CEMBA/CEMPA Programmes

Traditional ways of delivering MBA and MPA programmes, though attractive, have in general been expensive and restrictive. In view of the physical limitation imposed by traditional mode of delivery, i.e. face-to-face, classroom setting, specific time and space, the number of students who can benefit from such costly way of teaching has been limited. COL, as an advocate for distance education and open learning, sees distance education as a viable alternative providing a flexible means of delivery mode overcoming time and geographical barriers which provide students a novel way of studying and of pursuing knowledge. With distance learning, students are given a chance to seek self-enrichment and advancement at their own time, their own space and pace within affordability.

The special features of open learning and distance education include:

•  Provision of learning at one's own pace, place and time,
•  Cost effective and cost efficient educational operation,
•  Provision of equal opportunity of admission,
•  Self-instructional learning materials,
•  Provision of face-to-face and distance counseling, and
•  Continuous and terminal evaluation.

The Programme is designed in a way that it may be completed in four semesters but it is recognized that few students will proceed at that pace. Students may choose up to four courses in each semester. The limit of four courses has been suggested in consideration of your working status and the study load requirements for the courses. You may set your own pace for the Programme as long as you do not exceed the limit of four courses in each semester. You will however need to consider that the maximum duration of the Programme is five years. If, on the basis of the course selection and the pace of work decided, you are unable to complete the Programme in five years, you will have to re-register for the Programme. The institution that you register with will announce conditions of re-registration. It may therefore be advisable for you to plan your course load in a manner that enables you to complete the Programme within five years.





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