Coordinator's Message

Dear Fellow Learner,
I welcome you to the family of learners in Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), which was established in the year 1996 for the promotion of education among all sections of society. Without the constraints of space and time, KSOU has established its quality and has reached the remote parts of Karnataka and beyond. As inscribed in its motto "Higher Education to All Everywhere," the University has set itself an objective to reach the doorsteps of aspiring learners in every nook and corner of not only the state, but throughout the country and abroad. The programmes that are innovative and relevant to the society are offered with moderate cost and modem facilities. Karnataka State Open University has also programmes of IGNOU to cater to the needs of learners in various fields. Accessibility, quality, flexibility and relevance are the major strengths of KSOU, whereas creation, management and dissemination of knowledge are its main goals. In order to achieve these goals, KSOU has established 10 regional centres and over 1000 study centres. You can get the information and admission in all the regional centers as well as in our main campus at Mysore. Contact programmes are conducted regularly with the involvement of experienced staff and expertise in the concerned fields is tapped for the benefit of the learners, periodically. In 2009-2010 the enrolment was over 1,25,000.
We are happy to partner with NEED FOUNDATIONS'S GLORIOLE GLOBAL EDUVERSITIES who is providing employable skill based education at school level and higher education for the task of knowledge acquisition, knowledge imparting, knowledge creation and knowledge sharing and establishing the institution with the vision 2020 mission of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul kalam.
With every major political, social, economic and technological change globalization brings about a change in every part of the world. A new world is formed. A world in which, the past is no longer an indicator of the future, as such we except that business executives will find themselves operating in a number of a new worlds in the professional life. Gloriole provides a unique holistic education and learning experience that promises overall development, freedom of thought and choice for academic program and specialization. Gloriole offers a unique curriculum, teaching methodology and learning experience that will inspire students to develop analysis, synthesis and life-long learning skills, prepare and equip them to enter into the global management industry with confidence.
I extend to you a hearty welcome to join the KSOU joint family and wish all the success in your learning endeavor.

With best wishes for your career,