online MBA

Generally, executive MBA online programs require a bachelor's degree and some years of work experience. In most of the selective programmes like those of Coursera/IIT-R, Wharton, and SP Jain, cohorts have 10 to 15 years of work experience and they have bachelor's degrees.     

The Wharton eMBA programme is not entirely online. You will still have to visit campus for brief periods in the two years of pursuing the course. 

For an MBA online, IGNOU is a good option because it is affordable and highly recognized, standing at 1st in the Open University rank by NIRF and A+ grade accredited by NAAC. Andhra University and KLEF possess NIRF and QS rankings, which may reflect superior academic reputation and global recognition. Yet, the flexibility and affordability of IGNOU make it attractive for working professionals. If placement assistance is very important, NMIMS could be a good alternative, but it's not among your options. Think about what matters most to you: price, flexibility, or reputation.

There are many colleges that have online MBA in Operations Management. LPU Online offers a UGC-entitled and AICTE-approved programme with specialisation in logistics and supply chain management. DY Patil University offers an online MBA of two years with a focus on productivity and management skills. Amity University Online offers an online MBA programme with a special focus on operations management. Manipal University offers an online MBA to provide industry-specific skills to students. These courses are designed for working professionals and are convenient and flexible.

eMBA online applications are currently going on, and many institutes are offering admissions throughout the year. You can check Coursera and IIT Roorkee's online executive MBA offering. 

A one-year executive MBA online course can be absolutely worth it, considering the institute's reputation and curriculum. It also depends on your career goals, especially when you are thinking of switching and getting into mid-level to senior-level roles. One fine example is the Xaviers Institute of Business Management Studies.  It offers an eMBA programme online that you can complete in six months. 

The University of Liverpool offers a 30-month online MBA programme to international students. The programme is ranked in the top 10 worldwide by the Financial Times online MBA Rankings 2023 and is renowned for enhancing the existing expertise and developing the student's strategic leadership capabilities through the online program. The University of Liverpool Management School is one of the popular institutions worldwide to hold a gold-standard triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS.

Candidates need to pass Class 12 and a three-year UG degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate to apply for Amrita Online MBA programme. Students in their final year can apply with the last completed semester results. Candidates with work experience have an added advantage for admissions.