Top 10 Distance Education MBA Courses and Universities

The education system in the management sector in India is booming with approximately 3,900 management schools, existing in the country in the present date. In this modern era, every students aspires for a management degree without disturbing the professional life. Sitting and sailing on two boats is trending these days. In the education sectors as well, almost every popular university is offering management courses in the distance education mode.

A full-time working professional, who cannot spare much time for regular classroom teaching, usually opts for distance MBA. This case is similar for homemakers as well. They aspire for a management degree without neglecting their domestic duties. There are a number of other genuine causes that give a powerful boost to the popularity of distance MBA in recognised universities.

Top 10 MBA Correspondence Courses and Universities

Taking the above facts into consideration, it is worth mentioning the inventory of top 10 MBA courses and universities.

 

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

It is one of the most popular open university. IGNOU was established by the Department of Human Resource, Government of India. In addition to regional centres in most of the Indian states, IGNOU has the maximum number of study centres spread across the country as well as abroad.

IGNOU offers MBA course in distance education mode for students who are otherwise busy, and are unable to pursue classroom learning. Teaching by experts, informative and self-elaborate study materials, affordable Course Fee: and weightage of the certificate are some of the key features of this distance learning course offered by the university.

Duration: 2 years (Max. 5 years)

Course Fee: Rs. 37,800 in total

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Any graduate (Including Chartered Accountancy/Cost Accountancy/Company Secretaryship) with 50% marks for general category or 45% for reserved category as per government of India rules.
2. Student should ensure that his/her CGPA should meet the eligibility percentage requirement.
3. Clearance of OPENMAT entrance test of IGNOU conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA).
4. No age restriction.

Admission Process:

1. Students need to go through an online procedure. Admission is granted to students on the basis of their score in the entrance examination called OPENMAT.

 

Sikkim Manipal University (SMUDE)

Established in 2001, the Sikkim Manipal University's distance MBA course is ISO-9001-2000 certified. The university has 725 study centres spread across 310 towns in India. It also offers scholarship to nearly 1500 students, by taking their merit score into consideration.

Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)

Course Fee: Rs. 21,250 per semester includes exam fee Rs. 5,000 (Rs. ~85,000 in total)

Specialization:

1. Marketing, Information Systems, Human Resources, Finance

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Graduation or equivalent from a recognised University. Qualify the Entrance Test [SMU-DDE Management Aptitude Test – (SMAT*)

 

ICFAI University

It is one of the most renowned universities in the sector of offering quality education in management. This university has received the UGC recognition.

Course Fee: Students need to pay Rs. ~65,000 (Full Fee Payment).

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Graduate from the any recognized university of India or Bachelor degree in any discipline.

Admission Process:

1. The admission can be done by online as well as offline sources. You need to send the completed application form along with DD towards program fee. You also need to send the necessary copies of certificates to ICFAI University.

 

Annamalai University

Established in 1979, the Annamalai University is regarded as one of the largest universities in Asia. This university has been awarded with the prestigious B++ grade by NAAC. The distance MBA course of this premiere institution has received the approval of the University Grants Commission, Distance Education Council and All India Council for Technical Education.

Course Fee: The Course Fee: starts from 26,350 onwards. It varies in accordance to the concerned specialization.

Specialization:

1. MBA in E-Business, International Business, HRD, Marketing and Final Management

Selection Methodology:

1. Entrance examination conducted by the university

 

Amity University

Amity university is counted among the top ranked MBA providing institutions in the private sector. Its popularity can be easily imagined by its student strength of over 1 lac.

Course Fee: Rs. 1,36,800 is the amount students need to pay as the course fee.

Specialization:

1. MBA in Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, HRD, IT, International Business, Hospitality Management, Petroleum, Insurance and Retail Management.

 

Lovely Professional University

Lovely Professional University in Punjab has been awarded with several accolades for rendering quality education. Along with regular courses, it offers MBA as a part of its distance learning course. Distance MBA in this university is regarded as one of the top ranked course in India.

Course Fee: Rs. 50,000 is the course fee for it.

Specialization:

1. MBA in Marketing, Finance, IT, HRD, Operation Management, International Business and Retail Management

 

Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University

Established in 1991, the Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University provides splendid professional courses in collaboration with the Rehabilitation Council of India, Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management and Indian Institute of Material Management.

The MBA course in this university, especially MBA in Material Management has a wider scope for meritorious students.

Course Fee: Students need to pay Rs. 49,980 for it.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Graduation with Accounts or Management

Admission Process:

1. Through the online university portal

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University

Founded in 1982, the B.R. Ambedkar University is a state university located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It has both the UGC and AIU recognition. This premiere institution offers MBA in distance education mode. Its Course Fee: is comparatively affordable and the Admission Process: is also feasible. This institution has 23 regional centres, 213 study centres, including 14 students, exclusively for women.

Course Fee: The amount to be paid as course fee by students is Rs. 1.2 Lac (MBA in Hospital Management).

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Graduation with 50% marks in any discipline

Admission Process:

1. The admission is based on the score in the entrance examination called ICET, followed by group discussion and personal interview.

 

University Of Calicut

The University of Calicut came into being in 1968. It imparts distance education with the motto of 'Nirmaya Karmana Sree'. This premiere institution is famous for offering distance MBA course.

Course Fee: Rs. 6,240 is the course fee for it.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. BBA or B.Com. or graduation in relevant subject(s) with 50% marks

Admission Process:

1. For admission, the applicant needs to take an entrance examination called CUMAT.

 

Bharathiar University

Located in Coimbatore, this premiere university was established in 1982. It was named after one of the great Indian poet Subramania Bharati. This university has the prestigious UGC recognition and has also received the 'A' grade accreditation from NAAC. It is affiliated to NCTE, ACU and AIU. Moreover, the Bharathiar University also offers MBA in distance education mode.

Course Fee: Students need to pay Rs. 26,400 as the course fee.

Specialization:

1. It has 27 varieties of subjects to choose from, including Marketing, HRD and Export Management.

Exam. Language: English and Tamil

 

Winding up

In addition to the above ten distance MBA courses providing universities, there are a good number of other popular institutions. The Course Fee: varies with universities. The present busy world is in great need of multitasking. Distance education not only helps one complete the course, but also helps the student pursue the task they have already been, in addition to the course for which they have applied.