MBA PROGRAMME PROJECT REPORT

1. PROGRAMME MISSION AND OBJECTIVES

 MISSION STATEMENT
To be a catalyst of progressive knowledge through continuous management education
thereby elevating the entrepreneurial, managerial and leadership qualities among the
potential human resources.

OBJECTIVES FOR THE PROGRAMME

 To provide alternative mode of affordable quality education in the field of
management.
 To offer comprehensive state-of-the-art curriculum leading to MBA Professional
Degree
 To disseminate teaching and learning process through the use of educational
technology tosuit the academic pursuits of educated citizens.
 To identify and offer courses in par with the industrial expectations to all
qualified personnel.
 To provide the change management in Distance mode through inquiry based
curriculum updating and with use of innovative E-Learning teaching aids.
 INDUSTRIAL / LEARNERS DEMAND
MBA Degree: Programme is offered to train students with Professional management practices
in all thefunctional areas that are essential for effective sustainable and holistic development
of individuals and organisations. It is offered with the following wide array of specializations
to help students acquire a market relevant combination of skills and knowledge:
1. MBA (General Management)
2. MBA (Technology Management)
3. MBA (Marketing Management)
4. MBA (Human Resource Management)
5. MBA (Financial Services Management)
6. MBA (Health Services Management)
7. MBA (Operations Management)
2. RELEVANCE OF THE PROGRAMME WITH HEI'S MISSION AND GOALSHEI'S
GOALS
 To constantly raise the quality of engineering education thereby to produce superior
humanresource to match rapid technological developments
 To share its academic experience and infrastructure with other institutions for providing
qualityeducation across the State and help students to fulfill their dreams.
 To uphold the highest ethical and professional standards while imparting engineering
educationand while fulfilling its obligations to students and staff.
 To serve the society with technological advancement and to actively take part in
buildingknowledge-based society.
HEI'S MISSION
Anna University shall strive towards a World Class Institution by producing professionals with high technical
knowledge, professional skills and ethical values. The University shall be a preferred partner to the industry
and community for contribution towards their economic and social development by providing high quality
manpower through excellence in teaching, research and consultancy. Anna University shall be recognized as a
point of reference, a catalyst, a facilitator, a trend setter and a leader in technical education.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED TO ACHIEVE HEI'S MISSION AND GOALS

The Centre for Distance Education was established in 2006 to impart quality technical and professional
education through distance learning that would provide competitive edge for students and working population
in the global business environment. The Centre aims to develop and disseminate professional education to
every nook and corner of the state that will foster economic and social development in line with the mission of
the university and HEI. The programmes are designed with a broader vision to enhance the ability of the future
managers to operate in an increasingly diverse environment.

2. NATURE OF PROSPECTIVE TARGET GROUP OF LEARNERS

MBA Programme is designed and intended primarily to meet the needs of working professionals for enhancing
their knowledge and for those who wish to broaden and deepen their understanding of the various techniques
and strategies of managing organization and people. It provides flexibility to the learner to continue their
studies without compromising on quality of education and course content, as they are pursuing their
professional work.

COMPOSITION OF THE TARGET GROUP

This group largely include working or self employed professionals in business, corporate companies and IT and
IT enabled service industry. Nevertheless, a good part of the enrolled students include fresh graduates who
want to study at leisure or engaged at some other profession. It also comprises of women learners who wish
to continue their education after taking a break in study due to family life cycle, thereby unleashing their
potential.

3. APPROPRIATENESS OF THE PROGRAMME TO ACQUIRE SPECIFIC SKILLS AND COMPETENCE

All our programmes are designed to address the specific need based industrial requirements and impart
students with specific skills like Communication skills, Negotiation skills, Selling skills, Entrepreneurial skill &
Counseling skills that permit them address real life problems effectively. This skill improvement based
curriculum and the unique delivery method adopted at CDE with a conscious effort to make the sessions
interactive by using case studies and references of latest developments inthe relevant field adds value to the
programme. In addition, students are encouraged to undertake projects to sharpen their research and
analytical skills that produces post graduates with exemplary competence in their field of specialization and
makes them stand out from the crowd.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
In its effort towards contribution of knowledge generation and dissemination the program is expectedto
 Enhance employability by upgrading their professional and managerial skills
 Nurture creativity and entrepreneurship by gaining business acumen through case studies
 educate how to communicate and negotiate effectively to achieve organizational andindividual goals.
 Instill sensitivity among the students to become thought provoking leaders to face the
challenges of a dynamically unstable environment.
 Sensitize them to understand ethical issues and dilemmas that businesses often face.
SPECIFIC SKILLS ACQUIRED- The students in the process of learning acquire the following skills:Negotiation skills
Counseling skills
Selling skills
Entrepreneurial skills
Communication skills

COMPETENCIES ACQUIRED
The various competencies acquired by students include: Personal Competencies - How to
manage self
Interpersonal competencies - How to work with people in teams Informational competencies-
How to use and process information Action competencies- How to perform a work in a
systematic way

4. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
Need based courses have been identified and the courses are developed. They have been fine-tuned
taking into consideration industry/social requirements and also to educate rural people professionally.
The course, curriculum and syllabi are designed and evaluated by a Departmental Committee and a
Syllabus Subcommittee with experts both from academia and industry. The curriculum and syllabi is then
placed in the Board of Studies of the faculty of Management Sciences for MBA. The finalized curriculum
and syllabi are then placed in the Academic Council for the final approval. The governing body of the
distance education ensures that the distance educationcurriculum has equivalent amount of credits as
the regular programmes. In addition, electives have been introduced specifically for distance education
programmes to suit the requirements of the dynamic changes taking place in the economy and Industry.

The course curriculum is completely revised periodically once every four years. However electives can
be introduced as and when the need arises after obtaining necessary approvals from the appropriate
academic bodies of the University. Approval of Board of Studies and Academic Council are obtained
whenever modifications/additions are made in the existing curriculum and syllabi.
 CURRICULUM DESIGN

MBA (GENERAL MANAGEMENT)

REGULATIONS – 2023
CURRICULUM

SEMESTER - I

Course Title Credits* Marks

Management Concepts and Organization Behavior 4 100
Statistical Methods for Decision Making 4 100
Managerial Economics 3 100
Accounting for Decision Making 4 100
Legal Aspects for Business 3 100
Communication Skills 3 100
Entrepreneurship Development 3 100
TOTAL 24 700
SEMESTER - II
Course Title Credits* Marks
Financial Management 4 100
Operations Management 4 100
Human Resource Management 3 100
Enterprise Information System 3 100
QuantitativeTechniques 4 100
Marketing Management 3 100
Event Management 3 100
TOTAL 24 700
SEMESTER – III
Course Title Credits* Marks
Business Research Method 4 100
International Business Management 3 100
Strategic Management 3 100
Consumer Behaviour 3 100
Training & Development 3 100
Indian Banking Financial System 4 100
Service Operation Management 4 100
TOTAL 24 700
SEMESTER – IV
Course Title Credits* Marks
Customer Relationship Management 3 100
Stress Management 3 100
Project Work 12 200

TOTAL 18 400
Total No. of Credits and Marks 90 2500
*Each credit is equivalent to 30 hours of student study comprising of all learning activities.
 MBA (TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT)
REGULATIONS – 2023
CURRICULUM
SEMESTER - I

Course Title Credits* Marks

Management Concepts and Organization Behavior 4 100
Statistical Methods for Decision Making 4 100
Managerial Economics 3 100
Accounting for Decision Making 4 100
Legal Aspects for Business 3 100
Communication Skills 3 100
Entrepreneurship Development 3 100
TOTAL 24 700
SEMESTER - II
Course Title Credits* Marks
Financial Management 4 100
Operations Management 4 100
Human Resource Management 3 100
Enterprise Information System 3 100
QuantitativeTechniques 4 100
Marketing Management 3 100
Event Management 3 100
TOTAL 24 700
SEMESTER - III
Course Title Credits* Marks
Business Research Method 4 100

International Business 3 100

Strategic Management 3 100

Technology Forecasting Assessment 3 100

Technology Commercialization & Transfer 3 100

E-Business Management 4 100

Intellectual Property Rights 4 100

TOTAL 24 700
SEMESTER – IV
Course Title Credits* Marks
Cloud Computing 3 100
Research and Development Management 3 100
Project Work 12 200
TOTAL 18 400
Total No. of Credits and Marks 90 2500
*Each credit is equivalent to 30 hours of student study comprising of all learning activities.
 MBA (MARKETING MANAGEMENT)
REGULATIONS – 2023
CURRICULUM
SEMESTER - I

Course Title Credits* Marks

Management Concepts and Organization Behavior 4 100
Statistical Methods for Decision Making 4 100
Managerial Economics 3 100
Accounting for Decision Making 4 100
Legal Aspects for Business 3 100
Communication Skills 3 100
Entrepreneurship Development 3 100
TOTAL 24 700
SEMESTER - II
Course Title Credits* Marks
Financial Management 4 100
Operations Management 4 100
Human Resource Management 3 100
Enterprise Information System 3 100
QuantitativeTechniques 4 100
Marketing Management 3 100
Event Management 3 100
TOTAL 24 700
SEMESTER - III
Course Title Credits* Marks
Business Research Method 4 100
International Business 3 100
Strategic Management 3 100
Retail Marketing 3 100
Consumer Behaviour 3 100
Brand Management 4 100
Integrated Marketing Communications 4 100
TOTAL 24 700
SEMESTER – IV
Course Title Credits* Marks
Customer Engagement Marketing 3 100
Digital Marketing 3 100
Project Work 12 200
TOTAL 18 400
Total No. of Credits and Marks 90 2500
*Each credit is equivalent to 30 hours of student study comprising of all learning activities.
 MBA (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
REGULATIONS – 2023 CURRICULUM
SEMESTER - I

Course Title Credits* Marks

Management Concepts and Organization Behavior 4 100
Statistical Methods for Decision Making 4 100
Managerial Economics 3 100
Accounting for Decision Making 4 100
Legal Aspects for Business 3 100
Communication Skills 3 100
Entrepreneurship Development 3 100
TOTAL 24 700
SEMESTER - II
Course Title Credits* Marks
Financial Management 4 100
Operations Management 4 100
Human Resource Management 3 100
Enterprise Information System 3 100
QuantitativeTechniques 4 100
Marketing Management 3 100
Event Management 3 100
TOTAL 24 700
SEMESTER - III
Course Title Credits* Marks
Business Research Method 4 100
International Business 3 100
Strategic Management 3 100
Training & Development 3 100
Performance Management 3 100
Emotional Intelligence for Managerial Effectiveness 4 100
Social Psychology 4 100
TOTAL 24 700
SEMESTER – IV
Course Title Credits* Marks
Talent Management 3 100
Industrial Relation & Labour Welfare 3 100
Project Work 12 200
TOTAL 18 400
Total No. of Credits and Marks 90 2500

*Each credit is equivalent to 30 hours of student study comprising of all learning activities.
 MBA (FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGEMENT)
REGULATIONS - 2023 CURRICULUM
SEMESTER - I

Course Title Credits* Marks

Management Concepts and Organization Behavior 4 100
Statistical Methods for Decision Making 4 100
Managerial Economics 3 100
Accounting for Decision Making 4 100
Legal Aspects for Business 3 100
Communication Skills 3 100
Entrepreneurship Development 3 100
TOTAL 24 700
SEMESTER - II
Course Title Credits* Marks
Financial Management 4 100

Operations Management 4 100

Human Resource Management 3 100

Enterprise Information System 3 100

QuantitativeTechniques 4 100

Marketing Management 3 100

Event Management 3 100

TOTAL 24 700
SEMESTER - III
Course Title Credits* Marks
Business Research Method 4 100
International Business 3 100
Strategic Management 3 100
Indian Banking Financial System 4 100
Financial Planning and Wealth Management 3 100
Security Analysis & Portfolio Management 4 100
Derivatives Management 3 100
TOTAL 24 700
SEMESTER – IV
Course Title Credits* Marks
Risk Management in Banks 3 100
International Financial Management 3 100
Project Work 12 200
TOTAL 18 400
Total No. of Credits and Marks 90 2500

*Each credit is equivalent to 30 hours of student study comprising of all learning activities.
 MBA (HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT)
REGULATIONS - 2023 CURRICULUM
SEMESTER - I
CourseTitle Credits* Marks
Management Concepts and Organization Behavior 4 100
Statistical Methods for Decision Making 4 100
Managerial Economics 3 100
Accounting for Decision Making 4 100
Legal Aspects for Business 3 100
Communication Skills 3 100
Entrepreneurship Development 3 100
TOTAL 24 700
SEMESTER - II
Course Title Credits* Marks
Financial Management 4 100
Operations Management 4 100
Human Resource Management 3 100
Enterprise Information System 3 100
QuantitativeTechniques 4 100
Marketing Management 3 100
Event Management 3 100
TOTAL 24 700
SEMESTER - III
Course Title Credits* Marks
Business Research Method 4 100
International Business 3 100
Strategic Management 3 100
Hospital Support Services 4 100
Medical Waste Management 3 100
Management of Health Care Service 3 100
Hospital Planning and Administration 4 100
TOTAL 24 700
SEMESTER – IV
Course Title Credits* Marks
Medical Tourism 3 100
Medical Equipment Management 3 100
Project Work 12 200
TOTAL 18 400
Total No. of Credits and Marks 90 2500

*Each credit is equivalent to 30 hours of student study comprising of all learning activities.
 MBA (OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT)
REGULATIONS - 2023 CURRICULUM
SEMESTER - I

Course Title Credits* Marks

Management Concepts and Organization Behavior 4 100
Statistical Methods for Decision Making 4 100
Managerial Economics 3 100
Accounting for Decision Making 4 100
Legal Aspects for Business 3 100
Communication Skills 3 100
Entrepreneurship Development 3 100
TOTAL 24 700
SEMESTER - II
Course Title Credits* Marks
Financial Management 4 100
Operations Management 4 100
Human Resource Management 3 100
Enterprise Information System 3 100
QuantitativeTechniques 4 100
Marketing Management 3 100
Event Management 3 100
TOTAL 24 700
SEMESTER - III
Course Title Credits* Marks
Business Research Method 4 100
International Business 3 100
Strategic Management 3 100
Supply Chain Management 3 100
Logistic Management 4 100
Project Management 3 100
Service Operations Management 4 100
TOTAL 24 700
SEMESTER – IV
Course Title Credits* Marks
Total Quality Management 3 100
Product Design & Development 3 100
Project Work 12 200
TOTAL 18 400
Total No. of Credits and Marks 90 2500

*Each credit is equivalent to 30 hours of student study comprising of all learning activities.
 DETAILED SYLLABI
Enclosed vide Annexure I
 DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
The minimum and maximum period for completion of the MBA Programme is given below:
Programme Minimum No. of Maximum No. of
Semesters Semesters*
M.B.A. 4 12

*includes the period of break of study.

Online Courses: Students may be permitted to credit a maximum of two Online courses (in his / hercho
sen area of specialization) subject to a maximum of six credits, with the approval of the Director,
CDE. Suitable online course shall be chosen from Swayam platform/ courses offered by Anna University,
Online cell through Anna University, LMS.

Break of study: If any candidate intends to temporarily discontinue the programme at anypoint of time
during the programme for valid reason he/ she shall apply for break of study in the prescribed
format with necessary documents to the Director, Centre for Distance Education not later than the last
date for enrolling for the semester examination of that concernedsemester. The candidates permitted to
rejoin the programme after break of study / preventiondue to lack of attendance, shall be governed by
the Curriculum and Regulations in force at the time of rejoining.

 FACULTY AND SUPPORT STAFF

CDE is functioning with a Director, one Additional Director in the rank of full time Professor andthree
Deputy Directors in the rank of Associate Professors. The Additional Director and the Deputy Directors
are in-charge of each of the academic programmes offered by the CDE. They are responsible for
Curriculum & Syllabi Design, Identification of Course Writers and Reviewers and Editing of the Course
material.

DIRECTOR
CDE is headed by the Director, who is a full time faculty member of the University appointed by the
Vice-Chancellor of Anna University to facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring the
programmes offered at CDE and to attend to all administrative matters concerned with the activities of
the Centre.
Director is responsible for the following functions:  Continuously monitor the student support
 Ensures programmes offered through distance services mechanism and incorporate technology
education and the instructional design of each based changes in the system to deliver services
programme meet the educational standards of more effectively and efficiently.
the University.  Supervise the staff at CDE, set priorities, assign
 Develop and implement policies and guidelines work and conduct employee evaluations.
for effective delivery of distance education  Administer an effective financial discipline in line
programmes. with the budget allocated by the University.
 Co-ordinate with the Deputy directors,
Regional Centres and Study Centres to respond DEPUTY DIRECTOR
swiftly to problems related to distance  Deputy Director is a full time faculty member of the
learning. University appointed by the Vice Chancellor of the
 Anna University to administer, monitor and take
care of each of the program offered by the CDE.
 Oversees the implementation of the curriculum and
the academic programs.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
 Assist the Director, CDE in carrying out the
academic calendar, starting with the admission  A customised software has been created for the
process, preparation of the norms for study centres collection of fees and it has been integrated with
in conduct of classes, identification and managing dedicated accounting software to have consolidated
faculty for contact classes. report on receipts and payments with breakup.

 Monitors the internal and University evaluation  Refund of Caution Deposit is being made by NEFT
process and attend all administrative matters based on their data provided in the application at the
time of admission. To monitor and track the status
concerning the program including the revision of
electives and curriculum at appropriate timeline. of caution deposit application, a software has been
designed.
 Serve as convener of the Central Steering
Committee, that completely monitors the project An integrated Student Tracking System has also been

work, from approving the Guides for each created which includes queries relating the Spelling
semester, approve schedule project work, Correction in the name, Change of Study Centre,
monitoring committee and help process the results Change of Specialization, Break of Study, Change of
for the University. DOB, Request of Duplication ID card etc.
 An exclusive Software for recording and monitoring
 Empowered by the University to operate the funds
for the set assigned to them as well as the study the students attendance has been created and
centres of the CDE also. uploaded in Anna University portal to enable Study
Centres to feed their data through online within the
FACULTY- ASSISTANT PROFESSORS prescribed time limit. After the completion of all the
contact classes, prevention list is automatically
 Handling MBA classes for the Distance Education
generated by the software for submission to the
students and guiding them for theirproject work.
Controller of Examinations. Fee receipts are also
 Assisting in the change of Regulations and
being generated automatically after duly verified
Curriculum. regarding the students eligibility for subsequent
 Coordinating with all Study Centres, to maintain semesters.
academic activities for all specializations
including project work. WEB DESIGNER CUM DEVELOPER
 Coordinating for the preparation of study materials
 Advertisement for admission are being uploaded in
for all semesters.
Anna University Website.
 Assisting in the admission work, counseling new
 Candidates those who are unable to come in person,
students and other issues such as break of study,
they can download the application form from AU
exemptions etc.
website, for which blank application has been
 Assisting the Central Steering Committee for the
uploaded and monitored by the web designers by
project work done by the endSemester students.
assigning the application number etc.
 Scrutinizing the list of project guides received
 After the entrance examination, rank list cum
from all the Study Centres to prepare approved
counseling call letter is being uploaded. Candidate
list of guides.
can download the counseling call letter after entering
 Preparation of Project Schedule and Report for first
their registration number and date of birth.
and second reviews.  Semester Fee Schedule, Contact Classes and other
 Co-ordinating with the Central Steering Committee details are uploaded in AU website regularly.
members in the evaluation of project works of Regulations & Syllabi, Previous years semester
students, study centre, project guides and viva examination question papers and other online study
voce examinations. materials are uploaded for the benefit of students.
 Study Centre related activities are also being
 Disbursement of study centre charges to the Study
uploaded for effective communication Centres
Correspondence from the Controller  of Disbursement of honorarium to the experts
Examinations regarding examination, fee etc. are Purchase of Computers and other lab equipments
also being uploaded in AU website.
 Purchase of furniture and other office equipments
 MBA Project and [Link]. Projects are also monitored
FINANCE
through online.
 Budget Estimates for every year are projected and
submitted to the Finance Committee for approval.
SUPPORT STAFF
 Expenditure being met based on the approved
Administrative staff i.e. Deputy Registrar,
Assistant budgetary amount
Registrar,  To monitor the cash flow, Centre is maintaining the
Superintendent/S mandatory finance and accounts registers such as
ection Officer, Appropriation Register, Cash Book, Compilation
Assistant Register, Advance Register, Cheque issue Register
are co-ordinating the activities of the Centre for etc.
the 
following Every year Annual Accounts for this centre being
activities with the prepared and submitted to the Concurrent Audit
assistance of Section for necessary audit.
other
MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION
dedicated temporary Professional Assistants, Web
Developers,  Material distribution is done at CDE office and a
Software Professional Assistant who is qualified in library
Developer, science is in-charge of maintaining and distributing
Clerical study materials.
Assistants,  Stock register is maintained for receipt and
Office Assistants and menials. disbursement of study material. Orders are placed
well in advance and CDE provides study material to
ADMINISTRATION the students immediately on the day they are
 To prepare the advertisement for inviting admitted.
applications for calendar year / academic year  The material issue is completely integrated and
admissions and hosting the advertisement in Anna hence, once the student pays his/her fees in the
University web portal. subsequent semester, they become eligible to receive
 To identify the examination centre for the conduct the books.
 At the end of every semester physical stock
of Entrance Test
verification is done to ensure the quantity for which
 Allotment of candidates for the entrance
orders are to be placed in the subsequent semester.
examination
 Processing the answer sheets
 INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY MECHANISM
 Publishing the Rank list cum Call letter to the
The program comprise four semesters of which
candidates to attend counseling session for
the three semesters
admission
contain course work
 Counseling for admission to distance education
and the
programmes
last semester has course works in addition to a
 Allotment of study centres to the candidates based project work leading
on their choice to the submission of
 Intimation of schedule for contact classes a master s
thesis.
 Adopted for our regular mode programmes. The
The course work comprises the contact methodology is more
classes for each learner - oriented
semester and the
announced by the students are expected to take active
Study Centre participation in the
Coordinator and courses enrolled are offered teaching learning
by the faculty process. The
members university
approved. The follows a multimedia approach for delivering
contact classes knowledge to the
will be held during the weekends, the students.
Saturdays and Print Material : Self Learning Material which is
Sundays. self explanatory, self directed is developed and
supplied to the students. The learning material
Students are given two assignments during
is designed as per the credit structure of the
each semester for
programme. It is more interactive in that it
each course
contains learning objectives, learning activities
enrolled by the
and problem solving activities for self
Course
assessment. The contents are divided into small
Instructors. Students should do this as
sections and sub sections for effective learning
assignments and
and two way communication between the
submit at dates
learner and the content.
announced.
Evaluation of the E-learning Material: Power Point Presentation
assignments will make up the Continuous are prepared by the faculty at CDE and is
assessment uploaded in our website and made accessible to
marks. the students for all the courses of each
programme.
Students will write an end semester
Counseling Sessions: Counseling Sessions are
examination for
held as per the schedule designed by the CDE
the theory at the
well in advance prior to the conduct of classes.
end of each
They are held on week-ends, i.e. Saturday and
semester bythe
Sundays. The contact sessions are decided as
Controller of Examinations, Anna University.
per the credits allotted to each course in each
The project work will be done under the programme. For example, four credit theory
course is assigned 16 hours of contact session.
supervision of a Guide approved by the University.
The coordinator of the study centre shall ensure
that contact classes are conducted as per the
schedule and every academic counselor
outlines the salient points and adopt a blended
mode of learning making it more learner
centered.

 MEDIA FOR DELIVERY

 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICE SYSTEM
The university adopts a unique methodology
of instruction The CDE centre of Anna University has
which is different established four Regional Centres and seven
from that being Study Centres throughout Tamil Nadu . They
 are engaged in providing pre- admission sessions every year; the Academic year batch
counseling for potential learners, support during July session and Calendar year batch
for admission activities, act as during January session. Advertisements are
information centres, distribute study placed in media to invite applications for each
material to the students admitted. Apart session.
from providing counseling facilities they
also act as examination centres. Students Admitted to MBA program are required
to have obtained any degree. Degrees must have
Once a student gets admitted to CDE, the been obtained through formal mode ( 10 +2 or
CDE headquarters creates a database with equivalent).
all the essential particulars that provides
online solutions to all the student related Apart from the basic eligibility, the candidate
queries. should pass in the Entrance Test conducted by
Centre for Distance Education, Anna University,
The queries relating to Corrections in Chennai.
name, Change of Study Centres, Change
of Specialization, Break of Study, Students admission is done by the Centre for
Corrections in DOB, Refund of Caution Distance Education, Anna University. Student
Deposit, Issue of Duplicate ID Card are enrolment is done programme wise in every
made by forms available online and are year: CY – Calendar Year – (January Session)
dealt with by the technical support team and AY – Academic Year - ( July Session)
of CDE retrieving data from the database.
Blank application form can be downloaded
Each batch is assigned a set in charge who from the web-site “[Link]/cde” and
responds swiftly to all the demands of the the same may be filled up. The completed
students relating to that particular batch. application along with the demand draft
The entire batch in charges and towards application fee should be sent “The
administrative staff are connected Director, Centre for Distance Education, Anna
through intranet and every change made University ” before the last date for receipt of
by them after the approval of the Director application as prescribed from time to time
gets reflected in the database.
Distance Entrance Exam Test (DEET)
Information regarding Schedule of classes, All candidates who have made an application should
Internal marks, End semester examination write the DEET on the specified date, except those
schedule are provided through study who have a valid TANCET score.
centers and is also available on the web. The question paper will be designed to test the
Model End semester question papers are capability of the candidates in the following areas :
also available on the web. Data analysis, Comprehension skill, Basic
Quantitative ability, English.
The End semester examination results are
announced within a month after While evaluating the answers, one mark is awarded
completion of the examinations and are for each correct answer. No negative marks for
available on the web. wrong answers.
Candidates who are provisionally eligible for
admission will be informed through counseling call
5. PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION, CURRICULUM
letter based on their rank obtained in the
TRANSACTION AND EVALUATION
DEET/TANCET.
 ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Candidates or their authorized representative
Admission is done directly by the Head
should attend the counseling with all original
quarters. Students are admitted in two
certificates with Demand Draft towards 1st The contact classes are conducted at Class
semester fee. rooms available in the Headquarters of CDE,
regional centres & study centres which are
Selection is based on the marks in the Entrance
departments of the Anna University / Affiliated
Test (DEET score) / TANCET score card. Based on
Colleges. These class rooms are equipped
the rank, Study Centre/Specialization will be
with facilities including multi-media
provisionally allotted through counseling as per
projection
their choice.
systems, white boards, internet connectivity
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE and smart boards.
Financial Assistance is extended as follows: Each centre is
 Tuition Fee is fully exempted for headed by a
Differently abled persons provided they
coordinator and assisted by counselors and
produce acertificate from the Chairman,
faculty according to
District Medical Board in the prescribed
the strength of the
format.
students. On the
 50% tuition fee concession is given to
for regular staff members who are Academic front, the functions of the staff
working inAnna University. through whom
academic

transaction takes

place is shown

 DELIVERY MECHANISM (WEB BASED) below:
 Staff Functions
Studycentre Coordinator
Each study centre has a study centre coordinator In charge for all the students studying
The Study centre coordinator is either the Principal through the distance education scheme of Anna University,
of the Institution or a Senior faculty member. Chennai.
Is responsible for maintaining all accounts pertaining to the
Counselors
activity of the study centre is responsible for receipt and
The study centre coordinator is required to appoint
distribution of course material.
separate counselors for each of the programmes of
Is responsible for arranging senior faculty members to handle
each set admitted.
contact classes and / or labs is responsible for regular

A Counselor can at a time be in charge for conduct of classes.

maximum of 4 batches of 60 students each Is responsible for maintaining t he attendance details of all
students allocated to him /her.
The Counselor is a faculty member / visitingfaculty
Is responsible for collecting the internal assessment marks
of the respective programmes.
from all faculty handling classes and forwarding the same to
the Coordinator.
Faculty handling classes
The study centre coordinator and counselor are Is responsible for teaching classes regularly according to the
expected to identify faculty from their own syllabus and clearing the doubt of the students.
institution or from affiliated institutions for The course is all about presenting the material using
handling classes. PowerPoint to include insights and supporting data. Design
principles for effective visual and slides.
Is responsible for taking attendance regularly.
Is responsible for conducting and evaluating periodic,
assessments for calculation of internal marks.
 ACADEMIC PLANNER

MONTHS WEEKS ACADEMIC YEAR ACTIVITES CALENDAR YEAR ACTIVITES

Semester begins for Academic year
First
October

Release of Guidelines for project work Online

Third
Registration begins.
Publication of Advertisement for Calendar Year
First
Batch
November

Last date for submission of Project Proposal

Third
Online Registration closes.
Updating the Project proposal status
Fourth

First & First Review of Project work

Second
December

Last date for submission of 1st Review marks

Third
to CDE by study centres.
Project – Updating the recommended status
Fourth
by CDE
Contact classes for Semester ends
Attendance finalized, Prevented list
First Generated
January

Second Review of project work

Last date for submission of Second Review
Third
marks to CDE by Study centres
Last date for sending the attendance,
Fourth Internal Assessment and prevention list
For Project work to COE
Semester Examination fee collection
Last date for receipt of MBA, MCA application
for CY Batch
First
Project-Link opens for Online submission of
project work
February

Conduct of Entrance test for CY Batch

Second
COE- End Semester Examination begins

Entrance Test- Publication of Result

Last date for receipt to [Link] (CS) APPLICATION

Fourth FOR CY Batch
Project Work – Last for Online submission
(Full project – hard & CD). Last date to
submit internal marks to COE and CDE by
study centres
 Last date for submission of Viva Vocepanelto
COE.
First
March Project Viva voce Examination begins Semester fee collection begins
End Semester Examination ends
Second
Counseling & Admission for CY Batch
Last date for sending Viva voce examination
Third
marks to CDE
First Semester begins fro Calendar Year batch
April

Release of Guidelines for project work Online

Third
Registration begins.
Publication of Advertisement for Academic
First
year batch
May

Last date for Submission of Project proposal

Third
Online Registration closes
Fourth Updating the Project proposal status
First &
First Review of Project work
Second
Last date for submission of First Review marks
June

Third
to CDE by study centres
Project – Updating the recommended status by
Fourth
CDE
Contact classes for Semester ends
First
Attendance finalized. Prevented list Generated
Second Review of project work
Last date for submission of Second Review
July

Third marks to CDE by Studycentres

Last date for sending the attendance. Internal
Assessment and prevention list for Project work
Fourth
to COE
Semester examination fee collection
Last date for receipt of MBA, MCA application
First for AY batch.
Project-Link opens for Online submission of
project work
Second Conduct of Entrance Test for AY batch
COE-End Semester Examination begins
Entrance Test- Publication of result
August

Last date for receipt of MSc (CS) application

for AY batch
Fourth Project work – Last date for Online submission
(Full project – hard & CDE).
Last date to submit internal marks to COE and
CDE by study centres.
 First Last date for submission of Viva Voce panel to
September COE
Semester fee collection Project-Viva voce Examination Begins
Second End Semester examination ends
Counselling & admission for AY batch
Third Last date for sending Viva voce examination
marks to COE

 EVALUATION PROCEDURE
Each course has internal and External evaluation to pass the course and earn credits.
INTERNAL EVALUATION
Periodical assignments are given and internal tests are conducted periodically. These assignments and
tests are used to calculate the internal marks

COURSE EVALUATION

Type of course Internal Assessment End Semester Examination

Theory 20% 80%
Practical 20% 80%
Project Work
Internal Assessment Evaluation of Project report by External
Examiner
20% 30% 50%

EXTERNAL EVALUATION
The End semester Examinations in case MBA will be conducted during February and August months of each
year by the Controller of the Examinations, Anna University. All the activities like paper setting, Conduct
of examination, Declaration of results and Assessing the examination papers are done in-house by the
Office of the Controller of Examinations, Anna University.

The question papers are set by experts in the respective fields to study. They are chosen from among a
panel of experts (prepared from the list of teachers & experts sent by the various Universities and leading
colleges). This is done directly by the confidential section of the Office of the Controller of
Examinations.

There shall be one end semester examination of 3 hours duration for each theory course. The
examinations shall ordinarily be conducted between May and July during the odd semesters and between
November and January in th even semesters. For the practical examinations (including project work),
both internal and external examiners shall be appointed by the Controller of Examination.

The end semester evaluation of the Project work will be based on the project report and a Viva-Voce
Examination by a team consisting of the guide and External Examiner(s) who are appointed depending on
the chosen areas of specialization of the students. The External Examiner(s) shall be appointed by the
Controller of Examinations, Anna University Chennai.
If a student indulges in malpractice in any of the end semester / internal examinations, he / she shall be
liable for punitive action as prescribed by the Director, Academic Courses as per the University
regulations from time to time.

The End semester examinations are conducted by the Office of the Controller of Examinations, Anna
University Chennai as per the method followed for regular programmes. The Examinations are
conducted at various study centre/colleges in the region throughout the country by appointing a Chief
Superintendent who in turn conducts the examination with the Hall invigilators from among the faculty
of local colleges. The overall conduct is supervised by the Anna University representatives sent by the
University.

A candidate who secures not less than 50% of total marks prescribed for the courses with a minimum of
50% of the marks prescribed for the end-semester Examination in both theory and practical courses shall
be declared to have passed in the Examination.

If a candidate fails to secure a pass in a particular course he / she shall reappear for the examination till
he / she secures a pass. However, the internal assessment marks obtained by the candidate in the first
attempt shall be retained and considered valid for all subsequent attempts.

A student who has passed any course / all the courses prescribed in the curriculum for the award of the
degree shall not be permitted to re-enroll to improve his/her marks in a course orthe aggregate marks
respectively.

REVALUATION
Revaluation procedure is available for the students who opt for the same by paying Revaluationfee. Also
Photocopies of Answer papers are given to the students who requires the same on payment of fees for the
same.

A candidate can apply for revaluation of his / her semester examination answer paper in a theory course,
within 2 weeks from the declaration of results, on payment of a prescribed fee through proper application
to the Controller of Examinations through the Coordinator of the Study Centre concerned and Director,
Centre for Distance Education. The Controller of Examination will arrange for the revaluation and the
results will be intimate to the candidate concerned through the Coordinator of the Study Centre.
Revaluation is not permitted for practical courses and for project work.

Copies of the answer scripts for the theory course(s) can be obtained from the Controller of
Examinations, Anna University on payment of fee specified for this purpose.

The final Project Report for all the programmes shall be submitted at the end of the final Semester as per
the schedule announced by the Central Steering Committee. The Project Report prepared according to
approved guidelines and duly signed by the guide(s) shall be submitted to Coordinator of Study Centre or
Coordinating Centre. The final project report mustalso be submitted online as a word document to the
Director, CDE on or before the specified date.
If the candidate fails to obtain 50% of the Continuous Assessment marks in the Project Work, he/she will
not be permitted to submit the report and has to re-enroll for the same in the subsequent semester.

If the candidate fails to submit the Project Report on or before the specified deadline he/she is deemed
to have failed in the Project Work and shall re-enroll for the same in a subsequent semester.

If the candidate fails in the viva-voce examination he/she shall re-enroll for the same in the subsequent
semester.

6. LABORARTORY SUPPORT AND LIBRARY RESOURCES

 LABORARTORY SUPPORT
The CDE has a Computer Lab with state-of-the-art infrastructure located in a spacious air
conditioned hall, housing a local server, 84 personal computers connected by high speed Internet
and wireless networks, LAN and printers, white board with multi-media projection facilities.

SERVERS WITH CONFIGURATION

[Link]. SERVER MODEL CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE USAGE

Intel Xeon processor 2.30 Windows 2008 Server Fees collection / Book
Dell Power Edge VRTX M620
1 GHz /96GB RAM / 4TB OS / Oracle 10g Material Stock /
Storage accounts / Counseling
Intel Xeon processor 2.30 Windows 2008 Server
Dell Power Edge VRTX M620
2 GHz /96GB RAM / 4TB OS / Oracle 10g
Web Server
Storage
Intel Xeon processor 2.30 Windows 2008 Server Student Attendance /
Dell Power Edge VRTX M620 Student
3 GHz /96GB RAM / 4TB OS / [Link]
Management
Storage
Intel Xeon processor . Linux Ubuntu
Server OS / Oracle
4 Dell Power Edge R710 GHz /8GB RAM / 1TB 10g / C++ Computer Lab
Storage
Intel Xeon processor . Windows Server OS
5 Wipro GHz /8GB RAM / 1TB 2008
Web Server Backup
Storage

LAB COMPUTERS WITH CONFIGURATION

[Link]. COMPUTER TOTAL [Link] CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE
COMPUTER
MODEL

Intel i7
1 processor/8GB Windows 7 Professional OS / D2K, C++, Putty, Java,
Dell 24 Nos.
RAM /1 TB
Storage Netbeans, Android, MSOffice, VB, Visualstudio 2008
Intel i5
processor /
2 Acer 60 Nos. 4GB RAM/
500GB Storage
The Centre for Distance Education, Anna University, Chennai utilizes the services of Ramanujan
Computing Centre, the centralized computing facility available at the University in times of necessity.

In addition, the Centre for Distance Education, Anna University Chennai has the provision to utilize the
services of Educational Multimedia Research Centre for studio facilities for preparation of Multimedia
material.

 LIBRARY RESOURCES

The centre has an exclusive library which caters to the needs of the students of distance education
Library books are maintained in racks and shelves with glass doors. Library caters to the information
needs to the faculty, and PG students. Books are available on the following areas of study

 Management Studies.
 Information & Communication Studies.
 Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science Studies.
 General Knowledge & Languages.
 Competitive Examinations ( TNPSC, UGC-NET, RRB, SSC, UPSC, etc.).
 Dictionaries and University annual magazines and daily news papers.

A stock register is maintained and all purchases and issues are registered in it. Books are maintained and
issued with the help of a Library management system software designed for this purpose.

Books are available both for closed reference and also for issue. Students can borrow books returnable
in two weeks time. Online reference is also made available to both staff and studentsSubject wise and
Subject wise and title wise count for Library books:

[Link] Department (Programme) No. of Titles No. of Books

1 GENERAL 75 75
2 MBA 566 2294
3 MCA 142 439
4 MSC 54 250
Total 837 3058

A Professional Assistant who is qualified Librarian is in-charge of the library of the CDE and thelibrary is
kept open on all working days.
7. COST ESTIMATION OF THE PROGRAMME
2018 – 19
COST ESTIMATION
AMOUNT (Rs.)
PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT COST
7700000
Printing of Study Material
Course Reviewer charges
PROGRAMME DELIVERY COST
20000000
Study Centre charges
PROGRAMME MAINTENANCE COST
Remuneration to CSC Members
Consolidated Pay for Faculty
Entrance Test and Counseling expenses
16363000
Wages / Emoluments for temporary staff members
Postage and Telegrams
Remuneration & Honorarium
Stationery & Printing charges
Advertisement charges
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT COST
Purchase of furniture and repairs
9280000
Computer & other Accessories
Purchase and maintenance of office equipments
Books & Periodicals
Building & Amenities
ADMINISTRATIVE COST
fuel charges
Contingencies
Maintenance of Vehicles and hire charges
Security & Housekeeping charges
Refreshments and Hospitality
3476000
Telephone charges
Travel expenses
Design & Development
Conduct of meeting
Civil Maintenance
Electrical Maintenance
TOTAL 56819000
8. QUALITY ASSURANCE MECHANISM AND EXPECTED OUTCOMESEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Centre for Distance Education of Anna University is governed by an Executive Committee,
chaired by the Vice-Chancellor of the University. Executive Committee comprises of internal
members from related departments of Anna University, subject experts from other Universities /
Institutions and renounced management experts from industry.
The Executive Committee is convened once in 6 months to review the academic, administrative and
finance related activities of the centre. The approval of Executive Committee is mandatory for all
the ongoing activities and future development plans.

CENTRAL STEERING COMMITTEE

In addition to the CIQA, to ensure quality in the project work CDE is already functioning with a Central
Steering Committee for each programme headed by the Director, CDE and includes experts from our
University departments of the concerned Programmes. It is established to directly approve, monitor,
track and administer the project work and its internal evaluation at the Centre for Distance Education.
Anna University, Chennai.

CENTER FOR INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE (CIQA)

In order to have a dynamic quality assurance system, CDE has established a Center for Internal Quality
Assurance (CIQA), to carry out the various functions relating to maintenance of quality,
continuous improvement, regular monitoring of academic and administrative activities, deciding the
programme delivery mechanism and to oversee and report the effectiveness of the system specified in
the UGC (ODL) regulations 2017.
 REVIEW MECHANISM CURRICULUM REVISION
As per Anna University policy, the Curriculum Revision takes place every four years. The curriculum
Revision for MBA as per UGC ODL Norms 2017 was approved and will be implemented from 2018-19.
The faculty to teach the contact classes are selected as per University norms for teaching staff and
approved by the Central Steering Committee appointed by the Vice Chancellor of the University.

STUDENTS FEEDBACK
Every semester the students of each batch are invited to provide an online “Student Feed Back”
questionnaire form for each of the course studied by them. The questionnaire is designed to assess the
quality of teaching, coverage of the syllabus, class room tools used, and overall conduct of classes and
the infrastructure of the Study Centre concerned. All the feedback responses are pooled/evaluated for
each course and is considered in the managementof faculty for the next semester classes.

The students are free to meet the counselors / Technical Staff / Program in charge / Director CDE during
office hours for any of their requirements. They can also interact through the CDE website also.

 MONITORING MECHANISM ATTENDANCE FOR CONTACT CLASSES

Ideally every student is expected to attend all counseling sessions / classes and secure 100%
attendance. However, the student must have a minimum of 50% attendance, to be eligible to appear
for the end-semester examination in that semester, failing which, he / she is required to repeat the
incomplete semester in the next semester.
Every course instructor is required to maintain an “ATTENDANCE AND ASSESSEMENT RECORD” which
consists of attendance marked in each counseling session or practical or project work interaction. This
should be submitted to th Coordinator of the Study Centre for checking the conduct of the interactive
counseling sessions, syllabus coverage and the records of assessment marks and attendance. Online
portal for attendance entry is kept opened for the subsequent 3 days after the week-ends on which
classes are conducted. The study centres will make online entry of the attendance provided by the
course instructors. It is locked on the third working day and no study centre can enter attendance
without the approval of the Director, CDE. After 50% classes are over, the attendance particulars of all
the students are published to enable them to know their status. At the end of the semester,
prevention list for all centres are prepared at the office of the Director, CDE and sent to the
Controller’s office to arrive at preparing the eligible list of students for writing the examination.
Hence CDE insists on monitoring the students attending the contact classes.

PROJECT WORK

Since project work is an integral component of the MBA program, and carries more credits, CDE adopts
a two stage monitoring system. A project proposal validated by the guide has tobe submitted online
to the Central Steering Committee, for approval, as per the schedulein the project semester. The
students can proceed with their project work o n l y after their proposals are reviewed and approved by
the Central Steering Committee, Centre for Distance Education.

In the next stage, there shall be two project reviews (each 100 marks) by the Project Monitoring
Committee (PMC) at the study centers constituted by the Coordinators and approved by the Director
(CDE), in the project semester. The student is require to make a presentation on the progress made
before the PMC. The continuous assessment marks from bothreviews shall be 40 marks which includes
marks provided by the guides of the concerned project based on their interaction with them.

 GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM

The Anna University has in place an grievance redressal mechanism for its members including the sexual
harassment cell. Any member of the University can access the services through the University portal to
avail the services and get their problems resolved.

The CDE will develop an internal cell comprising three members to address the needs / problems of the
students. A link will be created in the CDE website for the students to access the services online.