Distance/Correspondence MBA

Yes, many firms and organisations view and recognise a correspondence MBA to be valid. MBA programmes offered via correspondence or distance learning are made to be flexible for working professionals or people who, for a variety of reasons, cannot enroll in a traditional full-time MBA programme. These courses have the same content as traditional full-time MBA programmes and are often provided by recognised universities and organisations. The acknowledgment and acceptability of a correspondence MBA, however, may differ from one institution to the next and from one nation to another.

Yes, Pune University offers a distance education MBA programme through its Institute of Distance Education (IDOL). The MBA programme offered by IDOL is designed to cater to the needs of working professionals and individuals who cannot pursue a regular full-time MBA. The programme provides flexibility in terms of study schedule and allows students to learn at their own pace. The distance MBA programme at Pune University follows a curriculum that covers various management subjects, including Marketing Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, and more.

There are about 35+ distance/correspondence MBA colleges in Pune. Of these,  14 colleges are owned by private institutions. Students can secure their admission after passing their Class 12. Some of the popular Distance MBA colleges in Pune include Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Neville Wadia Institute of Management Studies and Research, MIT School of Distance Education, MAEER, MIT School of Distance Education, Shivaji Nagar, MIT School of Distance Education, Kothrud,  and many others.

Absolutely. the validity of a distance learning MBA degree is equivalent to that of a full-time MBA from a traditional program. The misconception that distance education lacks value is unfounded. In fact, distance learning MBAs, like other distance courses, are recognised and accredited by government educational bodies such as UGC-DEB, affirming their credibility and worth.

There is no age restriction for an aspirant to pursue IGNOU’s MBA by correspondence. Clearance of OPENMAT MBA Entrance Test Conducted by IGNOU. Apart from these common eligibility criteria, here are some specific qualifications:

• They need to be a graduate with an aggregate of 50 per cent marks in any discipline for General category and for the reserved category it is 45 per cent. Three years managerial/supervisory/professional experience after qualification is also needed.

Distance MBA is best suited for those working professionals who cannot devote their full time to studies along with their work. Distance MBAs allow professionals to complete the management degree and climb the ladder of career growth. It opens more opportunities to working people and benefits them in a major way. MBA degree will enable them to get jobs in both the public and the private sectors.

No, Acharya Nagarjuna University Centre for Distance Education does not offer an MBA. 

The university offers M.A. and M.Com courses as PG courses. 

M. Com is offered in 2 specializations:

M. Com in Accountancy: INR 15,480 (entire course)

M.Com in Banking: INR 15,480 (entire course). 

Candidate can directly apply to Madras University (Institute of distance Education) from the official website. Candidate have to provide requisites as mentioned there 10+2+3 or equivalent exam results from recognised institutes. Also candidate must have good score on entrance exams such as the TANCET, CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, or ATMA.

The following table presents information on distance MBA in Business Analytics colleges in Pune, including their total tuition fees: