Distance BA

Distance Bachelor of Arts (BA) is a three-year undergraduate degree programme. Without having to attend typical on-campus sessions, students can pursue an enriching education from the comfort of their homes with a distance learning Bachelor of Arts programme. A broad range of liberal arts topics are usually covered in this programme, including literature, history, philosophy, sociology, and others depending upon the major you choose.

Programme Start Date: 24th      March, 2024
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Benefits of a distance BA Course

The Distance Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is one of these programmes that stands out as a flexible and affordable choice for people who want to continue their education while juggling other obligations.

  • Convenience and Flexibility: The flexibility that a distance Bachelor of Arts degree gives is one of its main benefits. With remote learning, as opposed to typical on-campus programmes, students can access recorded video lessons, assignments, and course materials whenever it's convenient for them. People who have obligations to their families or jobs will especially benefit from this flexibility, which allows them to design a study programme that works with their schedule.
  • Cost-Effective Education: Compared to traditional on-campus education, distance learning is a more affordable choice. Students can cut their overall education-related expenditures greatly if they do not have to pay for transportation or relocation. Furthermore, a lot of distance learning programmes have reasonable tuition costs, which increases access to higher education for a wide spectrum of students.
  • Diverse Learning Environment: Students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and vocations frequently enrol in distance learning bachelor's degrees in arts programmes. Through promoting a global perspective and exposing pupils to a variety of ideas and perspectives, diversity enhances the educational process.
  • Personalized Learning: Advanced technologies are frequently employed by distance learning platforms to facilitate customised learning environments. Students may study at their own speed and in a way that best fits their preferences thanks to online forums, interactive multimedia, and adaptive learning tools. In addition to meeting a variety of learning demands, this individualised approach improves student engagement with the subject matter.
  • Develops Multitasking Ability: Those who are employed can continue to fulfil their professional obligations while obtaining a degree by enrolling in a distance learning bachelor of arts programme. Maintaining a work-study balance can improve a candidate's professional chances by showcasing to potential employers their capacity for multitasking and time management.

Eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria of every institution is different for different courses in different courses. The general criteria followed to enroll in distance BA programme is listed below:

A student should have passed 10+2 from a recognised board in any stream with minimum 50% marks. For reserved category candidates minimum marks of 45% are required to apply.

  • Financial Accounting
  • Financial Management
  • Cost & Management Accounting
  • Advanced Management Accounting
  • Financial Management II
  • Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
  • Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Financial Derivatives
  • Management of Financial Institutions
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Strategic Financial Management
  • Risk Management

Admission process

The admission is done on rolling basis with a fixed deadline for the submission of the application. The admission calender and strcuture is different for each university. Nonetheless, below mentioned is a general overview of the admissions process followed largely:

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Registration Process

Submit your application form & pay the processing fee.

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Document Submission

Academic docs, govt ID proof, passport size photo work experience.

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Document Verification

The college will verify your documents, mobile number & email ID.

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Fee Payment

Fee can be paid, onetime, annually, semester-wise, or with EMIs.

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Admission Confirmed

Study material & resources will be shared with you.

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Academic Documents
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Government ID proof
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Work Experience
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Pedagogy

Interactive teaching style utilizing technology

Pedagogy of the IIM Kozhikode Financial Management programme includes lectures, real-life case studies, quizzes, assignments, and interactions with experienced executives

Emphasis on peer group learning experience

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Learn to make decisions regarding the valuation of assets, hedging, trading portfolio management.
  • Master the concept of Return on Investment (RoI) central to every financial decision
  • Drive business decisions by understanding financial principles, assessments, analyses, and considerations

Programme Delivery

The interactive learning component forms the core of EPGP. The Instructors facilitate the learning through two-way audio/video synchronous telecommunication mode from the studios set up at IIIMK campus. The technology allows the instructor to use PowerPoint presentations, video, audio, whiteboards to effectively communicate the ideas and interact with the participants who attend the sessions from selected TimesPro centres, located at different cities in India.

Who should attend

  • Working professionals seeking knowledge, aspiring to improve the organizations they work for and to advance their careers to greater heights
  • Young executives working in the finance domain seeking to develop specialised competencies in finance
  • Experienced professionals with a deep footing in finance, looking to reach the top of the financial profile in their organisations

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria of the IIM Kozhikode Financial Management programme include:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA
  • 3 years of managerial, entrepreneurial, or professional work experience after graduation as of the deadline for submitting the online application
  • Work experience before completion of the bachelor's degree will not be considered The bachelor's degree must be awarded by a university incorporated by a state or central legislature in India, or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament, or recognized as a university by the Ministry of HRD in India
  • If grades or CGPA are awarded instead of marks, the conversion to percentage of marks will be based on the university's conversion procedure If the university does not have a conversion scheme for CGPA, the equivalence will be calculated by dividing the candidate's CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying by 100.

Alumni Benefits

  • Access to IIMK Alumni E mail ID
  • Issue of Alumni Identity Card Access to Alumni Online Portal (Kasebook)
  • Access to IIMK Alumni Email Id (1) Privilege of participating in the Institute activities such as Conferences, Workshops, Convocation, Alumni Meets, Events, PGP/EPGP Inauguration Ceremonies etc
  • Avail MDC /Guest Rooms at discounted rates (i.e., rates equivalent to the Institute Guests)
  • Eligibility to participate in the Awards, Ranking and Accreditation activities coordinated by the Institute
  • Avail the services of IIMK Alumni Relations office
  • Weightage for “Award of Excellence” for Distinguished Alumni Award
  • Preference for sharing/submitting articles for Newsletters in the Institute

Fees

You can complete your distance BA degree within the budget of ₹ 10,000 to ₹ 1,00,000 depending upon the specialisation and college you choose.

In-demand Online B.Com specialisations

Distance Bachelor of Arts in English Distance Bachelor of Arts in Hindi
Distance Bachelor of Arts in History Distance Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Distance Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Distance Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Distance Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Distance Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
Distance Bachelor of Arts in Geography Distance Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Distance Bachelor of Arts in Education Distance Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
Distance Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Distance Bachelor of Arts in Statistics
Distance Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts Distance Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
Distance Bachelor of Arts in Library Science Distance Bachelor of Arts in Home Science
Distance Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology Distance Bachelor of Arts in Rural Development

The teaching approach for the IIM Kozhikode Financial Management programme will be interactive and utilize technology to enhance learning. The pedagogy will be a blend of lectures, real-life case studies, quizzes, assignments, lecture-discussions, case study method, behavioral and computer-based simulations, projects, and class presentations.

Assessment for each course will include end-term examinations (after each quarter), quizzes, assignments, projects, and other methods.

Instructors will use a 13-level grading scale, ranging from A+ to F, to evaluate students' academic performance in each course.

The grading scale and corresponding grade points are as follows:

The final Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) for the program will be calculated by summing the grade points for all courses, multiplying by the credits for each course, and dividing by the total number of credits for all courses. This CGPA will be used to determine the award of the certificate.

Certification & Alumni status

Participants of the IIM Kozhikode Financial Management programme, on successful completion of the one year programme would be awarded, “Executive Post Graduate Certificate in Financial Management”. Successful candidates will also be accorded IIM Kozhikode Alumni status.

Attendance Criteria

A minimum of 75% attendance is a prerequisite for the successful completion of the IIM Kozhikode Financial Management programme for each course in each quarter.

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Importance of choosing the right distance BA specialisation

Here are few reasons why choosing a specialisation for your BA degree is a must:

  • Focused Curriculum: Pursuing distance BA degree with a specialisation gives you access to a career aligned course work. You will only study the modules relevant to the industry you wish to serve.
  • Better Career Opportunities: Candidates with sound knowledge and skills of the field are preferred by the recruiters. It helps in standing out from the crowd.
  • Gain In-demand Skills: There is a huge pool of students pursuing BA degree. Choosing a specialisation will aid in developing the most in-demand skills making you job ready right after graduation.
  • Personal Satisfaction: When we learn something of our interest, we enjoy every process involved in it and are ready to explore its depth. Moreover, with this satisfaction comes the motivation to beat all the distractions of remote learning and keep moving forward.

Subjects and syllabus

The syllabus and course structure of distance BA programme is different for every specialisation however, the general topics covered in this degree include understandign prose, understanding poetry, from language to literature, and communication skills among others.

Note:

All fees are directly payable to IIM Kozhikode *GST as applicable will be collected additional from the candidate/participant. The current GST rate is 18% Application Fee: 2000 plus 18% GST. Application fee remitted is not refundable or adjustable under any circumstances. Candidate applying for more than one programme is required to the remit application fee for each programme that she/he is applying. Programme Fee (Non-Refundable): 3,50,000 plus 18% GST payable in four instalments as per the following schedule.

*GST 18.00% applicable.

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Career opportunities

Your chosen job route will be determined by your areas of interest, aptitude, and BA programme specialisation. The following are some typical job roles opted by BA degree holders:

Job Roles Job Description
Content Writer and Editor You may use your writing and analytical abilities you acquired in your BA programme to write and edit content for a variety of platforms and media, including online publications and media.
Public Relations Professional PR specialists strive to preserve a favourable public perception of people, brands, or goods. In this sector, your ability to communicate can be quite useful.
Event Planner Planning conferences, events, and other get-togethers calls for a lot of interpersonal and organisational abilities. Opportunities exist for a BA degree in event management and planning.
Teacher If you have a BA degree, you can be qualified to work as a primary school teacher at a school. To teach higher standard, you require to obtain further training or certifications.
Counsellors and Social Workers A distance education BA in sociology or psychology serves as a springboard to careers in these fields.
Administrative Assistant With the help of primary administrative skills such as task management, time management, and leadership, you can seek employment as an Administrative Assistant. In this job role, you will have to manage multiple tasks, support diverse teams, complete paperwork and assure the smooth functioning of an organisation.
Job Roles Average Annual Salary
Content Writer and Editor ₹ 2.4 LPA
Public Relations Professional ₹ 5.2 LPA
Event Planner ₹ 2.3 LPA
Teacher ₹ 2.8 LPA
Counsellors and Social Workers ₹ 3.3 LPA
Administrative Assistant ₹ 3.7 LPA

FAQs

A distance BA programme is an undergraduate degree intended to be completed remotely. Students enrolled in distance education programmes are not required to attend typical on-campus sessions; instead, they can study from the comfort of their own homes.

Yes, you can study BA in correspondence.

Yes, distance BA degree done from a UGC approved college/university is valid in India.

No, BA programme is of minimum 3 years duration.

There are several specialisation in offered in BA degree such as Geology, History, English, Fine Arts, Journalism, Psychology and much more. You can choose your specialisation as per your convenience.

First, complete your 10+ 2 education from a recognised board. Starting by finding a good university and the right specialisation. Then check your eligibility and apply with proper documents. Final step involves paying the course. This is a generifc view, which is followed by most universities.

Yes, online degrees are equally credible in the market.

Yes, many universities provide placement assistance to the students pursuing Online MBA. They also offer assistance in networking where you can connect with alumni, experts, and faculty and get valuable insights. This will help in connecting students with potential employers.

UGC has given equal weightage to online, distance and regular MBA degrees. So yes, an Online MBA degree holds a lot of value when it comes to career growth and professional development.

Application Deadline: To Be Announced

Course Fee: ₹ 1,80,000 + Taxes

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