IGNOU MBA in Operations Management (MBAOM)

IGNOU has canceled the OPENMAT entrance exam that was previously required for IGNOU Distance MBA admission. Presently, no entrance exam is required for IGNOU MBA admission (applies for IGNOU MBAOM program).

All IGNOU Distance MBA programs are delivered in the English language, this includes the IGNOU MBAOM program as well. Unfortunately, IGNOU does not offer its MBA programs in any other language. Candidates interested in learning the program in Hindi or any other regional language might need to look elsewhere.

IGNOU’s great experience and thoughtful approach to delivering its programs across the country have culminated in a program delivery system that is unique to IGNOU. IGNOU utilizes several different approaches to take its courses to students, all working in tandem to ease the learning process for the students. Following are the most common ways in which IGNOU delivers its distance MBA programs.

• Printed Materials: Printed books are one of the most common forms of IGNOU learning materials. They can be delivered in both physical and digital forms depending on the student’s preference and availability. 
• Audio and Visual Material Aids: To simplify the learning process, IGNOU makes extensive use of visual and audio aids that are regularly broadcasted at the learner support centers during scheduled counseling sessions. These visual and audio materials are also freely available through Doordarshan telecasts and All India Radio broadcasts.
• Counseling sessions: IGNOU recognizes that it is important to have face-to-face interactions between students and faculty members to create a healthy learning scenario. For the same reason, IGNOU schedules various counseling sessions through student support centers. Weekends are chosen for these counseling sessions as it accommodates working professionals.
• eGyanKosh: Study materials for over 2400 IGNOU courses can be accessed through the eGyanKosh repository. The materials are free to download and use for anyone including the IGNOU MBA students. IGNOU MBAOM students can also use eGyanKosh to broaden their self-learning resources.
• IGNOU e-Content Mobile App: IGNOU has emphasized the importance of personal mobile devices in today’s world. It is, for this reason, the IGNOU e-Content Mobile App was designed. The app is an easily accessible source for students to obtain their learning materials. The e-Content Mobile App can be easily downloaded onto any mobile device through the official app stores.

IGNOU MBA programs come with many unique features that can’t be found elsewhere, a large number of these special features also trickle into the MBA in Operations Management program. Some of these features are as follows:

• Emphasizes the Operations Management field
• Approachable admission procedure
• Recognized by UGC and AICTE
• Well-distributed throughout the country 
• Affordable when compared to similar programs
• Delivered with a multi-media approach in mind
• Visual and Audio materials simplify the learning process
• Face-to-face interactions are encouraged between students and faculties
• Assignments are used to evaluate the students throughout the year
• Exams can be attended twice a year
• Visual materials can be freely accessed through Doordarshan
• Audio materials are freely broadcasted through All India Radio