Bangalore:  “Smart MBA Online” an online MBA course   by the Imperial group of institutions with the co-operation of Karnataka State Open University and Annamalai University was launched here on June 4, Monday by Prof. KS Rangappa, Vice Chancellor of Karnataka State Open University y. This is the first Smart MBA Online course in the nation. Students can opt for either one year or two year course. The two year course costs Rs 50,000 while the one year course fee would be  Rs 40,000.

The course has been approved by the Union Human Resources Ministry, UGC and DEC, informed Dr Harikrishna Maram, Managing Director of Imperial Group.

He said the course was initiated as the nation would need 2 crore managers by the next ten years. Manje Gowda, Chairman of Bangalore Management Association, Prof Mohammad Masood and  President of Indian Business Administration Colleges’ Association were also present on the occasion.