IGNOU Management Courses

The IGNOU Management Courses is a distance learning program that offers a comprehensive curriculum in management studies. The course structure consists of 19 core courses from MMPC-001 to MMPC-020 (except MMPC-017) and 8 specialization courses from one of the chosen fields. The minimum duration of the course is 2 years, with a maximum duration of 4 years. The eligibility criteria for the course require candidates to have a Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration with at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category.

After completing a distance MBA course from IGNOU, candidates can find job opportunities in both the public and private sectors. The course provides many lucrative career opportunities, making it a popular choice for working people and most BBA graduates. The AICTE-approved program provides certainty to the learners that the MBA program is acceptable in the job market and for higher studies. However, job opportunities offered through a distance learning graduation course from IGNOU are not as lucrative as employment options through a regular course. Despite this, IGNOU MBA is a good option for working professionals who have good experience/exposure and need a degree to clear the designation hurdle they are stuck into.

The IGNOU Management Course offers various specializations, including Marketing, Finance, HR, Production and Operations Management, Fintech Management, and more. The course structure for specializations consists of 6 courses (36 credits), including one compulsory course and 5 elective courses from the chosen specialization area.

Master of Business Administration (Banking & Finance)

Minimum Duration: 2 Years
Maximum Duration: 4 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 62,000

Eligibility:

The revised eligibility for admission into the Master of Business Administration (Banking & Finance) (MBF) Programme is:

Passed Bachelor Degree of Minimum 3 years duration with at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category).

Note: Fee Rs 15,500 per semester, Total four semester = 62,000 (full courses fee)

This Programme was launched by the School of Management Studies, IGNOU, following a MoU between IGNOU and the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) in order to provide an avenue for post graduate academic qualification in Banking and Financial Services. This Programme has been designed to meet the customized needs of students. The Programme has been considered desirable to upgrade the managerial skills and capabilities of the students who wish to pursue their career in the Banking & Financial Sector.

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

Ignou offers courses as mentioned beloow-

• Master of Business Administration (Financial Management)
• Master of Business Administration (Human Resources Management)
• Master of Business Administration (Marketing Management)
• Master of Business Administration (Operations Management)
•  Master of Business Administration (Online) Minimum Duration: 2 Years
  
  

Duration- 2 years

Maximum Duration: 4 Years

Course Fee: Rs. 62,000

Eligibility:

  The eligibility criteria for admission to MBA programme would be as per the AICTE norms viz.

1.  Candidate has Bachelor degree of Minimum 3 years duration with at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category).

2.      No age bar

Course Fee

Fee: Rs 15500/- Per Semester, total 4 semesters=Rs 62000/-

Starting its operation in 1987, the School of Management Studies today offers a wide range of courses. 

These courses comprise of:

The MBA Programme consists of 28 courses with a total credit weightage of 116 credits in all and includes:

a)      Twenty (20) Core courses (from MMPC-001 to MMPC-020) of 4 Credit each = 80 Credits.

b)      Seven (07) Courses from any one of the chosen specialization area of 4 credits each = 28 Credits.

c)      One (01) Project course MMPP-001 of 8 credits. MMPP-001 (Project Course) is equivalent to two courses.

The fee will be equivalent to two courses. However, for registration  purposes MMPP-001 (Project Course) is treated as one course.

d)     Students need to select 7 courses in each of the semesters during the programmes. 

Admission Process

Admission to this programme is done through online and the link for the same will be available at IGNOU website (www. ignou.ac.in). After going through the above given eligibility conditions a student can register for this programme. The student has to Register for the programme in the first semester and subsequently Re-register for all the other semesters. The IGNOU was conducting OPENMAT for MBA admission but in 2023 it is offering admission on the basis of merit.

Examination fee and Mode of Payment

Rs.200 for per theory course and can be paid online

Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations

Minimum Duration: 1 Year
Maximum Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 9,000

Eligibility:

You have Bachelor degree in any discipline or equivalent qualification from a recognised university are eligible for admission to this Diploma

PGDIBO is a one-year post graduate diploma programme. This aim of this programme  to equip the learners with the necessary conceptual, entreneurial and analytical skills required for handling International Business Operations. The curriculum focuses on applied aspects.

Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management

Minimum Duration: 1 Year
Maximum Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 20,000

Eligibility:

• You have graduation degree (including Chartered Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Company Secretary ship) with 50% marks for general category 45% for reserved category as per government of India rules.

The students interested in pursuing specialization PGDIHRM Programme can apply for admission directly subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria specified above:-

The structure of specialization PGDIHRM is:
• In order to qualify for a PGDHIRM a student is required to successfully complete 9 courses (9 X 4 credits = 36 credits) which includes Two Compulsory courses and Seven elective courses from the chosen Human Resources Management area.

• Students can register/re-register five courses in the first semester and four courses in the second semester of Human Resources Management specialization to enable them to register/re-register all the required 9 courses for the award of PG Diploma in Human Resources Management in two semesters (i.e. one year).

Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management

Minimum Duration: 1 Year
Maximum Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 20,000

Eligibility:

Any graduate (including Chartered Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Company Secretary ship) with 50% marks for general category 45% for reserved category as per government of India rules.

The students interested in pursuing specialization PGDIFM can apply for admission directly subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria specified above.
The structure of PGDIFM Programme is:

• In order to qualify for a P.G. Diploma in Financial Management a student is required to successfully complete 9 courses (9 X 4 credits = 36 credits) which includes Two Compulsory courses and Seven elective courses from the chosen financial management specialization area.
• Students can register/re-register five courses in the first semester and four courses in the second semester of Financial Management specialization to enable them to register/re-register all the required 9 courses for the award of PG Diploma in Financial Management in two semesters (i.e. one year)

Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management

Minimum Duration: 1 Year
Maximum Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 20,000

Eligibility:

Any graduate (including Chartered Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Company Secretary ship) with 50% marks for general category 45% for reserved category as per government of India rules

The students interested in pursuing specialization PGDIOM can apply for admission directly subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria specified above.
The structure of specialization PGDIOM is:
• In order to qualify for a PGDIOM a student is required to successfully complete 9 courses (9 X 4 credits = 36 credits) which includes Two Compulsory courses and Seven elective courses from the chosen Operations Management area.

• Students will be allowed to register/re-register five courses in the first semester and four courses in the second semester of Operations Management specialization to enable them to register/re-register all the required 9 courses for the award of PG Diploma in Operations Management (i.e. one year)

 Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management

Minimum Duration: 1 Year
Maximum Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: Rs.20,000

Eligibility:

Any graduate (including Chartered Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Company Secretary ship) with 50% marks for general category 45% for reserved category as per government of India rules.

The students interested in pursuing specialization PGDIMM can apply for admission directly subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria specified above.

The structure of specialization PGDIMM is:
• In order to qualify for a PGDIMM a student is required to successfully complete 9 courses (9 X 4 credits = 36 credits) which includes Two Compulsory courses and Seven elective courses from the chosen Marketing Management area.

• Students will be allowed to register/re-register five courses in the first semester and four courses in the second semester of Marketing Management specialization to enable them to register/re-register all the required 9 courses for the award of PG Diploma in Marketing Management in two semesters (i.e. one year)

Post Graduate Diploma in Services Management

Minimum Duration: 1 Year
Maximum Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 20,000

Eligibility:

• Any graduate (including Chartered Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Company Secretary ship) with 50% marks for general category, 45% for reserved category as per government of India rules.
• No age bar

IGNOU Management Courses

The IGNOU Management Courses is a distance learning program that offers a comprehensive curriculum in management studies. The course structure consists of 19 core courses from MMPC-001 to MMPC-020 (except MMPC-017) and 8 specialization courses from one of the chosen fields. The minimum duration of the course is 2 years, with a maximum duration of 4 years. The eligibility criteria for the course require candidates to have a Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration with at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category.

After completing a distance MBA course from IGNOU, candidates can find job opportunities in both the public and private sectors. The course provides many lucrative career opportunities, making it a popular choice for working people and most BBA graduates. The AICTE-approved program provides a certainty to the learners that the MBA program is acceptable in the job market and for higher studies. However, job opportunities offered through a distance learning graduation course from IGNOU are not as lucrative as employment options through a regular course. Despite this, IGNOU MBA is a good option for working professionals who have good experience/exposure and need a degree to clear the designation hurdle they are stuck into.

The IGNOU Management Course offers various specializations, including Marketing, Finance, HR, Production and Operations Management, Fintech Management, and more. The course structure for specializations consists of 6 courses (36 credits), including one compulsory course and 5 elective courses from the chosen specialization area.

Master of Business Administration (Banking & Finance)

Minimum Duration: 2 Years
Maximum Duration: 4 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 62,000

Eligibility:

The revised eligibility for admission into the Master of Business Administration (Banking & Finance) (MBF) Programme is:

Passed Bachelor’s Degree of Minimum 3 years duration with at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category).

Note: Fee Rs 15,500 per semester, Total four semesters = 62,000 (full courses fee)

This Programme was launched by the School of Management Studies, IGNOU, following a MoU between IGNOU and the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) in order to provide an avenue for postgraduate academic qualification in Banking and Financial Services. This Programme has been designed to meet the customized needs of students. The Programme has been considered desirable to upgrade the managerial skills and capabilities of the students who wish to pursue their careers in the Banking and Financial Sector.

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

Ignou offers courses as mentioned below-

• Master of Business Administration (Financial Management)
• Master of Business Administration (Human Resources Management)
• Master of Business Administration (Marketing Management)
• Master of Business Administration (Operations Management)
•  Master of Business Administration (Online) Minimum Duration: 2 Years
  
  

Duration- 2 years

Maximum Duration: 4 Years

Course Fee: Rs. 62,000

Eligibility:

  The eligibility criteria for admission to the MBA programme would be as per the AICTE norms viz.

1.  Candidate has Bachelor’s degree of Minimum 3 years duration with at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category).

2.      No age bar

Course Fee

Fee: Rs 15500/- Per Semester, total 4 semesters=Rs 62000/-

Starting its operation in 1987, the School of Management Studies today offers a wide range of courses. 

These courses comprise the following:

The MBA Programme consists of 28 courses with a total credit weightage of 116 credits in all and includes:

a)      Twenty (20) Core courses (from MMPC-001 to MMPC-020) of 4 Credit each = 80 Credits.

b)      Seven (07) Courses from any one of the chosen specialization areas of 4 credits each = 28 Credits.

c)      One (01) Project course MMPP-001 of 8 credits. MMPP-001 (Project Course) is equivalent to two courses.

The fee will be equivalent to two courses. However, for registration purposes, MMPP-001 (Project Course) is treated as one course.

d)     Students need to select 7 courses in each of the semesters during the programmes. 

Admission Process

Admission to this programme is done online and the link for the same will be available at IGNOU website (www. ignou.ac.in). After going through the above given eligibility conditions a student can register for this programme. The student has to Register for the programme in the first semester and subsequently Re-register for all the other semesters. The IGNOU was conducting OPENMAT for MBA admission but in 2023 it is offering admission on the basis of merit.

Examination fee and Mode of Payment

Rs.200 for per theory course and can be paid online

Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations

Minimum Duration: 1 Year
Maximum Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 9,000

Eligibility:

You have Bachelor degree in any discipline or equivalent qualification from a recognised university are eligible for admission to this Diploma

PGDIBO is a one-year postgraduate diploma programme. The aim of this programme is to equip the learners with the necessary conceptual, entrepreneurial and analytical skills required for handling International Business Operations. The curriculum focuses on applied aspects.

Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management

Minimum Duration: 1 Year
Maximum Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 20,000

Eligibility:

• You have a graduation degree (including Chartered Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Company Secretaryship) with 50% marks for the general category and 45% for the reserved category as per government of India rules.

The students interested in pursuing specialization PGDIHRM Programme can apply for admission directly subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria specified above:-

The structure of specialization PGDIHRM is:
• In order to qualify for a PGDHIRM a student is required to successfully complete 9 courses (9 X 4 credits = 36 credits) which includes Two Compulsory courses and Seven elective courses from the chosen Human Resources Management area.

• Students can register/re-register five courses in the first semester and four courses in the second semester of Human Resources Management specialization to enable them to register/re-register all the required 9 courses for the award of PG Diploma in Human Resources Management in two semesters (i.e. one year).

Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management

Minimum Duration: 1 Year
Maximum Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 20,000

Eligibility:

Any graduate (including Chartered Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Company Secretaryship) with 50% marks for the general category and 45% for the reserved category as per government of India rules.

The students interested in pursuing specialization PGDIFM can apply for admission directly subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria specified above.
The structure of the PGDIFM Programme is:

In order to qualify for a P.G. Diploma in Financial Management a student is required to successfully complete 9 courses (9 X 4 credits = 36 credits) which includes Two Compulsory courses and Seven elective courses from the chosen financial management specialization area.

• Students can register/re-register five courses in the first semester and four courses in the second semester of Financial Management specialization to enable them to register/re-register all the required 9 courses for the award of PG Diploma in Financial Management in two semesters (i.e. one year)

Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management

Minimum Duration: 1 Year
Maximum Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 20,000

Eligibility:

Any graduate (including Chartered Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Company Secretaryship) with 50% marks for the general category and 45% for the reserved category as per the government of India rules

The students interested in pursuing specialization PGDIOM can apply for admission directly subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria specified above.
The structure of specialization PGDIOM is:
• In order to qualify for a PGDIOM a student is required to successfully complete 9 courses (9 X 4 credits = 36 credits) which includes Two Compulsory courses and Seven elective courses from the chosen Operations Management area.

• Students will be allowed to register/re-register five courses in the first semester and four courses in the second semester of Operations Management specialization to enable them to register/re-register all the required 9 courses for the award of PG Diploma in Operations Management (i.e. one year)

 Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management

Minimum Duration: 1 Year
Maximum Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: Rs.20,000

Eligibility:

Any graduate (including Chartered Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Company Secretaryship) with 50% marks for the general category and 45% for the reserved category as per government of India rules.

The students interested in pursuing specialization PGDIMM can apply for admission directly subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria specified above.

The structure of specialization PGDIMM is:
• In order to qualify for a PGDIMM a student is required to successfully complete 9 courses (9 X 4 credits = 36 credits) which includes Two Compulsory courses and Seven elective courses from the chosen Marketing Management area.

• Students will be allowed to register/re-register five courses in the first semester and four courses in the second semester of Marketing Management specialization to enable them to register/re-register all the required 9 courses for the award of PG Diploma in Marketing Management in two semesters (i.e. one year)

Post Graduate Diploma in Services Management

Minimum Duration: 1 Year
Maximum Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 20,000

Eligibility:

• Any graduate (including Chartered Accountancy/ Cost Accountancy/ Company Secretaryship) with 50% marks for the general category, 45% for reserved category as per government of India rules.
• No age bar