MBA through Semester Mode Now

Madurai Kamaraj University has started a two-year MBA programme of the Directorate of Distance Education. This will be available in semester mode from next academic year. While each semester will have five papers, the course duration remains same. A student of this distance education course had to write 11 papers each year and it was becoming increasingly difficult for students to prepare/write all of them, he said.

After getting members’ consent, the Vice-Chancellor R. Karpaga Kumaravel approved the resolution stating that MBA non-semester pattern would be changed to semester type. There were around 11,000 students for this course. The number of subjects, fees and scheme of examination would remain the same.

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A short list of frequently used acronyms and terms relevant to MBAs.

AACSB – Stands for the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. The AACSB is a US-based non-profit organization that evaluates and accredits universities and schools, including business schools within and outside the United States.

AMBA – Also known as the Association of MBAs, a UK-based organization that offers accredits and approves high-quality MBA programs. The AMBA generally focuses on programs in the United Kingdom, but also evaluates international programs.
“B–School” – Often-used term to refer to business schools.

EMBA – Stands for Executive MBA, business programs that are designed for students with more business experience than students typically enrolled in traditional MBA programs.
EQUIS – The European Quality Improvement System (or Equis) is an agency that accredits European business schools. It is run by the European Foundation for Management Development in Brussels, Belgium.

ETS – Educational Testing Service, a US-based non-profit organization widely known for producing standardized exams such as the GMAT and TOEFL, which are common requirements for applicants to business schools in the United States and abroad.

FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form submitted by students of US universities who are seeking financial aid from the US government. The FAFSA form centers around ascertaining a student's Expected Family Contribution (EFC), a figure that determines which need-based government grants and subsidized loans a student can apply for.

FIBAA – Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation, a private German organization that rates and accredits MBA programs in the three German-speaking countries of Europe – Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

GMAT – Acronym for the Graduate Management Admissions Test. Many business schools around the world require applicants to submit the results of the GMAT examinations as a criterion for admission to MBA programs. The test – composed of essay and multiple-choice questions – is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).

GPA – Stands for Grade Point Average, the most common quantitative measure of overall undergraduate academic achievement.

IELTS – International English Language Testing System, a common, English-language proficiency exam. Many English-speaking universities and business schools in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa request that non-native English speakers submit satisfactory IELTS results when applying.

TOEFL – Stands for the Test of English as a Foreign Language. The TOEFL is a standardized examination of English-language proficiency that non-native English-speaking applicants must often take before acceptance to English-speaking universities. The test is administered by the Educational Testing Service.

Online Training For AMFI
GurukulOnline Learning Solutions (GOLS) has launched online training for AMFI (Association of Mutual Funds of India) certification recently. The course is offered at an introductory price of Rs 995 and anyone with 10+2 can enroll for this course.
This course will help students to pass AMFI certification test.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has made passing of AMFI certification (Advisors module) mandatory for any entity/person engaged in marketing and selling of mutual fund products and obtain registration number from AMFI. Firms and corporates will have to obtain certification of registration from AMFI and all employees of corporate distributors engaged in selling and marketing of mutual fund products have to pass the AMFI certification test (Advisors Module) and obtain registration with AMFI before canvassing business of mutual funds.
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Online Education Used for College Classes

When most people hear the words, online education, their first thought is of those adults who are seeking out new skills or training or who are looking for a degree with limited time to commit to the process. But many colleges are utilizing online education for traditional college students. There are some major benefits for both student and teacher, and these college classes are eliminating some of the negative points of online education. The major advantage for both student and teacher is the fact that much of the course work can be completed at the student's leisure within the confines of time restrictions established by the teacher. Often, online education is used in conjunction with regular class times. For example, a class that is scheduled to meet three times each week might only meet once a week or even less often. Students know ahead of time when class will physically meet and when assignments will be online only. Finding the motivation to stay on track with assignments is a major problem for many students of online education. The fact that the students are given deadlines for completing assignments help them stay caught up with the class even if they wouldn't have had the motivation to do so on their own. Because classes still meet at least occasionally, the students have an opportunity to interact with other students. Discussion boards increase the students' interaction with each other and with the teacher, allowing other students to view the threads of conversation. Online education classes are especially beneficial when the course work is related to the computer or Internet. Students are encouraged to be online more often simply to check messages from the teacher and other students, and to keep track of assignments. But online education courses are also a valuable option for other subjects as well. An online education has both real benefits and some real drawbacks, but by combining the classroom with the technology of online education, college students get the best of both worlds.

List of the 20 Best Universities and Colleges in the World:

1. Harvard University

• Country: United States
  

Harvard is the type of school that other universities aspire to become. It has a long-standing reputation as the best university in the world and is known for attracting talented students and faculty. Unparalleled academics and a huge endowment ensure that Harvard students have every resource they need to get a quality education.

2. University of Oxford

• Country: United Kingdom
  

The University of Oxford has been among the top universities in the world for more than nine centuries. The esteemed institution is at the forefront of learning, teaching and research and is a leader in many different fields. University of Oxford students represent more than a hundred and thirty nationalities.

3. Princeton University

• Country: United States
  

Widely considered to be one of the leading research universities, Princeton is one of the best places in the world to get an undergraduate education. It is the fourth-oldest college in the United States and has one of the best need-based financial aid programs in the country. Princeton students benefit from a wide range of academic and extracurricular resources.

4. University of Cambridge

• Country: United Kingdom
  

Cambridge is one of the oldest and most respected universities in the world. The university comprises 31 colleges and over 150 departments, schools and other institutions. Only the best and brightest study at Cambridge.

5. Yale University

• Country: United States
  

Yale University is one of the top undergraduate and graduate institutions in the United States and one of the best universities in the world. The faculty is made up of a diverse group of people who are leaders in their respective field. Yale only accepts talented or motivated applicants, ensuring that the students themselves are one of the school's biggest strengths.

6. University of Pennsylvania

• Country: United States

The University of Pennsylvania is an Ivy League institution that is best known for its outstanding Wharton School of Business. Penn has a world-class faculty and a history of innovation in interdisciplinary education. The students of Penn are a diverse group representing nearly every corner of the globe.

7. California Institute of Technology

• Country: United States
  

The California Institute of Technology is a world-renowned research university with a reputation for intense academics. The many generations of students and faculty have made important contributions in science and engineering fields. Cal Tech values students who are creative and intellectual.

8. Imperial College London

• Country: United Kingdom
  

Imperial College London is a science-based institution with a long-standing reputation as one of the best universities in Europe. The school's strengths include a range of academic activities and cutting edge research facilities. Students who attend Imperial College London hail from more than 110 countries and are considered to be some of the brightest minds in the world.

9. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• Country: United States

Known as the East Coast Mecca of Engineering, MIT is a world-class educational institution. The nation's leading professors teach at MIT and include enough Nobel laureates to fill a small classroom. Students who attend this esteemed institution are some of the world's best and most creative.

10. University of Chicago

• Country: United States
  

Known as one of the world's greatest intellectual communities, the University of Chicago has had a legendary impact on American higher education. Their program is frequently copied by other colleges and universities. Professors at the University of Chicago are among the best in the world and students frequently go on to become leaders in their respective fields.

11. University of Tokyo

• Country: Japan

The University of Tokyo is one of the world's leading research universities. It has maintained a reputation for excellence for nearly 150 years and is well known for its rich and varied academic environment. Students who attend the University of Tokyo frequently go on to become leaders in government, business and research.

12. Duke University

• Country: United States
  

Duke University holds a top ten place in the United States and easily ranks among the best universities in the world. The private research institution is a mix of innovation and tradition and is well-known for its unparalleled academic excellence in the South. Duke students come from all over the globe and represent a variety of different backgrounds.

13. University of Hong Kong

• Country: China
  

The University of Hong Kong is the oldest and most respected tertiary institution in Hong Kong. The school recruits nearly 50 percent of their faculty from overseas and hosts the best and brightest students in Hong Kong.

14. University of California, Berkeley

• Country: United States

UC Berkeley is one of the top public institutions in the world. The school's academic programs are internationally recognized. The diverse student body attends 14 colleges and schools that are split into 130 academic departments and more than 80 interdisciplinary research units.

15. Columbia University

• Country: United States
  

Columbia University is among the top academic institutions in the nation. The school has cutting-edge research facilities and a reputation for being one of the world's most important research centers. Columbia students have conducted groundbreaking research in the arts, science, medicine and the humanities.

16. ETH Zurich

• Country: Switzerland

ETH Zurich, also known as the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, is an internationally oriented science and technology university that is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world. The school hosts students from more than 80 nations and is associated with 21 Nobel laureates.

17. Cornell University

• Country: United States

Cornell University's undergraduate colleges, graduate school and professional-degree schools offer more than 70 undergraduate majors and 93 graduate fields of study. Cornell students are a diverse group of people who benefit from the university's strong academic programs and varied resources.

18. Dartmouth College

• Country: United States
  

Dartmouth College is a premier Ivy League institution at the forefront of higher education. The elite school is known for its first-rate undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. Dartmouth admits applicants from all over the globe, but chooses only the most promising students.

19. University of British Columbia

• Country: Canada
  

The University of British Columbia is a research and advanced learning institution with an international reputation for excellence. UBC's campus is one of the most spectacular in the world and provides both students and faculty with unbeatable resources.

20. Australian National University

• Country: Australia
  

The Australian National University is consistently ranked among the top universities in Australia and is widely considered to be among the best public research universities in the world. The ANU campus has over 200 buildings and a high ratio of faculty to students.

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