• Introduction
• Career Prospects
• Eligibility

Introduction

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  What is Online MBA?

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  An online Masters in Business Administration (MBA) is a form of distance learning program that uses virtual learning platform or e-learning to impart lessons. All you require is access to active internet connection or ability to reach the city-specific virtual learning centre. Simply put, online MBA is somewhere between a regular MBA and correspondence MBA. 

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  What is the duration of Online MBA course?

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  Based on the duration, the online or satellite management programmes offered by B-schools can broadly be categorised into:

  • Long Duration Programmes (LDP), that typically ranges from one to two years
  • Management Development Programs (MDP), that ranges anywhere between two days to few months. Certificates are awarded at the end of MDPs.

  The courses are held on certain days every week in a virtual learning centre. In some cases, online lessons are available round the corner for the benefit of the student. They are often accompanied with a small campus tour towards the end.

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  Which institutes offer online MBA programs?

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  Besides Open universities like the Karnataka State Open University, Sikkim Manipal University, there are various institutes offering Online MBA programs including MIT School of Distance Education and ISBM, etc.

  You can plan your admission by checking out this list of institutes offering Online MBA courses across India and sort them course-wise and city-wise to suit your requirement. 

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  How much would it cost to pursue Online MBA course?

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  Almost all the leading B-schools in India including the IIMs offer such satellite-based programmes, costing anywhere between Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. Eg: IIM Kozhikode offers various PGDM and certificate management courses for executives (Duration: 1 to 2 years) for Rs 60,000 to Rs 7.50 lakhs. You can refer the fee range of management institutes. 

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  What are the career prospects after doing Online MBA?

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  Individuals from other fields who want to pursue a career in management can go for an online MBA program for their career development. Managers wanting to strengthen their credentials or who simply cannot disrupt their lives can earn specialised licenses and certifications through an online MBA program.

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  What are the eligibility criteria to pursue Online MBA program?

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  Aspirants need a graduate degree in any discipline to pursue Online MBA programs.

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  What entrance test needs to be taken for admission in Online MBA program?

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  Although CAT, XAT, GMAT and other management test scores are not required, seats are offered after some form of candidate scrutiny, and at the discretion of the institute.

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