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What
is Distance Learning ? |
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Distance
Learning refers to teaching and learning situations in which
the instructor and the learner or learners are geographically
separated and therefore rely on other modes of instructional
delivery.
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| Q.2 |
Advantages of a Distance Learning programme?
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Right from
its inception, TASMAC realized that Distance Learning presents
the ideal type of educational programmes for the mature career
individual and for those who have major disadvantages attending
normal classroom environments.
TASMAC plays an important role in this field and is continuously
developing new programmes and new methods of delivery to remain
in the forefront of this very important sector of adult education.
Other advantages are the low fees and other overheads, no
capitation fees or donations involved and allows working people
to pursue education in a manner most suitable to them.
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| Q.3 |
Who
will benefit from TASMAC programmes? |
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TASMAC Programmes are extremely
useful for working executives, self-employed entrepreneurs
and job seekers who do not have a formal managerial qualification.
These courses provide extensive knowledge of essential management
techniques and offers an opportunity to everyone, irrespective
of background, to receive job oriented training which meets
business and industry requirements. It greatly improves the
chances of getting a job and also improves career prospects,
as lack of a management qualification often bars entry into
managerial cadre in the corporate sector. |
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| Q.4 |
Why are Distance Learning
students successful ? |
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Distance-learning students are voluntarily seeking
further education, are highly motivated and self-disciplined
and are older and mature.
Factors that determine successful learning whether the students
are distant or traditional is possessing of a more serious attitude
towards the courses.
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| Q.5 |
Are the educational programmes
through distance learning on par with traditional classroom
study ? |
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Yes, to say
about distance learning study programmes: "A class holds
some students back and drags others too fast. No two minds
are exactly alike or require the same treatment. Distance
learning, being strictly individual, has for many students
advantages of adaptability and efficiency. Many testify to
get better results by distance learning than in class instructions." |
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| Q.6 |
Is it necessary to earn a Masters qualification only
from the few regular institutes conducting full time courses,
which have a limited number of seats? |
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There are a
number of blue chip companies throughout the world, which
accept students who have earned Masters qualifications through
alternate study methods. They are not too concerned from where
the candidate has studied but what the candidate has learnt
professionally and how capable he/she is of applying the knowledge
in the work context.
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| Q.7 |
Why ? |
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Because advanced learning through distance
learning is a very convenient means for a candidate to pursue
studies without having to sacrifice his work hours and for
a company to train their employees without losing precious
man-hours.
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| Q.8 |
What is TASMAC's
admission policy ? |
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TASMAC has an open admission policy and meticulously
avoids any quota system for accepting students. TASMAC assumes
that everyone has an equal right to the opportunity of further
studies.
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| Q.9 |
Is there any entrance test for admission ? |
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There is no entrance test for admission and
students can enroll on fulfilling the eligibility criteria.
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| Q.10 |
When do the programmes commence ? |
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The programmes commence in January and July every
year. |
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| Q.11 |
What is the duration of the programmes ? |
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The
Masters Diploma programme duration is of 2 years (4 semesters
of 6 months each) of which 3 semesters are theory and one
semester is meant for the project work.
The Executive Masters Diploma is a fast track programme for
working executives and is of one-year duration. It consists
of 2 semesters of theory and the student can simultaneously
complete the project work.
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| Q.12 |
Is the study material supplied by you ? |
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Semester-wise
study material is supplied by us without any additional cost,
subject to the receipt of term fees as per the fee payment
schedule. |
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| Q.13 |
What is the system of examinations ? When are the
examinations held ? |
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The
examinations are held at the end of each semester in January
and July every year. Students residing in cities where we
have examination centres have to appear for their semester
end examinations through the Centre. Those students who reside
in cities where there is no Examination Centre are permitted
to appear through the proctor system.
Under this system the student is required to nominate a proctor
preferably from the educational field or a Company Executive/
Senior Officer. On being approved by us the proctor will conduct
the examinations on our behalf. The question papers and answersheets
will be mailed to the proctor directly and he will have to
return the written answersheets directly to us. Proctor nomination
form and other details will be sent at the appropriate time.
Only students whose registration is complete and whose fees
are upto date are eligible to appear for the semester end
examinations.
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| Q.14 |
Are examination fees refundable ? |
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Examination fees are non-refundable and non-adjustable.
If a student after registering for the examination, does
not appear for the examination for whatever reason, he/she
will have to pay the examination fees once again whenever
desirous of appearing for the examination.
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| Q.15 |
What is the standard of passing ? |
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Minimum 50% marks
are required in each subject. A student has to pass in all
subjects in order to be eligible for the award of Masters
Diploma in Business Administration. |
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| Q.16 |
What are the terms for a student who fails in any
subject of a particular semester or who does not appear for
the examinations of that semester? |
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Students who
fail in any subject of a particular semester or do not appear
for the examinations can appear for these subjects as supplementary
examinations along with the regular subjects of the next semester. |
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| Q.17 |
Can a student residing abroad pursue the TASMAC diploma
programmes ? |
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This is a distance-learning programme and one
can pursue this programme from anywhere in India or abroad.
Students residing outside India will be required to pay
fees according to the US $ fee schedule. Semester end examination
will be conducted through the proctor system.
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| Q.18 |
What are the placement
opportunities after completion of this programme? Does TASMAC
guarantee placement to the students? |
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TASMAC
does not guarantee placement’s to the students. Majority
of the students undergoing the Masters Diploma programmes
are working students, some students are absorbed by companies
while doing their project work or are employed immediately
after completion of the course and others set out to start
their own business. TASMAC, however does provide assistance
to unemployed students based on merit. |
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| Q.19 |
Since this course is not recognized
by AICTE, Government of India etc., what are its benefits? |
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TASMAC Masters
Diploma programmes are not recognized by the Government of
India, any other State Government or by any Indian University.
However the degrees are useful to gain professional knowledge
and many private and public sector undertakings accept the
degrees for purpose of employment and promotion in service. |
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| Q.20 |
How relevant will what I learn be to the real business
world ? |
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The
experts who have planned the curriculum of these programmes
have extensive real world experience. They know both business
theory and business practice. |
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| Q.21 |
What is my company’s
involvement ? |
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Most applicants are sponsored by their organisations,
which means they agree to give the employee the necessary
time off to support their pursuit of the diploma. In most
cases, costs of the programme are paid for or shared by
employees.
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| Q.22 |
How does my employer benefit ? |
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Sponsoring an
executive is an excellent way for employers to enhance skills
and reward their high potential managers. |
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| Q.23 |
Will the student receive a Masters
Diploma in Business Administration or an MBA Degree? |
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On completion
of the Masters Diploma in Business Administration/Executive
Masters Diploma in Business Administration, you will be awarded
a Masters Diploma from TASMAC. The credits of this will be
acceptable by Adam Smith University, USA for the award of
an MBA Degree. A nominal Degree fee of US $ 125 payable to
Adam Smith University, USA + Rs.2000/- [US $ 100 for students
residing outside India] as processing charges to TASMAC will
be payable. |
