IIM Ahmedabad Introduces 2-Year Distance Learning Course
- IIM Ahmedabad launched an e- PGP distance course for budding entrepreneurs and working executives.
- It will enable learning regarding dynamics of management through online mode and the cost will be Rs. 17 lakh.
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad has introduced a two-year postgraduate course in management. The programme is popularly known as e-PGP and will be taught using satellite-based education technology. The new distance learning programme at IIM Ahmedabad will cost students Rs. 17 lakh. The programme is designed to benefit entrepreneurs and working executives who can gain knowledge about management world through the distance learning medium.
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The programme will start from June 2018 on an interactive onsite platform-IOL. As per the reports, the new distance learning programme is to target the junior, mid and senior level working executives and entrepreneurs. IIM Ahmedabad is the first among IIMs to introduce a two-year management programme through distance learning. Candidates with a 50% marks can apply for the same on the basis of their CAT/GMAT scores.
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Biju Varkkey, IIM-A Programme Chairman stated that the new programme e-PGP is structured like a regular programme but will be more intense as candidates will be introduced to core subjects in the first year and the second year is reserved for electives. He also stated that candidates who enroll for the programme will be required to take up individual and various group projects.
They would also have to attend online classroom sessions under the supervision of the faculty. Also, IIM-A has joined hands with Hughes Global Education. They provide onsite learning technology through satellite.The company has more than 85 classrooms in over 50 cities.