Symbiosis University Online MBA Program - good or Bad

Symbiosis International (Deemed University)

Symbiosis International (Deemed University), a multi-disciplinary university offers its students and faculty a vibrant learning ecosystem. Symbiosis was established in 1971 by Prof. Dr. S.B. Mujumdar, which was a ‘home away from home’ for international students. The Institution is based on the principles of Vedic thought of "World as One Family".

The university is awarded the Category-I status by UGC, and an 'A++' grade by NAAC. The university is also ranked 32nd in the Universities Category of NIRF 2023, and ranked tenth in the category of 'University & Deemed to be University (Private-Self-Financed)' in Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievement (ARIIA) 2021. Globally the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2022 has ranked Symbiosis International University amongst the top 800 – 1000 Universities in the World. The University is also ranked in the top 350 Universities in Asia by the QS Regional Rankings, and is the only Indian university to have received the Asia Pacific Quality Label.

In addition to rich on campus programmes in the conventional mode, the University also offers online Programmes entitled by UGC through its Centre for Distance and Online (CDOE), the Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL).

At the Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL), many programs are offered in various domains of healthcare including healthcare management, clinical research, nutrition & dietetics, nursing and disciplines related to healthcare such as health communication, hospital architecture planning and design etc. In addition to these programs, the SSODL also offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in economics, media, computer management in the online mode of delivery. The program content and delivery are through the experts in relevant disciplines. Our endeavour is on leveraging technology to create a wholesome environment of complete teaching and learning.

The School of Online and Digital Learning (SSODL) is equipped with a full-fledged call centre for addressing the issues faced by learners. The learning material which would facilitates the self-learning is available to the learners on the learning management platform. The learning management platform would also provide access to the recordings of the videos of the sessions. The school would be using technology for assessment thus creating a complete contactless process from enrolment to teaching learning to assessment.

Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL)

Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL) is a constituent of the prestigious Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU). SSODL offers online programmes ( UG & PG degree ) recognised by the UGC and AICTE. Programmes offered by SSODL are delivered in an online and digital mode imparting the same skills, knowledge and domain expertise of regular physical programmes offered under Symbiosis in terms of academic rigour, excellent faculty and a learner centric outcome based education, along with the flexibility of self-paced learning. Our Business, Technology, Humanities, and extremely well received Health Care programmes, equip our students to become leaders with the moral depth and intellectual rigour.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

MBA  Prepare students for an excellent corporate career, combining theory with practical business, classroom teaching with Management Development

Programme Highlights

• Symbiosis online Degree Programme equally credible as offline
• 100% Online Programmes- No campus visit required
• Online assessments as per UGC Guidelines
• 24*7 Access to Learning Management System
• Curriculum developed by experts from top 10 Symbiosis Institutes in India
• Access to recorded sessions- learn at your own pace
• Live Teacher - student lectures & interactions
• Peer-to-peer doubt sharing & solving sessions

Duration (in months): - 24 (Online)

Reservation: - NOT APPLICABLE

Eligibility: - Graduate from any recognized University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade at graduation level. (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).

Selection Procedure: -Based on fulfillment of eligibility norms and submission of documents.

Medium of Instruction :- English.

Programme Pattern :- Semester

Course and Specialization :- Specializations-
As per Annexure A
List of specializations offered:
1. Marketing
2. Human Resource Management
3. Finance
4. Operations
5. Logistics & Supply Chain Management
6. Agri Operations Management
7. International Business
8. Business Analytics
9. Hospital and Health Care Management

Standard of Passing :- The assessment of the student for each examination is done, based on relative performance. Maximum Grade Point (GP) is 10 corresponding to O (Outstanding). For all courses, a student is required to pass both internal and external examination separately with a minimum Grade Point of 4 corresponding to Grade P. Students securing less than 40% absolute marks in each head of passing will be declared FAIL. The University awards a degree to the student who has achieved a minimum CGPA of 4 out of maximum of 10 CGPA for the programme.
The Class is awarded based on the performance of the student in continuous & term end assessment.

Award of Degree/ Diploma/ Certificate :- Master of Business Administration will be awarded at the end of semester 4 examination by taking into consideration the performance of all semester examinations after obtaining minimum 4.00 CGPA out of 10 CGPA.