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35. BAMSME – Bachelor of Arts Micro Small and Medium Enterprises
- BAMSME – Bachelor of Arts in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Programme Overview
Particulars | Details |
Programme Name | Bachelor of Arts in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises |
Programme Code | BAMSME |
Programme Type | Degree |
Mode of Learning | Open Distance Learning (ODL) |
School | School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET) |
Duration | Minimum Duration: 3 Years (36 Months) |
Medium of Instruction | English |
Specialization | Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) |
Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 or Equivalent |
Fee Structure | ₹5,400/- per year + Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable |
Programme Coordinators | Dr. Rachna Agarwal & Dr. Geetika S. Johry |
Email ID | bamsme@ignou.ac.in |
About the Programme
The Bachelor of Arts in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (BAMSME) programme is designed to develop knowledge and practical skills related to entrepreneurship, business management, MSME operations, finance, communication, and institutional support systems.
The programme focuses on preparing students for careers in:
- Entrepreneurship
- Small Business Management
- Start-ups
- MSME Sector
- Business Administration
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Financial and Administrative Services
Students learn about business communication, economics, accounting, intellectual property rights, entrepreneurship development, and institutional support for MSMEs.
The programme is especially useful for students who wish to:
- Start their own business or start-up
- Work in MSMEs and corporate organizations
- Develop entrepreneurial and managerial skills
- Pursue higher studies in management and business-related fields
Course Structure
Semester 1
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BEGLA-136 | English at Workplace | 6 |
BTMC-134 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business | 6 |
BECC-101 | Introductory Microeconomics | 6 |
BEVAE-181 | Environmental Studies | 4 |
Semester 2
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BCOLA-138 | Business Communication | 6 |
BCOC-131 | Financial Accounting | 6 |
BEDSV-101 | Value Education | 6 |
Semester 3
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BCOC-132 | Business Organisation and Management | 6 |
BERC-131 | CSR Projects & Programmes | 6 |
Semester 4
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BERC-132 | IPR for MSMEs and Start-ups | 6 |
Year 3 Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BERE-141 | Institutional Support to MSMEs | 6 |
BERE-142 | Institutional Support to MSMEs | 4 |
Additional Skill & Interdisciplinary Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BMDG-171 | Disability, Society and Culture | 1 |
BPCM-161 | Foundations of Psychology | 4 |
BPCC-108 | Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-II | 4 |
BPCC-109 | Developmental Psychology | 4 |
BPCC-110 | Applied Social Psychology | 4 |
BSTM-161 | Basic Statistical Methods | 1 |
BSTM-162 | Elementary Probability and Probability Distributions | 1 |
BPCM-163 | Understanding Psychological Disorders | 1 |