Postgraduate degree
DPU Online MBA
Online MBA from DPU Online. Duration, fees, curriculum, eligibility and admission are all below — every figure is from the university's own prospectus.
About DPU
What an Online MBA is
An online MBA is a postgraduate management degree structured to be studied alongside a full-time job. It broadens your understanding of how a business runs and builds the leadership and decision-making skills expected in management roles.
Who it's for
- Working professionals moving toward a management or leadership role
- Graduates who want a business qualification without pausing their career
- People switching function or industry who need a broad management base
What you'll study
- Core management — strategy, operations and organisational behaviour
- Marketing, finance and accounting fundamentals
- A specialisation chosen later in the programme
- Applied case studies and a capstone project
At a glance
The key facts for the DPU Online MBA, from its prospectus. Fees can change — a counsellor confirms the current figures.
Total fee
₹1,89,400 total (Indian nationals)
Paid per semester. Scholarship of ₹10,000 on full payment within 15 days; No-Cost EMI available. Fees can change — confirm the current amount with a counsellor.
- Duration
- 2 years · 4 semesters
- Eligibility
- A bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).
- Specialisations
- 18 specialisations, including Marketing, Finance, HR, Business Analytics, AI & Machine Learning, and Digital Marketing.
- Credits
- 102 credits · 24 courses plus a project
Learning & assessment
Online assignments and examinations
A project and viva in the final semester.
Curriculum
How the Online MBA is structured at DPU.
Semester 1 — core
- Principles and Practices of Management
- Organizational Behaviour
- Management Accounting
- Managerial Economics
- Business Communication
- Research Methodology
- Environmental Awareness and Disaster Management
Semester 2 — core
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Management
- Financial Management
- Operations Management
- Management Information System
- Strategic Management & Business Policy
- Entrepreneurship Development
Semester 3 — specialisation
- Six courses from your chosen specialisation
- One generic elective — Digital Marketing or Business English
Semester 4 — specialisation & project
- Two courses from your chosen specialisation
- One generic elective — Soft Skills or Business Ethics & Corporate Governance
- Project Work Report — written report, evaluation and viva (8 credits)
- Semesters 1 and 2 are compulsory: six core management courses plus one generic core course each semester.
- You choose one of 18 specialisations at the start of Semester 3 and continue with it through Semester 4.
- Credits by semester are 27, 27, 28 and 20 — 102 in total, across 24 courses plus the project.
- Each 4-credit course is assessed 30% by continuous assessment and 70% by a proctored examination; the two 3-credit generic core courses are assessed fully by continuous assessment.
How admission works
Learner authentication
Register on the DPU online admissions portal, enter your DEB (Distance Education Bureau) unique ID, verify your mobile number and email, and upload your e-Aadhaar.
Admission form and payment
Complete your personal, education and employment details, upload your photo and signature, and pay the fee online.
Confirmation by DPU
DPU verifies your documents and fee, confirms your admission by email, and sends your student login credentials by SMS.
What you'll need
- Government photo ID — e-Aadhaar or passport
- Passport-size photograph
- Your signature
- Marriage certificate — only if your name has changed (female applicants)
- Gazette of India notification — only if your name has changed (male applicants)
Support & career
While you study
- A dedicated mentor for each student, with a faculty feedback call every 15 days
- AI-supported, multilingual learning management system (LMS)
- Recorded lectures to watch anytime, plus virtual live sessions and webinars
- Online assignments, revision sessions and counselling support
Career support
- Placement assistance through the DPU alumni network and corporate tie-ups
- Company-based project work and virtual internships through a partnership with Qollabb EduTech
- Additional edX certifications from partner universities at no extra cost
Common questions
Is a DPU online degree recognised?
Yes. Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth is a UGC Deemed-to-be-University and its Centre for Online Learning is NAAC A++ accredited. A DPU-COL online degree is equivalent to its on-campus counterpart.
How much does the online MBA cost?
₹1,89,400 in total for Indian nationals, paid per semester. A ₹10,000 scholarship applies on full payment within 15 days, and No-Cost EMI is available. Fees can change — confirm the current amount with a counsellor.
What is the eligibility for the online MBA?
A bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).
Which programmes does DPU offer online?
An Online MBA, an Online BBA, and certificate programmes in Digital Marketing and in Hospital & Health Care Management.
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