• Introduction
• Career Prospects
• Eligibility

Introduction

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  What is Distance MBA? Is it the same as Correspondence MBA?

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  Distance MBA (Masters of Business Administration) program is imparted over long distance with the help of modern technology and communication facilities. It is designed for individuals seeking to pursue higher education alongside their job. However, graduates too can take up the program. Distance MBA programs are ideal for working individuals or students who, for various reasons, cannot join the formal education system.

  Correspondence MBA is the traditional form of providing distance learning which involves sending the study material prepared by the college/institute to a candidate through post. It depends completely upon self-study. Correspondence MBA program is quite similar to Distance MBA but it does not offer class room assistance. The objective of correspondence MBA is to make it cost effective and exclude the hassles of classroom learning. 

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  How long does it take to complete Distance/Correspondence MBA?

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  The duration for both distance and correspondence MBA is two years, though it may vary from institute to institute.

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  What Distance MBA specialisations are available and which colleges offer them?

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  Distance MBA can be pursued in a range of disciplines including the following. Click on the name of the specialization to check MBA/PGDM colleges in India offering the course: 
  
  

  General Management

  Finance

  Human Resources (HR)

  International Business (IB)

  Information Technology (IT)

  Marketing Management

  Sales & Marketing Management

  Hospital/ Health care Management

  Operations

  Import/Export

  Telecom Management

  Infrastructure Management  

  Hospitality Management

  Retail

  Accounting

  Aviation

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  Which are the best institutes to pursue Distance MBA program?

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  Some of the leading management institutes offering Distance MBA programs are SymbiosisCenter for Distance Learning, Narsee Monji Institute of Management Studies’ School for Continuing Education, Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education, ICFAIUniversity and IGNOU among others. You can plan your admission by checking out this list of Institutes offering Distance MBA programs across India. You can sort them course-wise and city-wise to suit your requirement.

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  How much would it cost to pursue Distance MBA course?

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  Fees for Distance/ Correspondence MBA courses are less than regular MBA programs. Every B-school has its own fee structure. Program fee ranges anywhere from Rs 50,000 upto Rs 10 lakh. Ex:  Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli (Fee: INR 10,00000) and Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune (Fee: INR 50,000).

  Check the fee range of various Top MBA Colleges in India

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  What are the career prospects after Distance/ Correspondence MBA?

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  This is ideal for professionals who do not want to quit their regular job and still want to add on to their qualifications. Freshers who are starting off in the industry can also benefit from this. With technological advancement, distance learning can be your first choice of study. Depending on the candidate’s profile, the kind of opportunities will almost be similar as regular MBA.

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  What are the eligibility criteria to pursue Distance/Correspondence MBA program?

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  The minimum eligibility requirement for both type of MBAs are:
  

  • Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university.
  • Diploma holders need to possess three-year work experience to pursue the program
  • B-schools select students based on entrance exams that test the analytical, verbal and numerical abilities of students.

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