AIOU MBA REQUIREMENTS

 

1.1.6. Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction and examination is English.

1.1.7. Methods of Instruction

i.                     MBA program (3½-years) would be offered through Approved Study Centres (ASCs) of AIOU. However, the academic and other activities of ASCs will be closely monitored by the Department and DRS jointly.

ii.                   Allocation and migration of students will be allowed by the Department with the consultation of DRS.

iii.                  Face-to-face classes will be held at ASCs in their respective AIOU Regions.

iv.                 The outline of courses along with the required reading material and assignments will be provided to the students. Electronic books/ video conference and online education methods may also be applied in this regard.

v.                   Students are required to attend the classes at the ASCs. The schedule of classes will be chalked out by the ASCs as per Credit Hours requirements provided by the Department.

vi.                 As per AIOU policy, at least 70% percent class attendance of students will be mandatory to qualify them for appearing in exams.

1.1.8. Evaluation Scheme:

a) Assignments:

The students will submit two compulsory assignments of each course to their teachers as per schedule at ASCs who will return the same after marking and provide necessary academic guidance

b) Mid Term Test:

Before final examinations, mid-term test for the following courses of MBA program with ITM specialization would be held at ASCs:

Sr.	Course Title	Code
1	Operating System (Code to be allotted)
2	Introduction to E – Business	3471
3	Software Engineering – I	3414
4	Web Design Tools	3446
5	IT Services Management	3472
6	Computer Law	3473
7	IT Marketing Concepts	3442
8	Software Engineering – II	3465

c) Presentations:

Students would be required to deliver mandatory face to face presentation of their 2nd assignment at their respective ASCs. No relaxation on any ground will be provided to students in this regard.

d) Assessment / Weightage:

Assessment criteria as per rules & regulations of our University will be as under:

Assessment Component	Weightage in the aggregate result
Assignment No. 1/ Quizzes	10%
Assignment No. 2/ Term Paper	10%
Presentation	10%
Final Examination	70%

For courses mentioned in section 5.1.8. (b), assessment criteria will be as under:

Assessment Component	Weightage in the aggregate result
Assignment No. 1 & 2	10%
Mid Term Test	20%
Final Examination	70%

i.           For successful completion of each course, the student will be required to qualify in each component.

ii.    To appear in final examination, the student has to pass in assignments, mid-term test (where applicable), and 70% attendance in the classes.

iii.         The conditions to qualify each component are given below:

a.   A minimum of 50% marks in assignments (aggregate).

b.   A minimum of 50% marks in mid-term test (where applicable).

c.   A minimum of 50% marks in the final written examination.

1.1.9. Degree Requirements:

Following are the requirements for the award of MBA (3½ years) degree:

i.                     Successful completion of all required courses.

ii.                   Internship: The MBA Program student will complete 6 to 8 weeks internship in the organization and will get Internship Letter from the concerned organization. The students who are already in service will be exempted from Internship.

iii.                  Research Project:

a) A student will be required to complete Research Project of 06 Credit Hours as per AIOU rules, and submit to the ASC that would be evaluated on the guidelines given by HEC and AIOU.

b) Supervisors will be appointed by ASCs with the consultation of the Department.

c) Guidelines regarding the Research Project will be provided by the Department and according to AIOU rules and regulations already operative in Master Programs and enforced from time to time will strictly be followed in MBA program as well.

iv. Viva voce examination: On successful completion of Research Project, viva voce examination shall be held according to AIOU rules. The Viva Voce can be arranged at the Main Campus/ ASCs as per decision of the Competent Authority.

v. The Associate Degree holder students who intend to discontinue MBA (3½-years) after first 4 semesters may be offered a BBA 4-years degree as to be determined by the University.

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