How Will I Learn?
Learners are given a study schedule that
describes the learning activities that they
must carry out, including:
Reviewing the online courseware
Watching recorded video-lectures
Participating in weekly online discussions
Reviewing recommended readings in the e-library
Completing an action learning project as part of a virtual team
Completing a final integrated project as part of a virtual team
Question? Answered.
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How much time do I need to set aside for study?
Study time differs from student to student, depending upon their academic ability and learning style. As a general guide, a typical 4-credit course has a student learning time (SLT) of around 160 hours or about 12 hours per week. Students who develop an effective learning style may require less effort to achieve the stated learning outcomes.
02
Can I pursue this program from anywhere in the world?
Yes. At Manipal GlobalNxt University, all you need is access to the internet. Our programs are delivered on an interactive virtual learning platform that facilitates optimal learning.
03
Can I take breaks during the program?
At Manipal GlobalNxt University we provide students with a study plan so that they can complete their degree in a reasonable amount of time. If, for whatever reason, you need to take an extended break you may apply for a leave of absence with the Registrar’s Office.
04
Do I need any specific software installed on my computer?
No. You may access our learning platform and webinar tools from the browser. Some common plug-ins may be required. You may also download apps to your mobile device.
Learning Method
The New Way Of Learning
Case Study Method
The case study method pioneered by Harvard Business Schools enables working professionals to assimilate theory better and apply the concepts to the real world. This method puts students in real-world business situations and challenges them to analyse, assess and make business decisions. They have to then defend these decisions in a classroom full of opinionated peers from diverse backgrounds. It is this rigorous process of testing your analytical ability on a daily basis that truly prepares you for leadership roles.
At the heart of the case study method is the faculty who facilitates the discussions and ask those all-important questions that lead to an ‘aha’ moment of learning.
At Manipal GlobalNxt University, we have perfected the case study method for the virtual platform. Our students thrive on the discussion boards and enjoy every bit of this experience, coming out not only better prepared for management positions but also with a more balanced and well-rounded perspective. Our faculty are master trainers in the case study method and work closely with students to bring out the best in them and push them to think beyond the obvious.
The Flexibility Advantage
The Global Classroom Pedagogy at Manipal GlobalNxt University provides you with the flexibility of studying anywhere, anytime. As long as you follow the study schedule and are aware of the assignment deadlines, you have the freedom to organize your studies as you wish.
This is a huge advantage for working professionals who need a program that is flexible enough to accommodate their job, lifestyle, social life, etc. and not the other way around.
But perhaps you also want to be able to complete your degree in 18 months instead of 24 or maybe you want an option to take it slow and easy and take 3 years.
This is where the University’s Flexi-Pace option comes in, enabling you to complete your academic qualification or degree quickly or slowly, as you wish. In short, you control the pace.
As a student, you select the classes you want to enrol in from our annual roster of classes, so long as you are not enrolled in more than 3 classes at any one time. This means you can plan your classes well ahead of time.
Typically, the most popular courses run every couple of months so you don’t have to wait long for the next class. Or you might take a few breaks in between subjects. It is up to you.
And even if you need more time beyond the normal candidature period of the program you can apply for extended candidature.
- With extended candidature, a learner can take as long as they want to complete a program after the normal candidature period has lapsed.
- Extended candidature allows a learner, for a fee, to extend their candidature for further 12 months.
- A learner may continue to extend their candidature in this way for as long as they need.
- Normal candidature is the period of time a student is given to complete a program and starts from the time a learner starts their first subject.
- Normal candidature is usually sufficient for the majority of students to complete the program as long as they maintain a reasonable study-rate. For example, for the MBA program which requires the completion of 12 subjects, learners who complete at least 4 subjects per year complete the program within the normal candidature.
Online Learning Platform
The greatest challenge that any learner faces today, is not “what to learn” but “how to learn effectively”. This drove Manipal GlobalNxt University to develop a Learning Platform that is flexible, scalable, reliable, and most importantly easy-to-use. The system has been completely revamped with only one goal in mind – a great user experience.
Our Interactive Digital Content condenses the entire content of a 300-page textbook into 15-20 interactive webpages, each with its own set of clearly defined learning objectives, without losing any relevant subject matter information. This is done by a passionate team of Faculties, Instructional Designers, Graphic Designers and Multimedia Developers. Some of the different types of digital content on offer are:
- Faculty-led instructional videos
- Animated concept videos and case studies
- Concept maps
- Interactive animations
The problem of asynchronous communication with eLearning environments is due to the lack of contact with faculty/instructors as compared to the traditional classroom model of learning. Also, each learner does not study the same subject matter at the same time which further compounds the problem of giving individual attention to the learner’s problems.
GlobalNxt offers a learning platform using multiple channels where every learner is regularly updated about the learning activities that are scheduled for their benefit. This Discussion Board or DB is an integral part of education at Manipal GlobalNxt University where the action happens. The DB is the co-learning forum where learners immerse themselves in case discussions, put themselves in the shoes of decision-makers, voice opinions and defend them. This experience is facilitated by our expert faculty, who nudge and prod the forum to bring out the best in students. Graduates benefit from insightful questions asked by the faculty that persuades them to think!
The only way to ascertain the amount of knowledge gained by a learner is through assessments. In eLearning environments, there is an even bigger question on Learning Effectiveness. How do we make sure that each learner is actually learning something from the content and the various learning activities? Some of the learning platform features are:
- IMS Question and Test Interoperability (QTI) compliant: A worldwide standard for assessment content and results supported by a handful of applications in the world.
- Lightweight and easy to access
- Support for multiple questions types
- Active feedback
Elibrary
- The University’s eLibrary provides you with efficient access to high-quality information to support your learning and research needs.
- Recognizing the unique challenges of an online learner, our eLibrary is integrated with our learning platform and course content to provide seamless, single-sign-in access anytime, anywhere.
- You do not need to waste precious time finding the resources you need to support your learning and research.
The eLibrary collection comprises over 18,000+ full-text journals and more than 52,000+ eBooks on a broad range of subjects inclusive of the Harvard Business Review, MIS Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, among others.
As a learner with the university, you will also have access to updated company information, the latest country and industry profiles from leading providers of industry information, as well as major reference works and global news sources including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Financial Times (London) and the South China Morning Post.
Library highlights:
- Over 18,000+ journals and 52,000+ eBooks that are part of the Manipal GlobalNxt University’s eLibrary, in addition to the content for the program.
- Cases, journals and eBooks from leading sources like the Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, the MIT Sloan, etc.
- Major academic databases such as EBSCO and Emerald.
- Latest articles and short videos from various sources.
- Interaction with global faculty members with a wide range of experience.
- If you are new to online learning, our comprehensive orientation programs and step-by-step library guides will familiarise you with the eLibrary and online searching.
- How to get the maximum out of the rich eLibrary is also covered in detail in the Student Orientation Program when you first join the university.
- Other eLibrary services available to you include reference assistance, subject guides, personalisation tools and alerting services. The University’s eLibrarian team will be happy to provide help and support.
Assessment And Examinations
- The mode of assessment and examinations varies from program to program.
- The University advocates an authentic assessment approach wherein it encourages assessment activities that require the students to apply their learning to real-life problems, case-studies, or situations that they would face in the real-world.
- Typically, for programs such as MBA and MSc ITM, a student’s performance in a subject depends on a combination of continuous assessment and the final examination.
Continuous assessment is normally worth 60% of a student’s overall score. A student is assessed on:
- Discussion Board Activities (30%)
- Action Learning Group Project (15%)
- Final Integrated Project (15%)
- Final Open-Book Open-Web Exam (40%)
For team projects, teams are usually formed by our intelligent learning management system though professors have the flexibility to manually assign students to various teams. In order to preserve the sanctity and rigor of group work, students must complete a self and peer assessment at the end of each team project. This is used to award the student an individual mark for the team project that truly reflects the level of an individual’s contribution to the team’s cause.
At the end of a subject, students must pass a final exam worth 40% of the overall score. Please note that students must pass the final exam to pass the subject as a whole, i.e. a student cannot simply do well on the continuous assessment and do poorly for the final exam.
Exams are conducted online using the University’s established Open-Book Open-Web (OBOW) exam approach.
Extended Candidature
- Normal candidature is the period of time a student is given to complete a program and starts from the time a learner starts their first subject.
- Normal candidature is usually sufficient for the majority of students to complete the program as long as they maintain a reasonable study-rate. For example, for the MBA program which requires the completion of 12 subjects, learners who complete at least 4 subjects per year complete the program within the normal candidature.
- With extended candidature, a learner can take as long as they want to complete a program after the normal candidature period has lapsed.
- Extended candidature allows a learner, for a fee, to extend their candidature for further 12 months.
- A learner may continue to extend their candidature in this way for as long as they need.
University Partnerships
Manipal GlobalNxt University has a diverse range of associations and partnerships with leading academic institutions, industrial corporations and non-governmental organisations, some of which are listed below:
The University is a member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), a leading organisation in Brussels, Belgium, that promotes excellence in management development. EFMD has over 800 members across 81 countries and is a unique forum for information, research, networking and debate on innovation and best practice in management development.
The University has a broad academic collaboration with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (formerly known as Manipal University), one of India’s leading and most progressive multi-disciplinary universities with 24 institutions renowned for medicine, engineering, management and humanities. The Dental College is ranked no 1 in India, and the engineering and medical schools both ranked no 6.
Manipal University Dubai is a leading provider of undergraduate and postgraduate education in the Middle East with a state-of-the-art 750,000 sq. ft. campus in Dubai International Academic City.
The University has a broad academic collaboration with Manipal International University (MIU). MIU is a full-fledged Malaysian university offering multidisciplinary programs with a focus on science, engineering and business. MIU builds on the success of the Manipal Medical College in Malaysia and is located in a state-of-the-art 160-acre campus in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.
Learner Support
At Manipal GlobalNxt University, we have a dedicated learner support team to support your learning at the University. Our goal is to ensure a smooth learning experience for our learners.
Exchange Of Academic
Credit And Transfer
We strongly encourage the transfer of academic credit between the University and partner universities