Top 10 Distance Learning MBA Colleges in India

In education sector, an MBA sits on the top of all courses. The management education sector in India is increasing day by day. Today, there are 3,900 management schools with more than 3.5 lakh seats. Among this crowd of MBA, hordes of professionals are unable to leave their current jobs but have desire to pursue an MBA degree. To help such professionals, there are various colleges offering distance MBA courses.

Are you looking for more information about universities offering distance MBA learning in India? Here you can.

Mentioned ahead is list of top 10 MBA colleges:

1. Institute of Management Studies (IMT) Ghaziabad:

Located in Ghaziabad, IMT is among top business schools in India which offers distance education courses. All the courses offered are recognized by University Grants Commission. The institute has bagged many accolades for its distance learning management courses, including

2015: Recognized as Best Institute in Distance/Open learning at 8th ASSOCHAM Education Summit National Excellence Awards

2016: Award for Excellence in Distance Education by 24th Business School Affair

2016: CSR Top Distance Learning Institute of India Award by Competition Success Review

2. Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning (SCDL):

Founded in 2001, Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning is award-winning and one of largest distance learning institute. Abbreviated as SCDL, the institute offers Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma and Certificate programs. It's 2 years PGDBA is most popular management program. Students can choose a specialization out of six specializations - Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, Management Accounting and Customer Relationship Management.

3. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU):

Established in 1985, IGNOU is world's largest university in terms of students enrolled. The university offers wide range of distance education courses and MBA is most popular distance education offered by this university. The minimum duration of this course is 2.5 years.

4. ICFAI University:

Established in 1984, ICFAI University has earned reputation in distance learning since last 3 decades and has bagged many awards. The university offers many degrees, Certificate programs and Post Graduate Diploma courses. Its MBA program is divided into 5 modules, and students have to select one elective out of 16 electives.

5. Sikkim Manipal University:

Established in 1995, Sikkim Manipal University offers distance education courses under its distance education arm known as SMU-DE. SMU-DE's distance MBA program is of 2 years and divided into 4 semesters. The maximum duration to complete the course is 4 years and minimum is 2 years.

6. Annamalai University:

One of the most popular universities in South India, Annamalai University was established in 1929. In 1979, Annamalai University DDE (Directorate of Distance Education) was established under which the university provides 500+ courses. The university offers general MBA and 5 other specialized MBA programs under distance learning mode.

7. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies:

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, abbreviated as NMIMS, was established by Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal in 1981. It ranked in list of top 10 B-Schools in India for regular MBA course. Through its NGA-SCE (NMIMS Global Access School for Continuing Education), the institute offers Diploma, PG Diploma and Certificate program in management under distance education mode. All the courses offered are approved by UGC-DEB.

8. Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management:

Established in 1977, Welingkar Institute of management Development (WeSchool) offers full-time regular as well as part-time courses. The courses offered are accredited by University Grants Commission (UGC-DEB). The PGDM course offers various specializations, including Finance Management, Marketing Management, HR Management, Retail Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and much more.

9. Amity University:

Established in 1995, Amity University is popular university in India which offers regular courses as well as online learning. The duration of MBA course is of 2 years with 11 specialization areas. Students can choose from 11 specializations - Marketing and Sales, Finance and Accounting, Operations Management, Information Technology, HR Management, Hospitality Management, etc.

10. Lovely Professional University:

Founded in 2005, Lovely Professional University is counted among top ranked private universities in India. The University offers both regular and distance education courses. Its MBA course is one of best degree courses in field of business management. The minimum duration to complete the course is 2 years and maximum is 5 years. Students can choose from 7 specializations - Marketing, Information Technology, Finance, HR Management, International Business, Retail Management and Operations Management.

Conclusion

There are many other universities as well providing distance MBA course, but these universities ranked highest in this domain.

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