Ignou is launching a diploma programme in 'finance and accounting outsourcing' in tie-up with Accenture, targetting 10 lakh students from cities and interiors, to help them derive benefits from the outsourcing sector.
"The programme will be aimed at undergraduate and graduate students from tier I to tier IV cities and will be available to more than ten lakh students across India through Ignou's extensive network," said a spokesperson of the University.
Students having a minimum eligibility of plus-two pass out and 50% aggregate in English can apply. The course duration will be six months and applications will be available up to February 15.
Eligible candidates will have to pass a written admission test on English communication and quantitative ability, the spokesperson said, adding the course is open to working professionals who want to upgrade their skills in the finance and accounting outsourcing domain.
The said programme will be first in a series from the varsity for the outsourcing sector. Subsequently, other BPO specific programme such as human resources, category management, customer contact, insurance, banking and others will be launched, he said.
University vice chancellor Prof V N Rajasekharan Pillai said, "we have leveraged the expertise of Accenture to develop the course content and train teachers."
Source: Press Trust of India
"The programme will be aimed at undergraduate and graduate students from tier I to tier IV cities and will be available to more than ten lakh students across India through Ignou's extensive network," said a spokesperson of the University.
Students having a minimum eligibility of plus-two pass out and 50% aggregate in English can apply. The course duration will be six months and applications will be available up to February 15.
Eligible candidates will have to pass a written admission test on English communication and quantitative ability, the spokesperson said, adding the course is open to working professionals who want to upgrade their skills in the finance and accounting outsourcing domain.
The said programme will be first in a series from the varsity for the outsourcing sector. Subsequently, other BPO specific programme such as human resources, category management, customer contact, insurance, banking and others will be launched, he said.
University vice chancellor Prof V N Rajasekharan Pillai said, "we have leveraged the expertise of Accenture to develop the course content and train teachers."
Source: Press Trust of India
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