Sikkim Manipal University, has launched degrees in the online mode. The university has launched two undergraduate programmes and five postgraduate programmes. SMU’s online degrees are UGC-entitled and recognised with on-campus degrees, as per the press release.
The newly launched online undergraduate programmes are; Bachelor of Arts (BA) with a combination of English, Political Science and Sociology and Bachelor of Commerce (BCom). SMU has also launched 5 different postgraduate programmes, namely- Master of Arts in English (MA- English), Master of Arts in Political Science (MA- Political Science), Master of Arts in Sociology (MA- Sociology), Master of Commerce (MCom) and Master of Computer Applications (MCA), as detailed in the release.
The university further claims that these online programmes are accessible and affordable for learners from all walks of life. The online programmes allow learners to study at their own pace and help them tailor their study schedules according to their work & personal commitments, as outlined in the release.
Also, it claims that the online degree programmes come with the Learning Management System (LMS), e-learning material, online proctored examinations, dedicated student support, and live and recorded lectures that guarantee learners utmost flexibility and the independence of studying as per their convenience, as per the release.
“Providing quality and affordable education for all has been the driving force behind building Sikkim Manipal University to what it is today. Renewing our efforts towards creating student-centric learning experiences for professional growth, SMU is excited to now go online and cater to learners across various geographies & backgrounds,” Dilip Chandra Agarwal, vice-chancellor, Sikkim Manipal University, said.