Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration Test - (CEMAT)

Introduction

The Commonwealth Executive MBA/MPA has been offered since mid-2002 through four premier South Asian open universities: Indira Gandhi National Open University, (IGNOU - India), Bangladesh Open University (BOU - Bangladesh), Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL - Sri Lanka), and Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU - Pakistan), although the last, AIOU, began offering courses in early 2003. The CEMBA/CEMPA was designed, developed and implemented as a result of collaboration between the four universities and writers from universities in Commonwealth countries like Australia, New Zealand and Canada. This was brokered by COL with funding assistance from the Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operation (CFTC).

Programs - (PG Programs)

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Public Administration (MPA)

These innovative programs consist of 15 equally weighted courses classified as core, specialist compulsory and elective courses. Those interested in attaining the Post Graduate Diploma in Management /Public Administration will need to successfully complete core courses and two specialist compulsory courses. The completion of 15 courses will entitle the leaner to the Post Graduate Diploma in Management/Public Administration.

Features of the Programs

• An open learning program with attendant flexibilities
• Collaboratively developed learning materials with a Pan Commonwealth focus
• Multiple exit points (Post Graduate Diploma and Masters Degree)
• Value added delivery including language skills
• Support through BBC programs
• Continuous and Term-end evaluation
• Credit transfer between participating institutions in the program
• Interactive learning support systems with teleconference and computer aided support

Eligibility

• An undergraduate degree with good standing (certain professional qualifications may be deemed as equivalent to a degree)
• A minimum of two years of relevant post-qualification experience
• Residency in any of the Commonwealth countries where the program is offered
• A good working knowledge of the English language at the postgraduate level
• Satisfactory score on the CEMBA/CEMPA admission test

Test Pattern

The CEMBA/CEMPA programs are designed for highly capable and qualified individuals committed to self-development and a higher level of achievement in their professional lives. The Admission Test (CEMAT) is designed to provide an additional dimension of measurement for the selection of candidates for this rigorous and demanding program of study.

The admission test consists of multiple choice questions designed to test the applicants’ capabilities in the following spheres:

• General Awareness
• English Language
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Reasoning

Successful completion of the test is one of the essential criteria of eligibility for admission.

Validity of Admission

Candidates successfully completing the admission test shall be eligible for admission for the next 2 cycles for which the test scores are valid. After receiving your result card and successfully qualifying the same, you need to fill up the admission form given. Registration for the program shall be valid for 5 years from the date of admission. However, in case the candidate is not able to complete the program within 5 years, he/she will be eligible for re-admission by paying the fee for the balance courses. The application for admission has to be made to Dy. Director (International Cell), by filling up the relevant form. The completed form along with your certificate and program fee should be received in the University. The forms should be sent to:

Dy. Director,
International Cell,
Room No. 15, Block 14,
Indira Gandhi National Open University,
Maidan Garhi,
New Delhi – 110 068.

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