Bangalore: Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysore will offer effective classroom-based online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in partnership with University 18 Business School, from the ensuing academic session 2009-10.
Both KSOU and University 18 Business School have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), in order to offer the course. Present on the occasion of the MoU signing were KSOU VC Prof B A Viveka Rai, UBS Director Raunak Singh, Ms Shakti Raina, UBS, K Jayaprakash Rao, Registrar, KSOU and KSOU Dean Prof Jagdeesha.
The list of program to be offered online includes a one year Executive MBA for Working Professionals, an MBA in IT for IT/ITESS Professionals, and an MBA in Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management and Strategy. These programs will be taught using an Online Virtual Classroom Platform, letting students login to, attend and interact in live classes at convenient timings. The classes can be easily accessed from any PC using a broadband Internet connection.
Keep in mind the ever increasing usage of internet and broadband connectivity, which will also facilitate students from remote places and smaller towns, to gain access to quality higher education. Moreover, the facility to carry out the personal contact program classes online would also add to the acceptance and accessibility of such courses by working professionals.
