Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU)

The BAOU course applicants can apply for applicable scholarship schemes. There are schemes for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, socially and educationally backward classes, economically backward classes and disabled students. Additionally, all the category candidates can also apply on the Digital Gujarat Portal and National Scholarship Portal to apply for the scholarships. After the completion of the process, the scholarship amount is directly transferred to the bank account of the student by relevant Departments. 

Candidates with BAOU MBA degree can find job opportunities in various sectors. The degree holders can apply for a job in Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Insurance, Accounting, Risk Management, and more. It also enhances a candidates job profile and boost their professional journey. Some of the popular job roles that candidates with a distance MBA degree can apply for are:

• Finance and marketing executive roles to manager
• Corporate associate
• Finance analyst
• Credit risk manager
• HR manager, etc.

For MBA admission at BAOU, candidates must have passed graduation with a minimum aggregate of 50%. BAOU Ahmedabad admission to the MBA programme is merit-based. Candidates seeking admission can apply online. 

Yes, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) offers a MBA programme. It is a two-year course divided into four semesters. Admission to the PG-level programme is granted on a merit-basis. The applicants performance in bachelor's degree course is considered for selection. Before applying for admission, it is advisable that the aspirants ensure they fulfil the prescribed eligibility requirements.

There are a total of 15 core subjects inclulded in the BAOU MBA course curriculum. Apart from this, it has specialisation specific subjects as well. In the first two semesters, candidates have to study core subjects only. Mentioned below are some of the core courses:

• Business Communications
• Business Law
• Principle of Management
• Marketing Management
• Production Operation
• Financial Management
• Research Methodology, etc.

During the BAOU MBA programme, candidates can choose one specialisation in the third and fourth semester. The offered specialisations are Human Resource, Finance, and Marketing. Under these specialisations, the candidates get to study the related topics. For example, in the Marketing specialisation, candidates study the following topics:

• Consumer Behaviour
• Sales and Distribution Management
• Product and Brand Management
• Advertising and Digital Marketing

Yes, BAOU course fee excludes examination fee, registration for degree certificate, rechecking etc. The fee at BAOU ranges between INR 600 and INR 75,000. Candidates once selected have to pay the course fee to confirm their admission in the university.

No. There is no age restriction at BAOU for admission provided the minimum qualification required for admission is fulfilled. Besides, candidates have to complete a minimum of Class 12 for UG and graduation for PG programmes. 

BAOU applications are currently open for July session. Candidates can apply online for the preferred course. Aspirants have to fill out the application form and pay a fee for admission. Applications for July session are usually closed in November. Once the application process is, candidates are considered for admission.