The Institute of Distance Learning at the University of Madras offers a number of graduate and post-graduate levels. Established in the year 1981, the institute has a proud backing of alumni scattered all over the globe. Through distance education system, the institute has courses in both regular and Open University streams.
A typical academic year at the Institute of Distance Learning begins in July/ August and extends till April/ May. In addition to graduate and post-graduate programs, there are courses spanning one year (from January to December every year) as well. The Chepauk Campus of the University of Madras is the main venue for admission along with a number of Spot Admission Centres spread all over India.
The Open University System of the Institute of Distance Learning was introduced in Madras University in the year 1985. This is aimed at providing educational prospects to people who do not have any basic qualification but aspire to go for higher studies. The only prerequisite for admission in the Open University system is that the aspirant should have completed 18 years of age as on July 1 of the year of admission. However, there is a basic entrance examination to test the literacy level of a candidate to join a particular course.
The various course curricula in the distance learning mode are designed keeping in mind the industry needs. The certificate and diploma courses are also meant to enable students inculcate a particular skill set.
All in all, the Institute of Distance Learning of the University of Madras is one of the upcoming institutes of its kind in India.
By: Jasdeep Kaur
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November 28th, 2009Education – The Ultimate Self Improvement Strategy
October 2nd, 2009
Education is the Key
Education:
the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life.
A prerequisite to self improvement is making a commitment to life long learning, you must be a student of life. Education is the key that unlocks the doors of endless opportunities. When we think of education we often think of schools or college. A formal or conventional education is one way of acquiring knowledge… but learning should not simply begin or end there.
There are thousands of people walking around with degrees, certificates, and diplomas that are clueless. This is not to say that there is anything wrong with a formal education, the point is true education is obtained by those with a passion for learning and growing.
Every day represents a new lesson. To experience life abundantly we must strive to learn something new every day.
How do we learn something new every day?
Look at your life and your daily experiences…the good, the bad, and the ugly. There is a learning opportunity in every situation and/or event that occurs in our lives. Living life abundantly means being proactive in improving your life… this means being self motivated, self determined, self disciplined, and oftentimes self taught.
“None of the world’s problems will have a solution until the world’s individuals become thoroughly self-educated.” – Richard Buckminster
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” -Alvin Toffler
“Only the educated are free.” – Epictetus
“The person with the widest variety of knowledge and skill in any area will have the most luck in that area. Expanded knowledge and skill intensify awareness and expand opportunity.” -Brian Tracy
By: Marenda Hughes Taylor
