IGNOU launches BA programme in Micro Small and Medium Enterprises; eligibility, application fee

IGNOU Admissions 2025: Candidates can apply for the BA programme through the official website at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in

BA programme has been developed by the School of Vocational Education and Training. (Image: Representational/Freepik)
BA programme has been developed by the School of Vocational Education and Training. (Image: Representational/Freepik)

Vaishnavi Shukla | January 8, 2025 | 01:07 PM IST

NEW DELHI: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched the Bachelor of Arts (Vocational Studies) Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (BAVMSME) programme for IGNOU admissions 2025. Candidates can apply for the BA course through the official website at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.

The three-year BA (VS) programme in Micro Small and Medium Enterprises is launched in open distance learning mode. The programme has been developed by the School of Vocational Education and Training.

The BA (VS) Micro Small and Medium Enterprises programme aims to cater to present requirements for entrepreneurs aiding in knowledge and skill development to establish a business. The programme also aims to create opportunities for unskilled workers and improve skills as per industry standards and requirements.

The programme will offer university-level education in new entrepreneurial fields which would fulfil the demands of starting new businesses vis-à-vis employment generation and contributing to the economy.

Candidates willing to apply must have their 10+2 qualification certificates or its equivalent. The registration fee for the programme is Rs 300. The fee structure is Rs 5,100 every year.

Also read PSEB Punjab Board Class 10, 12 practical exams from January 27 for vocational and NSQF subjects

IGNOU Admission 2025: BA Semester-wise course details

Candidates can check the programme details for each semester along with their course credits in the table below.

Semesters

Title of the Course

Credits

I

Semester

22 credits

English at work place

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Introductory Microeconomics

Environmental Studies

6

6

6

4

II

Semester

22 credits

Business Communication

English in Daily Life

Financial Accounting

English Communication skills or Hindi Bhasha OR MIL

6

6

6

4

III

Semester

22 credits

CSR Projects & Programmes

Business Organization and Management

Business Law

Managing Stress

6

6

6

4

IV

Semester

22 credits

IPR for MSMEs & start-ups

Principals of Marketing

Business Environment

Project

6

6

4

6

V

Semester

22 credits

MSMEs and Rural India

Institutional Support to MSMEs

Documentation for MSMEs

Logistics Management

6

6

6

4

VI

Semester

22 credits

Traditional and Rural Enterprises

Entrepreneurial Sectors

E-commerce/ Computer Application in Business

HRM and Industrial

relation in MSMEs

6

6

4

6

Total

132

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