IIM Distance Learning MBA in Ahmedabad

Is the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad offers Distance Learning MBA?

[Pathak]

You are looking for the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad distance learning MBA programme, but as far as my knowledge the IIMA does not offers distance learning programme, the IIMA offers following programmes:

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)
Post Graduate Programme (PGP)
Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM)
Management for Executives (PGPX)
Faculty Development Programme (FDP)
Armed Forces Programme (AFP)

So here i am giving the list of those institutes in Ahmedabad that offers distance MBA:

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad
Indira Gandhi National Open University, Regional Centre, Ahmedabad
Indira Gandhi National Open University, Regional Centre, Rajkot
K7 Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Indian Management Academy, Directorate of Distance & Continuing Education, Ahmedabad
361 Minds Consulting
Asiel Academy
Indian Institute of Materials Management- Ahmedabad
Indian Management Academy, Ahmedabad
K7 Institute of Management
MIT School of Distance Education - Head Office
National Institute of Retail Management, Ahmedabad
Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education (SMU-DE), Ahmedabad
United World School of Business

For more query contact with the IIMA:

Contact:
Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015
079 6632 5700

Map:
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I would like to know if Indian Institute of Management offers any distance learning courses or not and provide the details if it is offered?

[Kiran Chandar]

IIMs and especially IIMA does not offer MBA via distance learning mode, neither are the courses offered via distance mode equivalent to MBA. However they do offer are certain programs via distance mode.

However, the courses are very well developed and useful for working professionals depending on the need of the same.

Only a few of the IIMs offer distance education programs to students. These colleges are:

IIM Calcutta
IIM Banglore
IIM Kozhikode
IIM Lucknow

Eligibility Criteria

Depending on the particular course that one wishes to pursue, the eligibility criteria would always be different. However, the general overview about the eligibility criteria is mentioned below:

A Bachelor/CAs/ICWA with no less than one year of work ex (can vary depending on the course being opted for). The candidates desirous of taking admission to IIM distance program need to take a national level exam, then clear the interview and pay the request fee for the course.

IIM K was the pioneer of distance education among the IIMs, however, of late, other IIMs have opened up the distance education cell to catalyze this mode of education for students.

Fee for the Correspondence Course

The fee does vary from 3 Lakh INR to around 5 Lakh INR, depending on the course you wish to pursue.

Further Details For aspirants to Consider

The classes are held via the online media using both visual and video modes.
One needs to do certain courses online and some of these at the campus itself.
One can pursue these courses alongside the job.
Grilling sessions at the IIMs in the distance courses are quite common and the content of the course is very good.
The courses are held via the Hughes Global Education Network. They are the well trusted partner of IIMs for conducting classes.

Lately, IIM Lucknow has also followed the path and offering distance education to students.

IIM Kozhikode Programs

The details regarding these programs about IIM K program:

Executive Post Graduate Program (ePGP) – 2 Year Program, Fee is 5 lakhs, 5 year work ex, Graduates/CA/ICWA are eligible, national level exam is conducted for students, followed by an Interview.
Executive Education Program in General Management – 1 Year Program, 2.63 Lakh fee, rest same as above
Executive Education Program in Strategic Management – 1 Year Program, 1 Lakh Onward Fee, rest same as above
Executive Education Program in Operations Management
Executive Education Program In Finance
IIM Calcutta Courses

In addition to the work experience requirement ranging from 2-5 years, aspirants should have 50% marks at graduation level in order to be eligible for the course.

The list of some of the programs has been mentioned below:

Executive Program in Business Management
Executive Program for Young Professionals
Executive Program in Global Business Management
Executive Program in International Business
Executive Program on Business Analytics
Executive Program in Sales and Marketing

IIM Banglore Correspondence Courses

The details regarding the open programs of IIM Banglore are as follows:

Management Program for Women Entrepreneurs
Executive General Management Program
General Management Program for IT Executives
Advanced Management Program
Advanced Financial Risk Management