“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn or relearn.”  – Alvin Toffler.

Have you ever wondered what’s common among most professionals assuming management or leadership roles at your organisation? Strong communication skills, niche expertise, long experience and team management capability are indeed the demands of leadership roles. But how do you acquire these skills? The answer you are looking for is an MBA degree. And that’s one of the common things between various managers at your company.

If you are someone who wishes to seize lucrative career opportunities or are intending to transition to a new career path, an MBA is your way to go. According to Harvard Business Review, your MBA will give you the best return on investment if done for all the right reasons and not because everyone is doing it. Today, with online/distance learning mode, enrollment in MBA programmes has increased. Online MBA courses are more cost-efficient, less time-consuming, and flexible.

How will an online/distance MBA benefit you:

• Accelerates your career growth
• Expands your professional network
• Flexible learning pattern for working professionals
• Higher salary package

Top Online/Distance MBA Colleges in Uttarakhand

Amidst Uttarakhand’s serene natural beauty, some of the top UGC-approved colleges/universities offer online MBA courses. In this article, we will discuss all the top institutions in Uttarakhand providing online/distance MBA programmes.

Let’s discuss them in detail:

1. Uttarakhand Open University

With the vision to educationally empower those who are unable to attend face-to-face classes, the Uttarakhand Open University offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through distance learning mode. To bring the distance programmes at par with regular offline courses, this university has reoriented its curriculum to the changing needs of higher education.

The university has 90+ study centres established at different locations in the state including Dehradun, Roorkee, Puari, Ranikhet, Bageshwar, Haldwani and Pithoragarh. To further enhance its quality of education, the university signed MoUs with various leading research institutions and companies.

Specialisations:

• This university does not offers any specialisations for MBA

2. University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES)

Established in 2003, the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies is among the top-ranked UGC-approved institutions in Uttarakhand. In the recent QS World Rankings 2023, UPES was placed at 3rd position in India among top private universities.

Since 2007, the Centre for Continued Education offers 15 programmes in distance and online learning mode. The curriculum and academic processes of these courses follow the structure of regular programmes. This university has various specialisations to tailor your MBA as per your goals and aspirations. All the MBA programmes encourage students to engage in real-world projects which helps to apply the theoretical concepts in practical situations.

Specialisations: 

• Operations Management
• International Business
• Oil and Gas Management
• Power Management
• Infrastructure Management
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Business Analytics
• Digital Business
• Finance
• Human Resource
• Marketing

3. Uttaranchal University

Uttaranchal University is the first university in Uttarakhand to receive NAAC A+ grade in the first cycle itself. This has positioned the university among the top 5% higher education institutions in the country. The university provides you with UGC-entitled online courses delivered by leading international faculty under its “Online Uttaranchal University” wing.

The Uttaranchal University online MBA programmes include live lectures, recorded video lessons and discussion forums. Just like any regular programme, the university offers placement assistance with CV workshops and interview preparation sessions to train the students.

Specialisations: 

• Marketing Management
• Digital Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Business Analytics
• Financial Management
• International Business
• Information Technology

4. Graphic Era University

The Graphic Era (Deemed-to-be-University) has a legacy of 30 years of imparting world-class education and developing well-groomed professionals. Over the years, the institution has added numerous accreditations and recognitions including QS I-Gauge and others which ensures the standards of its academics.

The Directorate of Distance and Online Education offers MBA programmes via online mode which includes online & offline personal counselling sessions. In addition to this, the university has an online library facility, an industry-oriented curriculum, guest lectures by industry professionals and other features that make this course at par with regular programmes.

Specialisations:

The university offers specialisations through majors, which the student can opt for during the course. These include:

• Human Resource
• Marketing
• Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• Artificial Intelligence
• Finance

Eligibility for Online/Distance MBA Programmes

• Under-graduation:

  An applicant must have finished bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in any field. Some colleges/universities have the criteria of a minimum of 50% marks in under-graduation.

• Entrance Test:

  Generally, for a distance and online MBA programme, no entrance exam is required; only a few institutions ask for CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT score or conduct their entrance test for admission.

• Work Experience:

  No prior work experience is required for admission to an online/distance MBA programme.

• Age Limit:

  The minimum age to apply for online/distance MBA is 21 years with no upper age limit.

Admission process for these courses

• Registration:

  Register online and complete the application form available on the university’s official website.

• Document Submission:

  After filling the basic details in the application form, submit the necessary documents such as Government authorised ID card, previous years’ marksheets, entrance score (if required), and passport-size photo.

• Fee Payment:

  Review all the details submitted online and proceed with the fee payment. You can submit the fee via online mode or any offline mode accepted by the respective university.

• Final Confirmation:

  After the successful payment of fee and verification of the provided information, you will receive the confirmation letter with the login credentials for the online portals of your respective institutions.

Takeaway

Given the rising demands for flexible learning methodology, all the higher education institutions have brought their distance/online courses at par with the regular courses. So now, the applicants do not need to worry about the credibility of their online MBA degrees. According to your career goals, choose the right course and institute and begin your MBA journey at one of the best institutes in Uttarakhand.