How Effective Can Distance Learning Be?
by Ravi Sharma Educational advisorWith abundant
Distance Learning programme made available in India, it is become extremely
difficult to target a specific programme that is apt for you. As the demand for
distance learning courses in India is gaining a steadfast demand, numerous
institutes have taken upon themselves to increase the options for distance courses
for the convenience of students.
Below are some
pointers that will enable you to choose what the right course for you and your
future.
Provision
of Flexibility
The first and
foremost reason for choosing a PGDM is its flexibility of learning at your own
pace and at your own remote location. This gives you an added advantage of pursuing
your course even while you continue to work. While deciding on a PGDM course from an institute you should note
whether the university does provide a fixed semester schedule, or they are held
flexibly at regular intervals. Does the university have an on-site attendance, or can those be skipped?
These are some of the parameters that should be gauged.
Authorization
of online programme
Always remember that
only accredited and nationalized institutes can provide you an authentic
certification when you complete the course. Accreditation is an important
aspect when choosing a distance learning
programme as these are the only certificates that are accepted in big
corporates and will help you further up your career.
The aid
of Subject Matter Experts
Is the faculty fully
equipped to assist you when you hit a roadblock? How experienced are the staff
and faculty in teaching this subject? Are the faculty able to help you in a personal capacity or through the
assistance of phones and emails? All
these questions should lead to your answer of whether you should look forward
towards investing in a PGDM course in a
specific institute.
Commercials
of the course
One of the advantages
of joining a distance
learning programme is that it costs
very little as compared to a full-time course. If you wish to join in a course,
you should do a thorough research to see what the perks are been offered and
the pricing of that course. Ensure that you get the maximum benefits out of a
minimum payout.
NMIMS institute in
Mumbai is one such institute who strives to encompass all the criteria
mentioned above. Their years of teaching experience is vast and provide
comprehensive study material for your benefit.
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