John F. Kennedy rightly said, “Leadership and Learning are indispensable to each other.” Those of you who are aspiring to reach a higher management position in your professional journey must abide by his words. On the road to growth & success; learning, relearning, and unlearning are the continuous processes that must go through.

With the continuously transforming market scenario, every company seeks an employee with apt business understanding and niche skills. Having strong technical skills in your field will surely make you an expert, but as you climb the corporate ladder, business and management understanding becomes extremely important. It is because of this reason that most young professionals prefer earning an MBA degree.

While most candidates struggle between the choice of regular and online or distance MBA programmes, now, with the advanced technology and its increased popularity, online MBA courses are no less than offline courses. In fact, based on an article in the Times of India, UGC data shows a 170% increase in enrolment in online education since 2020.

Top Online/Distance MBA Colleges in Chandigarh

North India is home to many top-notch institutions of the country, and some of the renowned universities are located in Chandigarh. The Union Territory is known for its rich cultural heritage and urbanisation. It is counted among India’s top MBA destinations with lucrative career opportunities after graduation.

In this article, we will explore the top UGC-accredited institutions offering online/distance MBA courses in Chandigarh.

Let’s discuss these Universities in Detail:

1. Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University is highly recognised in north India for providing updated academic models according to international standards. All its educational programmes are a blend of experiential learning and interdisciplinary orientation. A high number of students have been choosing CU for its student-friendly environment and 14:1 student-faculty ratio.

With the goal of making education affordable and accessible to a larger section of learners, Chandigarh University started offering numerous online and distance programmes. Under the Chandigarh University Online wing, an MBA degree is delivered in both online learning (OL) and open & distance learning (ODL) modes. To provide uninterrupted and constant assistance, the university has a highly advanced learning management system, CU-VERSE. Moreover, its UGC-accredited MBA programme follows the academic structure which is at par with the regular courses.

Specialisations: 

• Finance
• Marketing Management
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Entrepreneurship
• IT
• Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• Business Analytics

2. Panjab University

Panjab University is known for its long legacy of academic excellence in science and technology, teaching and research, humanities, social science, performing arts and sports. The university started the  University School of Open Learning (USOL) in 1971, which was earlier known as the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE).

Under the University School of Open Learning, the university offers a wide range of courses, including undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, job-oriented, and skill-based courses, among others. Along with an interactive learning mode, the university also provides one-on-one counselling to students. For all the management aspirants, PU has a distance MBA general programme in which you get the opportunity to choose any major and specialise in your field of interest.

Specialisations:

At PU, students have the choice to go for a particular specialisation in the third and fourth semesters.

• Finance
• Marketing
• Human Resource Management

3. Chitkara University

Established in 2010, Chitkara University offers multi-disciplinary online and offline programmes relevant to latest industry standards. Owing to its student-centric approach, the university is one of the most renowned privately owned institutions in North India.

This NAAC A+ accredited institution provides online MBA courses at the Centre for Continuing Education of Chitkara University Online. The carefully designed curriculum of its online degree prepares its students with dynamic industry skills, and hence, every year, more than 250+ companies visit its campus. Even in online mode, students get the benefit of career assistance from its reputed hiring partners.

Specialisations:

Under the course basket of finance, marketing, HR and Analytics, Chitkara University Online offers the following specialisations:

• Investment Banking
• Wealth Management
• FinTech
• Digital Marketing & Strategy
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing
• Data Science
• Strategic Finance
• International Finance & Accounting with ACCA
• Financial Services & Planning

Eligibility for Online/Distance MBA Programmes

• Education:

  A candidate should have graduated (bachelor’s/master’s) from a recognised university with a 50% aggregate. Graduates of professional programmes such as CA/ICWA are also eligible (may vary as per university). There is a 5% concession in marks given to SC/ST/BC/PWD at some public institutions.

• Entrance Test:

  For online/distance mode, there is no entrance exam, but a few public institutions may conduct their separate test.

• Work Experience:

  No prior work experience is required in a general MBA programme, except for executive education, which has a criteria of 3-5 years of industry experience.

• Age Limit:

  A candidate must be above 21 years of age at the time of application. There is no upper age limit for online/distance MBA admission in India.

Admission process for online/Distance MBA

• Registration:

  On the official website of the university, register yourself online and complete the application form by filling in basic details.

• Submit your documents:

  After filling in the personal details, proceed with the document submission step. Your document list will include previous marksheets, school certificates, govt. Registered ID proof and passport-size photograph.

• Fee payment:

  Once your application is complete, you are required to pay for the application/programme (depending on the university) to hold your seat.

• Confirmation:

  Upon verification of all your documents, you will receive the confirmation letter via mail with your login credentials for the online learning portal and other required information.

Takeaway

As the business world has undergone significant changes, the demand for management professionals has increased ten folds. Therefore, to expand the scope of MBA courses to a wider range of learners, the UGC has taken several initiatives to bring online and distance MBA programmes at par with the regular degrees. The 3 online MBA colleges mentioned above are eminent institutes to pursue higher education for working professionals in the region.