 23,400. Two-year MBA costs you Rs. 23,400 p.a.
SMUDE counselor
Phone No:- 1800-266-7979
Email id:- info@smude.edu.in
website:- http://www.smude.edu.in
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
www.smude.edu.in Sikkim Manipal University-Distance Education | MBA | MCA | BCA | BScIT | MScIT | Distance learning | Part Time | EduNxt| Online MBA |
As itself says like this, the Sikkim Manipal University is the directorate of distance education. As the communication in this world becomes more and more convenient and easier, distance education would be no longer a hard thing to achieve for best effects. And more and more student prefers this kind of new-concept education method than the traditional ones. If you are interested in this form of education, and want to know more about how the Sikkim Manipal University will handle the distance education, I want to recommend you to pay a visit to the official website of the Sikkim Manipal University-distance education atwww.smude.edu.in. SMU-DE is a UGC, recognized university with our legendary leg spinner Anil Kumble as their brand ambassador! The courses offered are recognized by DEC.
In the homepage, you can access some of the latest releases and the most essential parts of the Sikkim Manipal University-Distance learning. The central part of the homepage would show you a slideshow in which some of the most important programs and educational conclusions have been given out. And then, moving to the lower part, there are the pieces of information that the students and potential students care most. These are information on top courses, student corner, and online application, etc. For the most rated top courses, there are MBA, MCA, Fashion Design, and other courses. If you are interested in any of these courses, just click it to see the details and even the video demos are available for all the visitors to experience the real classes for a while.And then moving to the lower part, you will find another two parts in the homepage. They are the abstracts for news and alerts and announcements. These are the best places for you to know the latest information and big events that have taken place in Sikkim Manipal University.
On the left side of the home page you have the option to clarify or ask any of your doubts pertaining to SMU-DE either through a live chat or by calling the toll free number 1800 266 7979. At the right side of the homepage, there is the application form. After finishing the blank fillings in this form, you would finish the application to know more about Sikkim Manipal University through emails. For this, even if you don’t come to this website, it is always available for you to know all that happens in this university. When you move back to the upper side of the homepage, you can find several sections including Recognitions, Discipline, FAQs, Downloads, Employer Testimonials where employers have given their views on the Manipal students they have hired over the years, Students Speak where students give their views and share their experiences and Opinions. Another series of the sections including Domestic Admissions, International Admissions, Placements, Alumni, About Us, EduNxt and Learning Centers. Under Programmes when you click on the course of your choice you can also visit and find out how the course if going to help you career wise. Plus you can see and know your faculty before you even start the course as each course and the faculty is mentioned on the page in a clear and concise manner.
The website visiting part will definitely not be complete without meeting Eddie, the mascot of EduNxt. EduNxt is a path breaking Internet based learning platform developed by Sikkim Manipal University. This revolutionary learning tool blends technology and learning to give students real classroom experience. Students can log on to EduNxt and view classes and lectures, chat with faculty, avail counselling, talk to industry mentors and also make use of all the placement guidance. All of this can be done from anywhere and at anytime since everything is via the World Wide Web.
I guess if you are planning to continue further study through the popular distance learningmode nowadays then Sikkim Manipal University would be the best choice. And the best part is one can study even while working.
Attention: Some sections of this blog are referred from www.ibuzzup.com
In the homepage, you can access some of the latest releases and the most essential parts of the Sikkim Manipal University-Distance learning. The central part of the homepage would show you a slideshow in which some of the most important programs and educational conclusions have been given out. And then, moving to the lower part, there are the pieces of information that the students and potential students care most. These are information on top courses, student corner, and online application, etc. For the most rated top courses, there are MBA, MCA, Fashion Design, and other courses. If you are interested in any of these courses, just click it to see the details and even the video demos are available for all the visitors to experience the real classes for a while.And then moving to the lower part, you will find another two parts in the homepage. They are the abstracts for news and alerts and announcements. These are the best places for you to know the latest information and big events that have taken place in Sikkim Manipal University.
On the left side of the home page you have the option to clarify or ask any of your doubts pertaining to SMU-DE either through a live chat or by calling the toll free number 1800 266 7979. At the right side of the homepage, there is the application form. After finishing the blank fillings in this form, you would finish the application to know more about Sikkim Manipal University through emails. For this, even if you don’t come to this website, it is always available for you to know all that happens in this university. When you move back to the upper side of the homepage, you can find several sections including Recognitions, Discipline, FAQs, Downloads, Employer Testimonials where employers have given their views on the Manipal students they have hired over the years, Students Speak where students give their views and share their experiences and Opinions. Another series of the sections including Domestic Admissions, International Admissions, Placements, Alumni, About Us, EduNxt and Learning Centers. Under Programmes when you click on the course of your choice you can also visit and find out how the course if going to help you career wise. Plus you can see and know your faculty before you even start the course as each course and the faculty is mentioned on the page in a clear and concise manner.
The website visiting part will definitely not be complete without meeting Eddie, the mascot of EduNxt. EduNxt is a path breaking Internet based learning platform developed by Sikkim Manipal University. This revolutionary learning tool blends technology and learning to give students real classroom experience. Students can log on to EduNxt and view classes and lectures, chat with faculty, avail counselling, talk to industry mentors and also make use of all the placement guidance. All of this can be done from anywhere and at anytime since everything is via the World Wide Web.
I guess if you are planning to continue further study through the popular distance learningmode nowadays then Sikkim Manipal University would be the best choice. And the best part is one can study even while working.
Attention: Some sections of this blog are referred from www.ibuzzup.com
www.smude.edu.in Sikkim Manipal University-Distance Education | MBA | MCA | BCA | BScIT | MScIT | Distance learning | Part Time | EduNxt| Online MBA |
As itself says like this, the Sikkim Manipal University is the directorate of distance education. As the communication in this world becomes more and more convenient and easier, distance education would be no longer a hard thing to achieve for best effects. And more and more student prefers this kind of new-concept education method than the traditional ones. If you are interested in this form of education, and want to know more about how the Sikkim Manipal University will handle the distance education, I want to recommend you to pay a visit to the official website of the Sikkim Manipal University-distance education atwww.smude.edu.in. SMU-DE is a UGC, recognized university with our legendary leg spinner Anil Kumble as their brand ambassador! The courses offered are recognized by DEC.
In the homepage, you can access some of the latest releases and the most essential parts of the Sikkim Manipal University-Distance learning. The central part of the homepage would show you a slideshow in which some of the most important programs and educational conclusions have been given out. And then, moving to the lower part, there are the pieces of information that the students and potential students care most. These are information on top courses, student corner, and online application, etc. For the most rated top courses, there are MBA, MCA, Fashion Design, and other courses. If you are interested in any of these courses, just click it to see the details and even the video demos are available for all the visitors to experience the real classes for a while.And then moving to the lower part, you will find another two parts in the homepage. They are the abstracts for news and alerts and announcements. These are the best places for you to know the latest information and big events that have taken place in Sikkim Manipal University.
On the left side of the home page you have the option to clarify or ask any of your doubts pertaining to SMU-DE either through a live chat or by calling the toll free number 1800 266 7979. At the right side of the homepage, there is the application form. After finishing the blank fillings in this form, you would finish the application to know more about Sikkim Manipal University through emails. For this, even if you don’t come to this website, it is always available for you to know all that happens in this university. When you move back to the upper side of the homepage, you can find several sections including Recognitions, Discipline, FAQs, Downloads, Employer Testimonials where employers have given their views on the Manipal students they have hired over the years, Students Speak where students give their views and share their experiences and Opinions. Another series of the sections including Domestic Admissions, International Admissions, Placements, Alumni, About Us, EduNxt and Learning Centers. Under Programmes when you click on the course of your choice you can also visit and find out how the course if going to help you career wise. Plus you can see and know your faculty before you even start the course as each course and the faculty is mentioned on the page in a clear and concise manner.
The website visiting part will definitely not be complete without meeting Eddie, the mascot of EduNxt. EduNxt is a path breaking Internet based learning platform developed by Sikkim Manipal University. This revolutionary learning tool blends technology and learning to give students real classroom experience. Students can log on to EduNxt and view classes and lectures, chat with faculty, avail counselling, talk to industry mentors and also make use of all the placement guidance. All of this can be done from anywhere and at anytime since everything is via the World Wide Web.
I guess if you are planning to continue further study through the popular distance learningmode nowadays then Sikkim Manipal University would be the best choice. And the best part is one can study even while working.
Attention: Some sections of this blog are referred from www.ibuzzup.com
In the homepage, you can access some of the latest releases and the most essential parts of the Sikkim Manipal University-Distance learning. The central part of the homepage would show you a slideshow in which some of the most important programs and educational conclusions have been given out. And then, moving to the lower part, there are the pieces of information that the students and potential students care most. These are information on top courses, student corner, and online application, etc. For the most rated top courses, there are MBA, MCA, Fashion Design, and other courses. If you are interested in any of these courses, just click it to see the details and even the video demos are available for all the visitors to experience the real classes for a while.And then moving to the lower part, you will find another two parts in the homepage. They are the abstracts for news and alerts and announcements. These are the best places for you to know the latest information and big events that have taken place in Sikkim Manipal University.
On the left side of the home page you have the option to clarify or ask any of your doubts pertaining to SMU-DE either through a live chat or by calling the toll free number 1800 266 7979. At the right side of the homepage, there is the application form. After finishing the blank fillings in this form, you would finish the application to know more about Sikkim Manipal University through emails. For this, even if you don’t come to this website, it is always available for you to know all that happens in this university. When you move back to the upper side of the homepage, you can find several sections including Recognitions, Discipline, FAQs, Downloads, Employer Testimonials where employers have given their views on the Manipal students they have hired over the years, Students Speak where students give their views and share their experiences and Opinions. Another series of the sections including Domestic Admissions, International Admissions, Placements, Alumni, About Us, EduNxt and Learning Centers. Under Programmes when you click on the course of your choice you can also visit and find out how the course if going to help you career wise. Plus you can see and know your faculty before you even start the course as each course and the faculty is mentioned on the page in a clear and concise manner.
The website visiting part will definitely not be complete without meeting Eddie, the mascot of EduNxt. EduNxt is a path breaking Internet based learning platform developed by Sikkim Manipal University. This revolutionary learning tool blends technology and learning to give students real classroom experience. Students can log on to EduNxt and view classes and lectures, chat with faculty, avail counselling, talk to industry mentors and also make use of all the placement guidance. All of this can be done from anywhere and at anytime since everything is via the World Wide Web.
I guess if you are planning to continue further study through the popular distance learningmode nowadays then Sikkim Manipal University would be the best choice. And the best part is one can study even while working.
Attention: Some sections of this blog are referred from www.ibuzzup.com
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