Top Distance Learning Institutes 2012

According to the Careers360 Survey, here is the list of Top Distance Learning Colleges for 2012.

1. Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
2. Yashwantrao C. Maharashtra Open University, Nashik
3. IMT Distance and Open Learning Institute, Ghaziabad
4. Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok
5. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Pune
6. MP Bhoj (Open) University, Bhopal
7. Dr. BR Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), Hyderabad
8. Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata
9. University of Mumbai (IDOL), Mumbai
10. Maharishi Dayanand University (DDE), Rohtak
11. Maulana Azad National Urdu University (DDE), Hyderabad
12. University of Delhi (SOL), New Delhi
13. Annamalai University (DDE), Annamalainagar
14. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad
15. Karnataka State Open University, Mysore
16. Acharya Nagarjuna University (CDE), Guntur
17. The ICFAI University Sikkim, Gangtok
18. Osmania University (PGRRCDE), Hyderabad
19. Alagappa University (DDE), Karaikudi
20. Shivaji University (CDE), Kolhapur
21. The ICFAI University Tripura, West Tripura
22. SNDT - Women's University (CDE), Mumbai
23. Himachal Pradesh University (ICDEOL), Shimla
24. Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai
25. University of Madras (IDE), Chennai
26. Andhra University (SDE),Vishakhapatnam
27. Madurai Kamaraj University (DDE), Madurai
28. Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota
29. UP Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad
30. Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani
31. Nalanda Open University, Patna
32. Kurukshetra University (DDE), Kurukshetra
33. University of Calicut (SDE), Kozhikode
34. Patna University (DDE), Patna
35. Kakatiya University (SDLCE), Warangal

Source: Careers360 Website

For the list of Top Engineering Colleges in India refer to our blogpost
http://edugroomers.blogspot.in/2012/07/indias-top-engineering-colleges-2012.html

For the list of Top Medical Colleges in India refer to our blogpost
http://edugroomers.blogspot.in/2012/06/top-25-medical-colleges-in-india.html

For the list of Top Dental Colleges in India refer to our blogpost
http://edugroomers.blogspot.in/2012/06/top-15-dental-colleges-in-india-2012.html

For the list of Top Law Colleges in India refer to our blogpost
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For the list of Top Social Work Colleges in India refer to our blogpost
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For the list of Top Architecture Colleges in India refer to our blogpost
http://edugroomers.blogspot.in/2012/07/top-10-colleges-in-architecture-outlook.html

For the list of Top Commerce Colleges in India refer to our blogpost
http://edugroomers.blogspot.in/2012/07/top-50-commerce-colleges-in-india-2012.html

For the list of Top Science Colleges in India refer to our blogpost
http://edugroomers.blogspot.in/2012/07/top-50-science-colleges-in-india-2012.html

For the list of Top Mass Communication Colleges in India refer to our blogpost
http://edugroomers.blogspot.in/2012/08/top-10-colleges-in-mass-communication.html

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Established with an endeavor toempower and groom individuals of all ages including students (school andcollege), teenagers, graduates, job seekers, working professionals, housewivesand seniors, EduGroomers offers numerous integrated learning solutions and unmatchedCareer Advice with assistance of its adroit team of professionals and experts,who are always updated with the latest Career Opportunities and Career trends inIndia and abroad.

EduGroomers (Famous and Most Popular)Career Testing includes:

• CareerEvaluation Test – Discover your natural career abilities
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• Aptitude Test –Check if your aptitude supports your career plans
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Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2012 - AIMA

All India Management Association (AIMA) is an apex body of management with over 30,000 individual members, 3000 institutional members and 60 Local Management Association across India and overseas.

Entrance Test: Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 

MAT is usually conducted 4 times in a year in February, May, September and December. MAT is necessary for admission into PGDM/equivalent programmes offered by AIMA or other MIs who participate in it.

Mode of Test: Candidate can choose any one of the two options to take the test: Paper Based Test Or Computer Based Test

Important Dates for application:
OFFLINE MODE:
Last date for sale: August 13, 2012
Last date for submission of filled-in-form at AIMA, New Delhi: August 16, 2012

ONLINE MODE:
Last date for online registration: August 13, 2012
Last date for submission of online registration print-out at AIMA, New Delhi: August 16, 2012

Eligibility: Graduates in any discipline. Final year students of Graduate Courses can also apply. The minimum qualification for appearing in MAT is graduation in any discipline from any recognized University or equivalent recognized degree. A final year student in any undergraduate (i.e. B.A, B.Sc., B.Com., B.Tech., etc) can also appear provisionally. Usually, there is a minimum percentage requirement in graduation, which is different for different MIs/University. For this refer to the prospectus of the particular MIs/University.

How to Apply: Candidate can choose any one of the following modes to apply.

Obtain Form with MAT Bulletin/CD against cash payment of Rs 1200/- (One thousand two hundred only) from listed branches of Bank of Baroda, Axis Bank, listed Study Centres of AIMA OR from AIMA, New Delhi.

or

Obtain crossed Demand Draft (DD) of Rs 1200/- (One thousand two hundred only) in favour of ‘All India Management Association’ payable at Delhi from any Bank. Register online at website along with the DD details. Detailed procedure is given on the www.aima-ind.org/matsep12/ website link.

or

Register online at website link www.aima-ind.org/matsep12/ with Credit Card payment. Detailed procedure is given on the website link.

Test Date & Time:

• Paper Based Test Date: 02 September 2012 (Sunday)
• Paper Based Test Timing: 10.00am-12.30pm
• Computer Based Test Date: 08 September 2012 (Saturday) onwards
• Computer Based Test Timing: In different Time slots at specific test venues

Nature of MAT Test: 

Section No.	Section	No of Q's	Time (Minutes)
1.	Language Comprehension	40	30
2.	Mathematical Skills	40	40
3.	Data Analysis and Sufficiency	40	35
4.	Intelligence and Critical Reasoning	40	30
5.	Indian and Global Environment	40	15
	Total	200	150

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Bachelors in Banking and Insurance (BBI) - Mumbai University

The three year Bachelors of Commerce in Banking and Insurance Degree course aims at :

·         Creating an additional avenue of self-employment and also to benefit the industry by providing them with suitable trained persons in the field of Accounting & Finance and Banking & Insurance.

·         Providing adequate basic understanding about Banking, Insurance & other financial services to the students and to give an adequate exposure to operational environment in the field of Banking, Insurance & other related financial services of Accounting and Finance.

·         Inculcating training, and practical approach, by organizing industrial visits, summer placements and using modem technology in teaching the students in the field of Accounting & Finance and Banking & Insurance.

The three year B.B.I. Degree course is divided into six semesters. Given below are the list of subjects covered in each of the semesters.

FIRST YEAR - Semester 1

·         Environment and Management of Financial Services
·         Principles of Management
·         Effective Communication - I
·         Economics - I (Micro)
·         Quantitative Methods - I
·         Introduction to Computer Systems

FIRST YEAR - Semester 2

·         Principles and Practices of Banking and Insurance
·         Financial Accounting
·         Effective Communication - II
·         Economics - II (Macro)
·         Quantitative Methods - II
·         Business Law

SECOND YEAR - Semester 3

·         Laws Governing Banking & Insurance
·         Financial Management - I
·         Management Accounting
·         Customer Relationship
·         Information Technology in Banking & Insurance
·         Organizational Behaviour
·         Taxation of Financial Services

SECOND YEAR - Semester 4

·         Universal Banking
·         Financial Management - II
·         Innovations in Banking and Insurance
·         Corporate Law and Laws Governing Capital Markets
·         Entrepreneurship Management
·         Financial Markets
·         Cost Accounting of Banking & Insurance

 THIRD YEAR - Semester 5

·         Marketing in Banking & Insurance
·         Financial Services Management
·         International Banking & Finance
·         Financial Reporting and Analysis
·         Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
·         Auditing
·         Project Presentation – Banking and Insurance- I

THIRD YEAR - Semester 6

·         Strategic Management
·         Central Banking
·         International Business
·         Human Resource Management in Banking and Insurance
·         Business Ethics & Corporate Governance
·         Turnaround Management
·         Project Presentation – Banking and Insurance- II

Best Wishes,

Farzad Damania
EduGroomers Team

Bachelors of Financial Markets (BFM)

Bachelors Of Financial Markets (BFM) - Mumbai University

The University of Mumbai started the Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Markets) course in 2008-2009. The course not only aims at training students to gain knowledge in the ever changing field of Financial Market but also leads to the all-round development of their personality.

The B.F.M. course provides comprehensive training to students in the field of Financial Market by way of interaction, projects, presentations, industrial visits, practical training, job orientation and placements. It is a perfectly designed full time course for all those aspiring to make a career in the growing and ever evolving field of Financial Market.

BFM Course Syllabus (Mumbai University):

The course shall be a full time course. The duration of the course shall be six semester spread over three years. The course shall consist of 38 modules of 100 marks each & 2 projects of 100 marks each. Total 4000 marks.

FIRST YEAR - Semester 1
- Principles of Investment
- Micro Economics
- Basic Statistics
- Basic Computer Skills
- Financial Accounting
- Business Environment

FIRST YEAR - Semester 2
- Environment of Financial Systems
- Macro Economics
- Statistical Applications
- Communication Skills
- Management Accounting
- Principles of Business Management

SECOND YEAR - Semester 3
- Debt Markets
- Corporate Finance-1
- Equity Markets - I
- Banking in Financial Systems
- Computer Application in Investments
- Business Ethics
- Organizational Behaviour

SECOND YEAR - Semester 4
- Commodities Market
- Corporate Finance - II
- Equity Markets - II
- Financial Services
- Taxation for Investments
- Security Analysis
- Business Law

THIRD YEAR - Semester 5
- Global Capital Markets
- Regulations of Securities Markets
- Insurance (Fund) Management
- Derivatives Markets
- Foreign Exchange Markets
- Portfolio Management
- Project - I

THIRD YEAR - Semester 6
- Risk Management
- Corporate Governance
- Computer Applications in Financial Services
- Marketing of Financial Services
- Mutual Fund Management
- Customer Relationship Management in Financial Services
- Project - II

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