IGNOU Online Courses

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Yes, as a diploma holder with 30 years of work experience, you can apply for an MBA through IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) via online or distance mode. However, there are a few things to keep in mind:

1. Eligibility : For IGNOU's MBA (offered through OPENMAT or the new restructured program), you generally need a bachelor’s degree. A diploma, regardless of your work experience, might not fulfill the degree requirement directly unless you have an equivalent qualification.
   
   

2. Alternate Path : If you do not have a bachelor's degree, you can explore IGNOU’s PG Diploma in Management (PGDIM) , which can sometimes act as a stepping stone to an MBA.
   
   

3. Work Experience : While IGNOU values work experience, it is essential to meet the academic qualification (a recognized bachelor’s degree) to enroll in their MBA program.

You can check IGNOU's official website for detailed eligibility criteria or consult the admissions office for further clarification.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.

The School of Management Studies at the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers a three-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme at the undergraduate level. To get admission to the BBA at IGNOU, candidates are required to pass the Class 12 or equivalent level examination from a recognised Board/ Institution. The BBA programme is a broad-based programme with a mix of multidisciplinary and skill based courses. The BBA programme at IGNOU is offered with the provision of multiple entry and exit options.

The university also offers BBA in Retailing and BBA in Service Management . The eligibility criteria for both specialisations are mentioned below:

BBA Retailing : Category A– Direct entry

• Class 12 or equivalent examination based on merit of physically fit candidates.
• There will be a personal interview at the regional center prior to selection of candidates.

Category B – Sponsored Admission
The sponsor is allowed to nominate employees, who have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination, from their retail organisation.

BBA Service Management: Candidates should have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised institution, and must have passed the entrance examination conducted for this programme. They must be working or willing to work in services industry as a full-time Intern/ Apprentice/ Employee.

IGNOU allowed their students to transfer internal credit if someone course gets expired you just need to contact your regional center and submit the necessary documents to initiate the credit transfer process.

After completing the process your credit gets transfer from your expired IGNOU BCA (old) course to the new BCA course in this way you can finish your degree by new one.