The Institute of Extra Mural Studies (IEMS) is the Maseru campus of the National University of Lesotho (NUL). It provides open and distance learning Diploma and Degree programmes in Adult Education(Diploma, Bachelors and Masters level), Business Entrepreneurship (Bachelor level) and Mass Communication (Diploma level). IEMS also manages a number of regional learning centres in the remote areas of Lesotho. IEMS also runs tailor made short courses and workshops on community development issues as requested by communities. The Institute's overall aim is to widen participation in higher education and make learning accessible to those who would not otherwise be able to study at the main campus.