IGNOU MBA: IGNOU MBA programme is a prestigious program that almost any graduate can take up. There are no minimum or maximum age requirements for the programme. Furthermore, candidates from outside India can take up the MBA programme as well. The Indira Gandhi National Open University is recognized as a Central University by the UGC of India (University Grants Commission). Hence, the programme holds considerable weightage; often equivalent to other recognized universities in India.
This article highlights everything a candidate is required to know about the MBA at IGNOU. The minimum duration of the course is 2 years while the maximum allowed duration is 5 years. In order for the candidates to successfully graduate, they must submit their assignments before the deadlines; failure to do so may leave them ineligible to attend the term-end examinations. Primary eligibility requires the candidate to be a graduate, and secure a minimum amount of marks. Students can find a List of IGNOU Courses from here.
IGNOU MBA Eligibility Criteria
The following are the requirements that the candidate must meet to be deemed eligible:
- Must be a graduate with at least 50% marks. Candidates claiming reservation under Backward Classes must have secured 45% in their graduation
- Candidates who are marks are awarded in CGPA must ensure that they meet the above percentage criteria after conversion from CGPA to percentage.
- Candidates must also clear the OPENMAT, an entrance test held by the NTA (National Testing Agency). The exam is conducted twice a year.
- There is no minimum or maximum age limit for the programme.
IGNOU MBA Admission
Candidates will have to write the OPENMAT entrance exam. The exam result will be displayed on the official IGNOU website as well as the NTA website.
A copy of the result card would be sent to all who appeared for the exam. The result card indicates whether the candidate has qualified the cut-off score. If the candidate has successfully cleared the cut-off, they can apply for admission in the Application form (Form 2), which is given with the prospectus.
Also, please ensure to retain at least 5 copies of the application form for future purposes. As stated above, admission to the MBA Programme will be done on the basis of cut off marks obtained by the candidates in OPENMAT, provided they fulfill the other aforementioned eligibility requirements.
MBA Course Selection Plan (2-Year plan)
Following the is indicative course selection plan in order to complete the Master of Business Administration programme in two years:
| Semester | Plan |
| I | Any of the 5 courses, from MS-1 to MS-11 (Excluding MS-10) |
| II | Rest of the 5 courses |
| III | MS-10, MS-95, MS-100, and two electives/ specialization courses of the candidate’s choice |
| IV | MS-91, three specialization courses from the specialization opted in the 3rd semester and any single elective course out of MS-92, MS-93, MS-94, MS-96, MS-97. |
MBA Courses Offered (Semester-wise)
The following are the MBA courses offered by IGNOU. Candidates are requested to register only for the courses which are on offer during that particular semester. The first semester is from January to June and the second semester begins from July to December.
- The MBA programme consists of 21 courses
- 21 courses comprise MS-1 to MS-9 and MS-11
- Five electives from any of the specializations
- Compulsory courses
- Project courses – these are equivalent to 2 courses
Note: SPECIFIC COURSES ARE AVAILABLE ONLY IN SPECIFIC SEMESTERS
January Semester (Jan To Jun)
| Course Code | Course Name |
| MS-1 | Management Functions and Behaviour |
| MS-2 | Management of Human Resources |
| MS-3 | Economic and Social Environment |
| MS-4 | Accounting and Finance for Managers |
| MS-5 | Management of Machines and Materials |
| MS-6 | Marketing for Managers |
| MS-7 | Information Systems for Managers |
| MS-8 | Quantitative Analysis for Managerial Applications |
| MS-9 | Managerial Economics |
| MS-10 | Organisational Design, Development & Change |
| MS-11 | Strategic Management |
| MS-91 | Advanced Strategic Management |
| MS-95 | Research Methodology for Management Decisions |
| MS-100 | Project Work (equivalent to two courses) |
| MS-21 | Social Processes and Behavioural Issues |
| MS-22 | Human Resource Development |
| MS-23 | Human Resource Planning |
| MS-24 | Industrial Relations |
| MS-41 | Working Capital Management |
| MS-42 | Capital Investment and Financing Decisions |
| MS-43 | Management Control Systems |
| MS-51 | Operations Research |
| MS-52 | Project Management |
| MS-53 | Production/Operations Management |
| MS-54 | Management Information Systems |
| MS-61 | Consumer Behaviour |
| MS-62 | Sales Management |
| MS-63 | Product Management |
| MS-64 | International Marketing |
| MS-65 | Marketing of Services |
| MS-92 | Management of Public Enterprises |
| MS-93 | Management of New and Small Enterprises |
| MFP-1 | Equity Markets |
| MFP-2 | Equity Derivatives |
| MFP-3 | Commodity Markets |
July Semester (Jul to Dec)
| Course Code | Course Name |
| MS-1 | Management Functions and Behaviour |
| MS-2 | Management of Human Resources |
| MS-3 | Economic and Social Environment |
| MS-4 | Accounting and Finance for Managers |
| MS-5 | Management of Machines and Materials |
| MS-6 | Marketing for Managers |
| MS-7 | Information Systems for Managers |
| MS-8 | Quantitative Analysis for Managerial Applications |
| MS-9 | Managerial Economics |
| MS-10 | Organisational Design, Development & Change |
| MS-11 | Strategic Management |
| MS-91 | Advanced Strategic Management |
| MS-95 | Research Methodology for Management Decisions |
| MS-100 | Project Work (equivalent to two courses) |
| MS-25 | Managing Change in Organisations |
| MS-26 | Organisational Dynamics |
| MS-27 | Compensation and Rewards Management |
| MS-28 | Labour Laws |
| MS-29 | International Human Resource Management |
| MS-44 | Security Analysis and Portfolio Management |
| MS-45 | International Financial Management |
| MS-46 | Management of Financial Services |
| MS-55 | Logistics and Supply Chain Management |
| MS-56 | Materials Management |
| MS-57 | Maintenance Management |
| MS-58 | Management of R&D and Innovation |
| MS-66 | Marketing Research |
| MS-68 | Management of Marketing Communication and Advertising |
| MS-611 | Rural Marketing |
| MS-612 | Retail Management |
| MS-94 | Technology Management |
| MS-96 | Total Quality Management |
| MS-97 | International Business Management |
| MFP-4 | Currency and Debt Markets |
| MFP-5 | Professionals in Financial Markets Practice |
IGNOU MBA Fee Structure
- The course fee is INR 1800/- per course. (Total Fee = 21 courses x INR. 1,800 = INR. 37,800)
- Fee can be paid via bank drafts in favour of IGNOU, and payable where the Regional Centre is situated
- Candidates are advised to write their enrollment numbers, name and address on the back of the draft to avoid any confusion
- Please note, fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstances.
- The fee cannot also be adjusted against any other courses under the university
FAQ’s on IGNOU MBA
Question 1.
What are the minimum age requirements to apply for the IGNOU MBA programme?
Answer:
There are no minimum or maximum age requirements to apply for IGNOU MBA Programme
Question 2.
What are the educational qualifications required to apply for this programme?
Answer:
Candidate must be a graduate with at least 50% marks. Candidates claiming reservation under Backward Classes should have secured at least 45% in their graduation.
Question 3.
Are foreign students eligible for an MBA programme under IGNOU?
Answer:
Yes, foreign students are eligible, however, please note that the fee structure may vary.
Question 4.
Does IGNOU MBA have an entrance test?
Answer:
Yes, candidates willing to seek admission to MBA must get cut-off marks in OPENMAT, IGNOU’s entrance exam. They will also have to fulfill the other aforementioned eligibility criteria.
Question 5.
What is the course fee for an MBA programme in IGNOU?
Answer:
INR. 37,800 is the total course fee for this programme.