Distance learning has evolved a lot in the last decade with rapidly growing technology. The education is no more stuck between the physical classes between the walls as technology has shifted education in a more convenient and easily accessible mode. Many Universities and Institutes are offering various diploma and degree courses, which can be a convenient and quick way to excel in your career. Some most preferred diploma courses through distance education are: –
- Distance MBA/PGDM – Distance PGDM is the most preferred choice among students looking for distance education. There are many specializations in MBA/PGDM, which are offered in distance education such as
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Human Resource Management,
- Information Technology
- Marketing Management
- Finance Management
- Logistic & Supply Chain Management
- Material Management
- Retail Management
- Insurance & Risk Management
- Financial Services
- Infrastructure Management
- Energy Management, and many more
- Engineering/Technology – Students can pursue Engineering or Technology courses from AICTE approved institute/University. There are several specialization students can choose for diploma courses such as –
- Sugar Technology
- Industrial Safety
- Chemical Process
- Instrumentation and control
- Applied Electronics
- Automobile Technology, etc.
- Agriculture Courses – There are limited universities that offer agriculture courses. Still, it is also one of the preferred ways as practical exposure is essential in this course, and distance education offers the same for this course. Various specializations in agriculture are –
- Horticulture
- Fertilizer Technology
- Poultry Science
- Agriculture
- Prawn Farming
- Sericulture, etc.
There are many other courses available in distance education such as computer courses, Educational Courses, and Vocational courses like cosmetic science, advertising, library and information science, and many more. However, there are certain things to keep in mind before opting for a diploma course in distance education: –
- Recognition and Accreditation: Students must keep in mind about the recognition and necessary accreditation. Distance Education institute must have recognition from the Distance Education Bureau (DEB), and any technical course should have accreditation from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The acceptance of the course is entirely dependent on the recognition of that institute.
- Career Options: Students must pay attention to the prospect of the course they intend to do from distance education. The diploma and degree are accepted widely from distance education institutes, and people can pursue their professional careers after completing their course from a good institute or University.
Pursuing Multiple Degrees: Students have a good capability, and they come up with the will to save time and doing multiple degrees at a time. However, they must know that doing various degrees at the same time is not valid. If a student is pursuing a regular course and, at the same time, wishes to do another from distance education. Their degree/certificate will be invalid. Hence, distance education is a good method of gaining education