Is Chandigarh University Online MBA Worth It?

Chandigarh University MBA is delivered via the online learning portal of the university on onlinecu.in. The programme is administered by the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE). It is a 2-year postgraduate programme with 4 semesters. Candidates may complete the programme in a maximum period of 4 years. Any graduate from any stream can enroll in this programme. There is no entrance test.

Yes, online MBA from Chandigarh University is entitled by the UGC Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB). That means that the course is valid for jobs and higher studies in India provided that it has the proper entitlement of the UGC for that particular session. It is also valid for government jobs where online degrees are eligible. The programme is AICTE aligned and WES recognised too. This can help if a student wants to pursue his or her further studies or work abroad. Also, Chandigarh University has been given an A+ grade by NAAC.

Chandigarh University Online MBA fee can vary based on the certificate option selected by the student. The official programme page lists a total fee of ₹2,20,000 before the early-bird discount. The discount also differs based on the certificate option.

Chandigarh University Online has more than 25 specialisations for an MBA. The students have options to select their area of specialization from traditional management streams or from relatively new areas like FinTech and Business Analytics.

• Marketing: Marketing, Digital Marketing and Brand Management
• Human Resources: Human Resource Management
• Finance: Finance, Banking and Insurance, FinTech and Foreign Exchange Management
• International Business: International Business and International Relations
• Technology and Analytics: Business Analytics, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology
• Operations: Operations Management and Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Management: Entrepreneurship, Family Business and General Management
• Industry-Based Specialisations: Hospital Management, Event Management, Travel and Tourism Management and Airlines and Airport Management
• Other Areas: Retail Management, Entertainment and Media, Disaster Management and Product Management

Chandigarh University online MBA can be compared with other famous online MBA programs like Amity Online MBA, NMIMS, Manipal Online and LPU Online MBA. The following table compares different universities based on fee structure, accreditation, NIRF ranking, and other aspects.

Online Placement Assistance by Chandigarh University has more than 300 corporate recruiters. They assist the students with resume writing, interview practice, LinkedIn session and career counseling. The university has mentioned salary packages ranging from ₹8 LPA to ₹70 LPA at different stages in their career. The jobs available for MBA candidates include finance, banking, marketing, consulting, HR, IT, production, healthcare and hospitality sectors.