Distance MBA

Hi Dinesh,
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.
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.

The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is professional credential career potential in the field of Accounting and Financial management. CMA syllabus includes Financial Reporting, Planning, Performance, and Control Financial Decision Making. CMA is the US equivalent of the Indian Cost Accountant qualification from The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (formerly ICWAI). CMAs have knowledge of Financial Planning and Analysis, Financial Management, Internal Controls Risk Management. Cost Management. Performance Management, Decision Analysis and Professional Ethics. CMA certification open a lot of opportunities for candidates in the domestic as well as the global market. It will help you to enhance your financial, accounting and management skills that will expand your career potential and which will help you to stand out from the rest. The credentials and knowledge base of a CMA is a big advantage when working with MNCs, financial services or consulting firms.
To earn the CMA, you need to meet the following requirements:
(a) Become member of IMA.
(b) Entrance into the CMA program
(c)Eligibility is Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university or a related professional certification.
(d) Two continuous years of professional experience in management accounting or financial management.
(e) Complete and pass Parts 1 and 2 of the CMA exam.
You can pursue the US CMA certification from India without traveling or working abroad. There are currently 9 test centers throughout India.

MBA by distance learning are created specifically for professionals with work experience. MBA by distance learning provides students with the same foundation in key management concepts and disciplines as in a two-year full-time MBA. MBA course work is build on the basis of that students will have diverse and extensive work experience by virtue of which they will able to related to management theories and concepts. Mode of delivery of the programs can be web based lectures, video conferencing, correspondence material, weekend classes or combination of onsite and other means of delivery of learning. Major difference in delivery of MBA by distance learning and full-time MBA is pedagogy. Full time MBA are taught by extensive case studies and group work whereas Part-time MBA has more of lectures. Full Time MBA students have easy access to teachers and fellow students for discussion leading to better learning. Full Time MBA provides environment for overall development of student. Full time MBA are able to avail campus placement facility which is missing in MBA by distance learning. MBA Distance learning is mainly by lectures, self study of course material and assignments. Students do not have opportunity to interact with teachers and fellow students. Absence of case studies, presentations etc are big handicap of MBA by distance learning. Scope of MBA regular is higher in comparison to EMBA and MBA by distance learning.
If you are not in position to undertake 2 years leave of absence from job due to personal constraints, you may opt for MBA by distance learning.