WUD | MBA- Design Strategy & Management Admissions 2025
International Tie Ups | Project Based Learning | State of the art infrastructure | Applications Closing Soon!
Online MBA vs Regular MBA by Dr. G Mallikarjuna, Manipal University, Jaipur
Edited By Team Careers360 | Updated on Feb 06, 2023 11:28 AM IST | #Online Manipal
Online MBA vs Regular MBA: After the COVID-19 pandemic, the education system shifted to online mode. Lot of working professionals opt for an online MBA programme as it is affordable, flexible and offers more opportunities. Before selecting an online MBA, it is important to know how online MBa is different from regular MBA. In the Careers Connect series, Careers360 brings you an exclusive interview with Dr. G. Mallikarjuna, Founding Director of online education at Manipal University. He's an academician and educational administrator with more than 23 years of experience in academic shares planning academics, admissions, examinations, Regulatory compliances and legal Affairs. He's an expert in open and distance learning online education and landscape examinations. Read the full article to know more about online MBA.
Careers360: Why do you think a student should go about choosing an online MBA over the regular MBA?
Dr. G. Mallikarjuna: Online degree is suitable to anyone who wants to acquire knowledge and a quality educational degree at low cost. Working professionals who want to acquire knowledge that will help in his career progression, an online MBA is structured for them. In a regular mode, one needs to take a break from your job, but online education provides the flexibility of doing the degree at the same time you can work.
The major advantage of an online MBA over your regular mode is accessibility. One can enroll in a program in any university across the globe only if they have a stable Internet connection and access to a computer. One can pursue an online MBA at home without any commuting along with the flexibility of time.
The online MBA programme is cost-effective. For example, if you want to do it costs you around 10 lakhs, whereas in online mode it costs you 1.5 lakhs and you are going to get that same degree, same quality syllabus curriculum credits everything at almost one by fifth of cost.
Careers360: What are the important criteria students should keep in mind for opting an online MBA?
Dr. G. Mallikarjuna: Students who are joining first need to verify whether the concerned university has a role of AICTE and UGC. Check the curriculum whether it is the same as that of regular mode.
It is important to check if the institute is providing a proper academic delivery consisting of live classes, expert talks or access to discussion forums. One important thing that needs to be kept in mind is whether universities are supporting career prospects that include placement support same as regular MBA.
Careers350: What is the admission process of online MBA?
Dr. G. Mallikarjuna: The online MBA eligibility criteria is same as of regular MBA. In Manipal University, graduates with the minimum aggregate of 50% along with that candidates need to submit valid CAT or MAT scores. If not, students need to appear for a management aptitude test conducted by the university.
Careers360: Do corporates value online MBA?
Dr. G. Mallikarjuna: The first batch of online MBA programme at Manipal University Jaipur is yet to be placed. However, the online MBA is designed the same as regular MBA programmes. In addition, online MBA students have the advantage of having faculty videos, topics-related videos and others. So, an online MBA has the same value as a regular MBA.
Careers360: Does an online MBA also have internships?
Dr. G. Mallikarjuna: Yes, online MBA also have internships and projects same as regular MBA
Careers360: What are the challenges of an online MBA?
Dr. G. Mallikarjuna: The main challenge of an online MBA is self motivation as the online education is more learner centric. As the student is not in college, there might be a lot of distractions and priorities. It is important for working professionals who are pursuing online MBA that they do proper planning and ensure that they stick to schedule.
Other Popular Private Institutes in India:
Articles
Certifications By Top Providers
Accounting with Tally ERP9
Via NIIT Digital Banking Business Model
Via State Bank of India Digital Skills Artificial Intelligence
Via Accenture Thinking Critically
Via Harappa Banking 101 A Guide for Beginners in the Banking Sector
Via EduBridge Business Analytics Foundations
Via PW Skills Explore Top Universities Across Globe
University of Essex, Colchester
Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQOxford Brookes University, Oxford
Headington Campus Oxford OX3 0BP UKNorthumbria University, Newcastle City Campus
Sutherland Building, Northumberland Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 8STCardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff
Llandaff Campus, Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 2YBUniversity of Reading, Reading
Whiteknights PO Box 217 Reading Berkshire RG6 6AHBristol Baptist College, Bristol
The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol BS8 3NJUS Student Visa Latest News and Updates 2025
6 min ⋆ May 30, 2025 09:05 AM ISTTop 10 Medical Universities in Georgia 2025 - MBBS Colleges & Fees
10 min ⋆ Mar 27, 2025 10:03 AM ISTUS Student Visa Paused By Trump; Students Exploring Germany, UK, Ireland, France as Alternative Destinations
5 min ⋆ May 30, 2025 11:05 AM ISTTop MBA Colleges in Dubai 2025 (with Tuition fees): Best Universities List
15 min ⋆ Mar 21, 2025 10:03 AM ISTIELTS Listening Practice Test 5
19 min ⋆ May 30, 2025 11:05 AM ISTTop 10 SAT Essay Prep Tips to Improve Your Score
8 min ⋆ May 30, 2025 11:05 AM ISTList of Related colleges
Explore Career Options (By Industry)
Marketing Director
A career as Marketing Director is also known as a marketing expert who is responsible for the overall marketing aspect of the company. He or she oversees plans and develops the company's budget. The marketing Director collaborates with the business team to plan and develop the marketing and branding strategies for the company's products or services.
4 Jobs Available
Business Development Executive
A Business Development Executive identifies and pursues new business opportunities to drive company growth. They generate leads, build client relationships, develop sales strategies, and analyse market trends. Collaborating with internal teams, they aim to meet sales targets. With experience, they can advance to managerial roles, playing a key role in expanding the company’s market presence and revenue.
3 Jobs Available
Content Marketing Specialist
Content Marketing Specialists are also known as Content Specialists. They are responsible for crafting content, editing and developing it to meet the requirements of digital marketing campaigns. To ensure that the material created is consistent with the overall aims of a digital marketing campaign, content marketing specialists work closely with SEO and digital marketing professionals.
3 Jobs Available
Sales Manager
A Sales Manager leads a sales team to meet targets, formulates strategies, analyses performance, and monitors market trends. They typically hold a degree in management or related fields, with an MBA offering added value. The role often demands over 40 hours a week. Strong leadership, planning, and analytical skills are essential for success in this career.
2 Jobs Available
Marketing Manager
A marketing manager is a person who oversees a company or product marketing. He or she can be in charge of multiple programmes or goods or can be in charge of one product. He or she is enthusiastic, organised, and very diligent in meeting financial constraints. He or she works with other team members to produce advertising campaigns and decides if a new product or service is marketable.
A Marketing manager plans and executes marketing initiatives to create demand for goods and services and increase consumer awareness of them. A marketing manager prevents unauthorised statements and informs the public that the business is doing everything to investigate and fix the line of products. Students can pursue an MBA in Marketing Management courses to become marketing managers.
2 Jobs Available
SEO Analyst
An SEO Analyst is a web professional who is proficient in the implementation of SEO strategies to target more keywords to improve the reach of the content on search engines. He or she provides support to acquire the goals and success of the client’s campaigns.
2 Jobs Available
Digital Marketing Executive
Digital marketing is growing, diverse, and is covering a wide variety of career paths. Each job function aids in the development of effective digital marketing strategies and techniques. The aims and objectives of the individuals who opt for a career as a digital marketing executive are similar to those of a marketing professional: to build brand awareness, promote company services or products, and increase conversions. Individuals who opt for a career as Digital Marketing Executives, unlike traditional marketing companies, communicate effectively through suitable technology platforms.
2 Jobs Available
Business Analyst
Individuals who opt for a career as a business analyst look at how a company operates. He or she conducts research and analyses data to improve his or her knowledge about the company. This is required so that an individual can suggest the company strategies for improving their operations and processes.
In a business analyst job role a lot of analysis is done, things are learned from past mistakes and the successful strategies are enhanced further. A business analyst goes through real-world data in order to provide the most feasible solutions to an organisation. Students can pursue Business Analytics to become Business Analysts.
2 Jobs Available
Applications for Admissions are open.
Shoolini University Admissions 2025
ApplyNAAC A+ Grade | Ranked No.1 Private University in India (QS World University Rankings 2025)
Amity University Noida MBA Admissions 2025
ApplyAmongst top 3% universities globally (QS Rankings)
Amity University, Noida BBA Admissions 2025
ApplyRanked amongst top 3% universities globally (QS Rankings)
ITM Skills University, Mumbai BBA 2025
Apply100% Placement Assurance | 6 Months Internship | 6 International and 8 National Industrial Visits | Last Date to Apply: 20th June
Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) Admissions 2025
ApplyNAAC A+ Grade | Among top 100 universities of India (NIRF 2024) | 40 crore+ scholarships distributed
UPES MBA Admissions 2025
ApplyRanked #41 amongst institutions in Management by NIRF | 100% Placement
News and Notifications
March 17, 2025 - 06:40 PM IST
February 14, 2025 - 02:30 PM IST
February 13, 2025 - 09:47 PM IST
February 07, 2025 - 07:08 PM IST
February 07, 2025 - 05:12 PM IST
February 01, 2025 - 02:47 PM IST
January 31, 2025 - 10:25 PM IST
Back to top