IGNOU OPENMAT

The academic operations of the School of Management studies were launched in 1987 with the Diploma in Management programme. Currently it offers 4 programmes in Management and 14 programmes in Commerce.

As part of Pan-African e-network Project, the IGNOU Management Programme which is one of the leading Management Programmes in the world, also offers MBA programmes to various African countries.

The format of the program is modular with maximum flexibility to the learners including multiple exit points. In recent years the school caters to specific target groups through various apex institutions. School has plans to develop programmes in various emerging areas to address the country’s need of trained and qualified workforce.

The School also imparts lifelong learning opportunities to the learners in areas leadership, entrepreneurial skills, and professional competence. The Programmes offered by the School are useful and geared to fulfill identified gaps in the corporate and business world.

Admission through OPENMAT

Admission to Management Programmes of IGNOU is done through OPENMAT Entrance test, held twice a

year. For appearing in the entrance test (OPENMAT). A student has to fill up application form for

OPENMAT ENTRANCE TEST which has to be filled online only. For details of IGNOUOPENMAT, click here.

Validity of OPENMAT Score

Candidates who have qualified for admission on the basis of the score obtained in the Entrance Test (OPENMAT) will be eligible to seek admission into Management Programme in any of the two semesters. For

example, a student who qualifies for admission in July OPENMAT, may take admission in any of the

following two semesters i.e., either in January or July semester.

Option of credit transfer to Management Programme

Option of credit transfer to Management Programme (MBA) for specialization PG Diploma holders (direct

entry student without (OPENMAT):

In order to motivate students to get a higher level qualification the University offers Credit transfer scheme for students who have taken admission to specialization PG Diploma through direct entry i.e. without OPENMAT.

As per the University rules, the student who qualifies OPENMAT after taking admission to specialization PG Diploma would be provided credit transfer for the completed courses In case the student has acquired more than one PG Specialization Diploma the credit transfer would be given for the one specialization diploma only which would be reflected as specialization in MBA degree.

Rules with respect to re-registration credit transfer, are same as that of MBA.

OPENMAT Eligibility

For admission to MBA the student must clear the Entrance Test OPENMAT conducted by the University twice in an year. The eligibility for appearing in OPENMAT is given below:

Any graduate (Including Chartered Accountancy/Cost Accountancy/Company Secretaryship) with 50% marks for general category/45% for reserved category as per government of India rules.
Student should ensure that his/her CGPA meets the eligibility percentage requirement.
Clearance of OPENMAT conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA).
No age bar

Management Programmes

School of Management studies offer Master of Business Administration (MBA) and various Post Graduate

Specialisation Diplomas.

The students should opt for registration of those courses only which are on offer during a particular semester.

Management Functions and Behaviour
Management of Human Resources
Economic and Social Environment
Accounting and Finance for Managers
Management of Machines and Materials
Marketing for Managers
Information Systems for Managers
Quantitative Analysis for Managerial Applications
Managerial Economics
Organisational Design, Development & Change
Strategic Management
Advanced Strategic Management
Research Methodology for Management
Project Work (equivalent to two courses)
Managing Change in Organisations
Organisational Dynamics
Compensation and Rewards Management
Labour Laws
International Human Resource Management
Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
International Financial Management
Management of Financial Services
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Materials Management
Maintenance Management
Management of R&D and Innovation
Marketing Research
Management of Marketing Communication and Advertising
Rural Marketing
Retail Management
Technology Management
Total Quality Management
International Business Management
Currency and Debt Markets
Professionals in Financial Markets Practice

Programme Structure

Successful completion of a specific combination of above courses would lead to:

Master of Business Administration (MBA), or
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM), or
Post-Graduate Diploma in Financial Management (PGDFM), or
Post-Graduate Diploma in Operations Management (PGDOM), or
Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM), or
Post-Graduate Diploma in Financial Markets Practice (PGDFMP)

Specialisation Diploma Programmes

The Specialisation Programme in Functional Areas consists of P.G. Diplomas in 5 streams listed below. In

order to qualify for a particular specialisation P.G. Diploma a student is required to successfully complete six

courses in all from that particular stream inclusive of one compulsory course.

Management of Human Resources (Compulsory)
Social Processes and Behavioural Issues
Human Resource Development
Human Resource Planning
Industrial Relations
Managing Change in Organisations
Organisational Dynamics
Compensation and Rewards Management
Labour Laws
International Human Resource Management
Accounting and Finance for Managers (Compulsory)
Working Capital Management
Capital Investment and Financing Decisions
Management Control Systems
Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
International Financial Management
Management of Financial Services
Information Systems for Managers (Compulsory)
Operations Research
Project Management
Production/Operations Management
Management Information Systems
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Materials Management
Maintenance Management
Management of R&D and Innovation
Marketing for Managers (Compulsory)
Consumer Behaviour
Sales Management
Product Management
International Marketing
Marketing of Services
Marketing Research
Management of Marketing Communication and Advertising
Rural Marketing
Retail Management
Accounting and Finance for Managers (Compulsory)
Equity Markets
Equity Derivatives
Commodity Markets
Currency and Debt Markets
Professionals in Financial Markets Practice

Duration of Management Programme

The maximum duration of the MBA Programme is five years. The students can seek ‘fresh admission’ for completion of the left over course(s), if any, and will not be required to qualify the OPENMAT Entrance Test again. However, this facility is available only once. A separate admission form which is a part of this booklet, is required to be filled by such students.

Certificate of Completion

The candidate will receive a certificate of completion after successfully completing the courses. It may however, be noted that the credit of a successfully completed course cannot be accounted for more than one programme.

Contact Details

School of Management Studies

Indira Gandhi National Open University,

Maidan Garhi,

Management Projects ,

New Delhi - 110068

India

Website: www.ignou.ac.in

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