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  Sikkim Manipal University  
 
 

Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences, Gangtok is incorporated under the State Legislative Act (Act IX of 1995) of Government of Sikkim and is recognised by Ministry of Human Resource Development and University Grants Commission under Section 2(f).

SMU's Degrees/ Diplomas/Certificates are recognized by all members of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and are at par with Degrees / Diplomas / Certificates of all Indian Universities/Deemed Universities/Institutions vide UGC Circular No FI-B/92 (CPP) dated February 1992 & AIU Circular No EV/B (449)/94/176915-177115 dated January, 1994

 
 
 
 
 
     
 
 
 
 
SMU was set up in partnership between the Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG) and the Government of Sikkim with the objective of offering professional quality higher education to students and working professionals. Apart from regular on-site courses, SMU offers many career oriented courses through the distance education mode – through its Directorate of Distance Education. The courses being offered include Master's, Bachelor's, Diploma and Post Graduate Diploma. These courses are offered as part of its effort to provide education for all. The courses are designed to enable students gain sufficient knowledge and skills, which makes them employable in a competitive global environment. Manipal Universal Learning, the Learning Services Provider for SMU, plays a key role in the delivery of the programs through SMU “Recognised” Learning Centers across the country.

Our Objectives

  1. Provide high quality, value-based, career-oriented education to students and working professionals using technology for optimization of teaching resources.
  2. Facilitate students in understanding, developing, integrating and applying both core and specialized concepts and practices.
  3. Provide students with a stimulating and learning friendly atmosphere so that they can specialize in various areas of study.
  4. Produce energetic, effective, efficient and ethically driven graduates and postgraduates to serve society.

 
  Courses Offered  
     
  Journalism and Mass Communication (BAJM)  
     
 

This course would enable the students to work in various media like print, radio, television , internet and in related fields. Student can start a full- fledged career in Journalism or venture into free lancing.

 
     
  Eligibilty:- 10 + 2 or equivalant or 3 year diploma from a  State Board of Technical Education  
     
 

Minimium Duration :- 3 years ( 6 semesters )

 
     
 

Maximum Duration :- 6 years

 
     
 

Minimum Counseling and hands on experience at Learning centers :- 160 hrs/ semester. 

 
     
  Business Administration  
     
 

The BBA program is directed at preparing the participants for the challenges of the supervisory and the middle – level management positions in the public or private sector.

This program blends the three core disciplines of management, communication and information system into balanced program providing the contemporary manager with effective skills
 
     
 

Eligibilty :- 10 + 2 or equivalent or 3 years Diploma from State Board of Technical Education

 
     
 

Minimum Duration :- 3 years ( 6 Semesters )

 
     
 

Maximum Duration :- 6 years

 
     
 

Minimum Counseling and hands on experience at Learning centers :- 160 hrs/ semester

 
     
 

Bachelor of Business Adminstration in Retail Operations - BBARO

 
     
 

India’s retail sector is valued at US$ 300 billion with a consumer base of 1.2 billion people. Retail as a sector for employment has gained attention from the government but also from the general public. According to survery conducted by India Retailing Forum, the retail industry will require a total 900,000 people, skilled and unskilled. With this demand, the retail industry, today, is facing a huge shortage of employable skills.

 
     
 

Eligibility : 10 +2 or equivalent/3 year diploma from a state boad of technical education

 
     
 

Minimum Duration: 3 years(6 semesters)

 
     
 

Maximum Duration: 6 years

 
     
  Minimum Counseling and hands on experience at Learning centers :- 160 hrs/ semester  
     
 

Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication - MAJM

 
     
 

This course is specially meant for candidates who aspire for a career in mass media and communication, and imparts training in print, radio, television, internet and corporate communication. The program is geared towards realizing that following objectives:

  • To provide an integrative perspective of media functioning along with the fair amount of exposure to technical know-how.
  • To hone the students analytical skills
 
     
 

Eligibility : 3 year graduation

Minimum Duration: 2 years(4 semesters)

Maximum Duration: 4 years

Minimum Counselling and hands-on experience at learning centres: 160 hrs/semester


 
     
 

Master of Business Administration(MBA)

 
     
 

The Master of Business Adminstration(MBA) is an integrated program designed to provide an advanced program in management for those seeking managerial position in industry, commerce and services. This program involves participation in group work with students from diverse backgrounds and is aimed at improving decision making abilities of the participants in management related areas.

Eligibility : 3 year graduation

Minimum Duration: 2 years(4 semesters)

Maximum Duration: 4 years

Minimum Counselling and hands-on experience at learning centres: 160 hrs/semester

 
     
 

Master of Commerce in Information System (MComIS)

 
     
 

This course is intended to make commerce education more meaningful and relevant so as to cater to the need of the hour in the business world.

Eligibility: 3 year graduation in Commerce/ Economics/ Banking/ Finance/ Insurance/ Accounting

Minimum Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)  
                 
Maximum Duration: 4 years

Minimum Counseling and hands-on experience at learning centres: 160 hrs / semester