By: Rupali Sharma
MBA (Masters of Business Administration) has become a trend in India. Every career-oriented student wants to pursue this course to hike their expertise. This two years post graduations degree facilitates students to have relevant skills in business and management. Therefore, thousands of students enrol themselves in the MBA program every year and graduate from different specialised fields like finance, marketing, accounting, etc.
But now, doing an MBA is not only bounded to classrooms. As India is stepping into the world of technology and innovation, the gate for Distance Learning has opened. Now a Distance MBA is equally treated to a regular MBA, UGC started. Hence the approach to distance learning has increased.
In this blog, we are going to learning the different aspects of choosing the best Distance MBA colleges and universities in India. We are going to pen down the parameters on which one can choose the best institute. The main reason behind this concept is, today colleges and universities have their own ranking according to the campus area, number of faculty, equipment required best academics, etc. The parameters are not only bounded to such features but beyond and much more.
Table of Content
- Introduction
- 5 Things to consider while choosing the best distance MBA colleges and universities
- Approval
- Degree Vs Diploma
- Course Fees
- Live and Recorded Lectures
- Placement Assistance
- FAQs
Introduction
There are many students who are not able to attend regular classes or a tight schedule. They can’t do practical work or daily assignments. This may be because of their personal or professional issues. Many students start working after graduation and not willing to do a regular job. In such situations, Distance Learning becomes a boon. If a student wants to pursue a professional course while doing his job then a Distance MBA program suits him/her.
But choosing a write college or a university is a hectic job. Applicants have to search a lot for a better option. A whole day gets ruin while surfing on the internet. At once students think only a big campus, a large number of faculty, practical equipment, etc. is need of the hour. But this is not true while searching for the best Distance MBA program.
5 Things to consider while choosing the best distance MBA colleges and universities
1. Approval
Nowadays getting a degree from any university is not suitable because affiliation is the essential part that covers the value. If you want a worthy degree or diploma then it must be affiliated or approved by a renowned committee. Hence such colleges to provide you with a valuable degree or diploma must be approved by UGC-DEB/AICTE.
Students must keep in their mind that whatever colleges or university they are going to opt for must be affiliated with such an institute. Many universities only have UGC affiliation which is not apt or approved for distance.
2. Degree Vs Diploma
To know what to choose, firstly you must be known to above terms. What is a Degree or Diploma? A degree is a specialisation in a specific field for years in higher education. While a Diploma is a deed issued by an institute that testified that a student has completed his or her study in a particular time for less than one or two years.
Now come to the question of what is more beneficial a degree or a diploma. Distance courses are usually university-affiliated courses and a diploma is an autonomous course. A distance program is usually designed for working professionals while a diploma is designed for both experienced and fresher.
3. Course Fees
While choosing a college or a university, students must be able to compare the fee criteria. Fee criteria are another aspect while opting best distance MBA institute. The fee structure for a Distance MBA program is ranged between 40K-2L. Hence a distance MBA must be budget-friendly to the students.
4. Live and Recorded Lectures
Providing live and recorded lectures by different universities or colleges must be taken into consideration while choosing. Students have to search out if they are provided with live or recorded lectures or not. If not then it is treated equally to self-study material which is vain when giving such amount of fees. Getting an environment of the in-class lecture is fruitful in any way. Students must be aware of this aspect while opting for colleges and universities for a Distance MBA program.
5. Placement Assistance
Now, who can offer online programs? The University Grants Commission in India has also encouraged institutes with NAAC rating above 3.26 and the top 100 NIRF ranked institutes to offer online programs. This year Chandigarh University has proved that online placement assistance can also be done by locking 5000+ jobs offers for the 2021 pass-out. Therefore, choosing the best college for a distance program must consider placement assistance.
FAQs
What can I learn in a Distance MBA program?
You will be studying subjects like finance, accounting, marketing, management, etc. Overall you will be skilled with business and management aspects. It will also nurture your communication skills, leadership quality, presentation and problem-solving skill.
Is distance MBA valuable?
Yes, it is valuable because the academic part is all same as a residential program has. Also, recruiters don’t differentiate them. They treat them equally as the technology has developed so far. So don’t let anything hold you back from pursuing this course.
Is CAT or MAT required for Distance MBA?
Not necessary for a distance MBA program since most of the colleges have their own entrance test. Clearing CAT or MAT will give you a place in a regular MBA program but there’s no such requirement in distance MBA.
What salary package I can get after completing a distance MBA?
You can get more than you anticipate this is because nowadays people are getting a package of 3L to 20L. But that will also depend on the firm and its policies.
Is a PGDM program the same as an MBA?
No. However, the PGDM curriculum is the same as the MBA.