New Delhi, July 5 (KNN) To provide strong academic backing to aspiring entrepreneurs the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched a bachelor's programme in Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (BA MSME).

The BA MSME programme was launched on the World MSME Day 2022 (June 27) and the eligibility criteria for the programme is Class 12 passing certificate.

The course is offered by the School of Vocational Education and Training and the last date to apply is July 31, 2022.

It will help students to shape their career as an entrepreneur and update their existing knowledge and skills related to MSME sector.

“The programme will cater to the present needs of a young entrepreneur and will aid in developing their knowledge and skills to establish a business venture. The programme will also aid in increasing job opportunities among the youth in India,” said the university.

The main aim of the programme is to enhance their knowledge, skill and competencies to start one’s own business venture.

It will also teach the students ways to study the market demand before initiating a business enterprise and to successfully and profitably operate one’s own enterprise.  (KNN Bureau)