Bangalore, June 14th 2010: SMU-DE, one of the largest providers of Distance Education in India, has announced the opening of admissions to their August 2010 session. Applications to various courses are available at over 710 SMU-DE Learning Centres covering 310 cities across India.
The University offers Post Graduate, Graduate, Post Graduate Diploma and Diploma programs across 10 disciplines. The disciplines include Allied Health, IT, Mass Communication, Biotechnology, Apparel & Fashion Design, Hospitality, Telecom Technology, Commerce, Management and Journalism. Also offered are advanced specializations in Total Quality Management, Operations Management and Project Management for its MBA program. In addition, SMU-DE has recently launched a new program - MSc in Biotechnology.
Students now have a chance to quality higher education, thus facilitating career enhancement.
Aspirants enrolling for the programs with SMU-DE will also stand to gain through the next generation learning system ‘EduNxt’ accessible via internet. EduNxt with its flexibility, convenience and accessibility offers a first of its kind learning environment in India. EduNxt enables small group mentoring, virtual classrooms, simulation and other interactive content, self-study content, recorded presentations and shared browsing. EduNxt empowers students with anywhere, anytime access. Students will experience a ‘portable campus’, ‘carry along mentors’ and will have access to over one million online books and journals – all at their fingertips!
Additionally, SMU-DE grants lateral entry to those aspirants with managerial experience. Under the Lateral Entry scheme, the first semester is waived off, allowing for faster completion of the course. The SMU-DE programmes combine academic rigour with personalized learning environment so working professionals who are short of time but not ambition, take that crucial step to a great career.
SMU-DE is recognised & appreciated by students for its efficient processes like – prompt delivery of study materials to students, conduct of scheduled examinations, on-time declaration of results & swift dispatch of certificates & degrees.
For details, log on to www.smude.edu.in or Call: 1800-266-7979 (toll free) or SMS “SMUDE” to 5607002. Or write to info@smude.edu.in
About SMU & SMU-DE
Sikkim Manipal University is a unique public-private initiative between the Govt. of Sikkim and Manipal Education. SMU, a state University, is recognized by the UGC, Ministry of HRD and is a member of the Associations of Indian Universities. The Distance Education Council has granted recognition to all Distance Education programs offered under the aegis of SMU (Sikkim Manipal University). The SMU Directorate of Distance Education is ISO 9001:2000 certified.
About Manipal Education
Manipal Education is a pioneering and leading academic and education services provider in India. With over 50 years of steadfast focus in the field of education, the group provides education services across all genres. In addition to formal university programmes delivered through 5 campuses in India and 4 overseas, Manipal Education also has a range of education offerings in distance education and vocational skills education. It also has industry leading partnerships such as the ICICI Manipal Academy for Banking (in association with ICICI Bank).
The group’s presence includes 3 universities - Manipal University, Sikkim Manipal University, and American University of Antigua and over 30 institutions in India, besides colleges & campuses in Antigua, Dubai, Malaysia & Nepal.
