IGNOU launched a new domain in management studies, ‘MBA Management Practices’ in collaboration with Bharti Learning Systems Limited (BLS).

The MBA programme will ensure specialization in six professional areas like – Telecommunication, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources (HR), Insurance, Retail and Banking.

The programme is an outcome of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in March 2009 by IGNOU and BLS for five years, renewable under certain terms laid down by IGNOU.

The entry point is Graduation, with 10+2+3 years and above, from a UGC recognized University.

In the four-semester schedule, the programme ensures Certificate, Diploma, and PG Diploma to a student after completion of the first three semesters, respectively, before the fourth, which will entail the MBA – Management Practices degree.