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MBA After Diploma: After completing the 3-year diploma programme in engineering/ IT or any relevant field, candidates can look for an MBA after diploma. According to the MBA eligibility criteria preferred by the universities in India, the candidates must pass a 3-year bachelor's degree from an approved university. The MBA colleges in India do not provide admission to the regular MBA programmes after completing the diploma. Candidates with work experience and 3-year diploma can apply for the online MBA courses offered by various institutes. Some of the institutes offering online MBA after diploma are Amity Online University, IMT Ghaziabad, DY Patil University Online, Hindustan University and others.
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Candidates who completed their diploma have a common question, like, can we do MBA after diploma? The answer is yes. MBA after diploma is also considered a good option for working professionals with a minimum work experience of 2 years. Candidates who wish to pursue an MBA after diploma can apply for the MBA courses offered by some of the institutes. MBA admission requires a three-year bachelor's degree from an approved university.
The list of institutes offering MBA after diploma is mentioned in the below table, along with their corresponding MBA course fees The average online MBA fee is around Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 4 lakhs.
Colleges | MBA Course Fees |
Rs. 70,000 | |
National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) Thiruvananthapuram | Rs. 50,000 |
Matrix Institute of Business Management (NIBM) Noida | Rs. 60,000 |
Rs. 50,000 |
Specializations offered in MBA After Diploma
Candidates who did an online MBA after diploma can get a good chance of getting hired by top organisations based on their skills and work experience. The candidate who chooses the best institutes for an online MBA is also considered to be a factor in getting hired by top companies. The job roles and corresponding salary packages offered for doing MBA after diploma are mentioned below.
Job roles | MBA after Diploma Salary Packages (per annum) |
Management Consultancy | Rs. 20 lakhs |
Business Analysis | Rs. 8 lakhs |
Human Resources | Rs. 5 lakhs |
Business Development Management | Rs. 6 lakhs |
Brand Management | Rs. 14 lakhs |
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As per the latest MBA placement reports, the candidates who completed the online MBA after diploma are placed in the following companies:
Deloitte | H&M | Honeywell |
Accenture | Microsoft | L&T |
Wipro | Sony | JP Morgan |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Pursuing an online MBA is possible only in some institutes rather than universities. The minimum eligibility required is a bachelor's degree to apply for MBA admission.
Yes, candidates who have diploma in engineering or a bachelor's degree from an approved university can apply for the lateral entry programme.
After doing a diploma candidates can either get an entry-level job in from specified field or pursue a bachelor's degree in their specialisation. B. Tech after a diploma is one of the better choices.
The minimum eligibility to apply for the CAT exam is having a 3-year bachelor's degree from an approved university.
After completing the diploma, Candidates can apply for a bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an approved university.
Yes, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has regulated the Post Graduate Diploma in Management programme.
A bachelor's degree from an approved university with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks is mandatory to do MBA after diploma. Candidates having work experience of at least 3 years can apply for the online MBA programmes.
Yes, Work experience is considered to be mandatory while applying for the online MBA after diploma courses.
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