FAQs

• 1. What is the minimum eligibility to enrol in ICFAI’S Online BBA Program offered by IFHE?
  • 10+2 from a recognised board with the medium of instruction as English.
  • Those who do not fulfil any of the above conditions can also apply and their application will be considered at the sole discretion of the admission committee.
• 2. Is there an entrance test for admission?

  No. There is no entrance test

• 3. Do I need to come to Hyderabad for personal interview or during the course of study, after enrolment?

  No. There is no need to come to IFHE, Hyderabad for personal interview or during the course of study after enrolment. The entire course is delivered through online, using a Learning Management System(LMS)

• 4. What is the duration of the program?

  The duration of the program is 3 years (six semesters)

• 5. Is IFHE University recognized by UGC?

  The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE) Hyderabad was declared as a Deemed-to-be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956

• 6. Can I pay the fee in instalments? Is there any tie -up with banks for study loans ?

  No there is no tie-up by the University to provide study loan. However, banks have individual education loan policies. Students may approach the banks for details.

• 7. What is the certification I get after completing the program?

  Students who successfully complete the graduation requirements for the Online BBA program will be awarded the Bachelor of Business Administration degree through the online mode from the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE)

  Graduation requirements

  To graduate, learner must complete all courses as per the program structure, including the Summer Internship Project and Business Research Project, totalling to 130 credits. The learner needs to obtain a minimum grade of ‘P’ or higher in each course and have a CGPA of 4.5 or above at the end of the sixth semester.

• 8. What is the program structure?

  The program structure consists of 33 courses spread across 6 semesters with 26 core courses, 5 electives, 1 summer internship program and 1 business research project.

• 9. How many specializations / electives are offered?

  Semester V – Students can opt for 2 electives from 4 options.
  Semester VI – Students can opt for 3 electives from 6 options.

• 10. Is there a major / minor elective?

  There is no major / minor elective. Students can choose the electives based on their interest which will help to enhance their understanding in the area which they prefer.

  Students are free to choose the electives across the total electives offered in each semester, i.e. a cafeteria approach in selecting the electives in semesters V and VI.

• 11. What is the pedagogy /teaching /learning methodology used?

  Unique pedagogy includes:

  Micro-learning: Easy to read and easy to understand content in multimedia formats (videos, audios and audio visuals) which supports flexibility (e.g. access anywhere, anytime)

  Personalized learning: Offers a range of learning tools (e.g. live sessions, recorded versions, group discussions) which enable the students to pick the right combination for a hassle free learning.

  Concept-context integration: Theories the students learn are co-related to the real world contexts. This enables a better understanding of the concepts and enhances the effectiveness of the learning material provided.

  Engagement exercises: Engagement exercise is learning by doing which allows the student to connect the academic knowledge with the real-life practical applications. This exposure is crucial for their future career.

  Gamification: Learning through game like elements. Gamification makes learning pleasant. It also promotes collaboration, and fosters healthy competition among the learning groups.

• 12. Will You provide a study plan? Or a weekly schedule in advance?

  Yes, the university will provide the ideal study plan. However, the learners have the flexibility to choose their own path as per their suitability within the prescribed timelines for each semester.

• 13. Are there interactive sessions with the faculty during the course of study?

  There will be interactive session for each module and the schedule will be shared with the students from time to time. These sessions can be used by the students to clarify any gaps in learning and for repeating the explanations of concepts.

• 14. Are there any offline sessions for clarifying doubts?

  There are no offline sessions. However periodic online consultation sessions with faculty will be scheduled for every course to facilitate more focused learning.

• 15. Will there be industry connect? Or any guest seminars from industry experts?

  Yes, there will be periodic webinars. Moreover, through the C-in-C approach, the academic concepts are presented within real-life contexts.

• 16. Is there a facility to observe my progress periodically and give feedback?

  Yes. LMS has gamification element which motivates the student to focus on self-progress in the group setting and triggers the peer groups’ competitive spirit.

  Apart from this, the student is provided feedback on a periodic basis based on the progress made viz. the course / program outcomes.

• 17. What is the total number of course credits?

  There are 130 course credits. Subject wise course credits are displayed in a separate page.

• 18. How do I access the course content after enrolment?

  The content, learning and assessment are conducted online on an interactive Learning Management System(LMS) that can be accessed from anywhere with a proper internet connectivity. Each student will be provided with a unique user-id and password.

• 19. Is there any limit on the number of courses to be registered in a semester?

  Registration to a semester is to be done before the commencement of classes for the semester as per the academic calendar.

• 20. What is the evaluation process?

  Assessment in the course comprises both continuous evaluation and end-of-semester examinations. Continuous assessment, accounting for 30% of the total course assessment, encompasses session participation, performance in engagement exercises, and group projects. End-of-semester examinations are conducted online with remote proctoring and carry a weightage of 70% of the overall course assessment.

• 21. How are the examinations conducted?

  Examinations are conducted online with technology enabled proctoring. Students need not visit any examination centre.