- The online MBA comes with options to specialize in 11 career-focused domains. This includes Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, AI and Data Science, Healthcare and Hospital Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, IT Operations, International Business, E-Commerce and Retail Management, Pharmaceutical Management, and HR Management.
- Designed for freshers and working professionals, the course will help them build core business management skills.
- The degree offers a UGC-entitled, AICTE-approved online MBA from SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST). It includes an end-term project, additional certificate courses, and access to a dedicated Online Career Service Track (OCST).
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) has announced admissions for the new academic session of its 2-year online MBA degree. Designed and delivered by SRM's experienced faculty, the AICTE-approved curriculum combines a foundation in core business management principles with in-depth specialization in a chosen functional area.
Advance your career with SRMIST's UGC-entitled Online MBA. Choose from 11 industry-focused specializations including Finance, Marketing, HR, AI & Data Science, Healthcare & Hospital Management and more.
The program is delivered in a flexible format. It is designed for fresh graduates who want to launch their careers with confidence while preparing to enter the job market, and for working professionals who want to fast-track their path to a managerial role.
Why It Matters Now
UGC's decision to recognize online degrees on par with campus degrees has reshaped employer perception, and 82% of employers now report accepting degrees from UGC-approved online institutions without discrimination. That shift means a working professional no longer has to choose between career progression and stepping away from a job to pursue an MBA.
In this environment, an AICTE-approved, UGC-entitled online MBA from a top-ranked Indian university gives working professionals a credible, recognized path to the higher salaries and managerial roles an MBA unlocks — without pausing their careers.
44% of students who opt to enroll in an online MBA by SRMIST have 1 to 4 years of work experience. This is followed by freshers who constitute 35% of the enrollments. Mid-level experience professionals with 5-12 years of work experience constitute 12% of enrolments.
Curriculum and Learning Outcomes
The curriculum is designed to build a strong foundation in business while giving you the flexibility to tailor it to your career goals. Below is a detailed breakdown of your academic journey over the four semesters:
Semester 1 includes foundational subjects such as Managerial Economics, Financial Accounting, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Organizational Behavior, and Information Management.
Semester 2 builds upon the Legal and Business Environment, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, Business Statistics and Quantitative Methods, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, and Entrepreneurship.
Semester 3 requires learners to take Research Methods in Business alongside five functional electives and one non-functional elective drawn from their chosen specialization.
Semester 4 includes three functional electives, one non-functional elective, and a Project component.
Learners also complete non-functional electives, additional certificate courses, and a final capstone project, enabling them to integrate business strategy with practical, industry-relevant problem-solving skills before graduation.
Throughout the degree, learners also engage with case studies and business simulations to build decision-making skills.
Delivery and Learner Experience
The degree combines live online classes with recorded lectures, allowing working professionals to balance learning with demanding work schedules.
The curriculum is regularly updated to reflect industry needs. Final-year postgraduate online learners also get access to the Online Career Service Track (OCST).
OCST helps students prepare for employment through pre- and post-training assessments, as well as employability skills training covering numerical, verbal, and logical reasoning, customer focus, and personal effectiveness.
Learners also receive up to 3 core job interview opportunities, each followed by a review and feedback. The track concludes with a final performance review and a digital certificate.
Degree and Career Outcomes
Upon successful completion, learners are awarded a Master of Business Administration degree from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, delivered under the AICTE-approved, UGC-entitled online MBA degree program.
The curriculum structure includes 11 specializations, 1 end-term project, and 6 additional certificate courses.
About SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Established in 1985, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) is among India's most highly ranked universities.
The institute is led by a faculty of over 3,200 academics and researchers. It offers a hands-on, experiential learning environment through both on-campus and online programs, supported by international collaborations and industry partnerships.
SRMIST is ranked among the top 1001–1200 universities globally by the QS World University Rankings in 2025 and ranked 11th in the MHRD-NIRF University Ranking 2025.
It is accredited with the highest NAAC grade (A++) and is ranked 2nd in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA).
Disclaimer
Great Learning acts as the Marketing Services Provider for the online programs offered by SRMIST. SRMIST is responsible for conducting the admissions process and solely manages academic delivery, curriculum, evaluation, and certification.
