Online MBA

Programme from SASTRA

Deemed To Be University
MBA + Career Enhancement Support = Career-Ready Success

14-30 LPA+

Average salary in this domain

4000+

Jobs open every year in this domain

Electives to choose from:

  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • General Management
Registration Deadline

9th July 2026

Course Duration

2 Years (4 Sem)

Fee

Rs. 70,000 / Sem Early Bird Discount Available

Teaching Method

Online

MBA + Career Enhancement Support

Optional Add-On | ₹15,000

About Online MBA

SASTRA Online MBA: Not Just a Degree — A Career Engine for Your Dream Career.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme (Online Mode) at SASTRA Deemed University is thoughtfully designed for ambitious working professionals who aspire to accelerate their career growth. While the curriculum covers all the core management disciplines, it also integrates the evolving demands of today's dynamic business environment, helping learners build structured knowledge and practical skills that are highly valued by employers. Delivered through a 100% online learning format, the programme offers the flexibility to study at your own terms without compromising on academic quality or professional commitments.

Additionally, every SASTRA Online MBA student is enrolled in a structured, semester-wise Career Development Program designed to build career readiness from Day 1. Live interactive sessions, simulation games, and collaborative group exercises provide hands-on, experiential learning while creating valuable networking opportunities. With a strong focus on industry exposure, practical application, and career advancement, the programme empowers learners with the skills, confidence, and earning potential needed to achieve their professional aspirations.

Programme Highlights

Learn Like a Professional. Think Like a Leader.

UGC-Approved Degree
Career-Integrated Curriculum
100% Flexible Learning
Industry Masterclasses
Simulation & Live Projects
Built For Ambition

Credibility That Corporate India Recognises

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The program consists of a total of 19 Courses (17 Core courses and 2 Master courses) with one Project Work amounting to 80 credits.

Your Career Development Journey

A Structured 4-Semester Roadmap to Become Industry Ready

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What You Gain Throughout the Journey

Personalized Career Guidance
Industry-Relevant Skills
Professional Branding & Networking
Interview Readiness
Industry Mentorship
Career Support & Placement Assistance

From MBA Student to Industry-Ready Professional

One journey. Four semesters. Endless opportunities.

Online Learning Methodology

  • A pre-recorded video of an expert delivering a lesson or presentation on a particular topic.
  • Videos will be uploaded weekly for 12 weeks.
  • Videos remain accessible until semester completion.
  • Access anytime across devices.
  • Asynchronous Mentoring.
  • E-books, Lecture Notes, PPT and Open-Source Materials.
  • The contents will be a mix of all the above available for the students to use comprehensively.
  • All materials will be made available from day 1 for the entire semester students can download.
  • It can be accessed any time across devices.
  • Synchronous Teaching & Learning.
  • Students must go through / study the previous three weeks content before sitting for webinars.
  • Each webinar is two hours long and occurs every alternate week of the Programme (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12th weeks).
  • This session will be doubt-clearing sessions only of previous weeks content.
  • Each Assessment will be MCQs / Descriptive patterns.
  • Totally 6 Assessments starting from 3rd week of the Programme (3,5,7,9,11,13 weeks).
  • All courses will have 6 Assessments out of which best of 5 will be taken into consideration and it is compulsory.

What You Graduate With

A degree that proves your knowledge. A skillset that proves your readiness.

Structured knowledge of business concepts applied in today's industry

Best practices to solve real managerial and organisational challenges

Analytical and critical thinking for confident decision-making

Real-life problem solving through live projects and case studies

Personal career clarity through a structured, personalised assessment

Career readiness through a structured, personalised assessment

ATS-optimised resume and a recruiter-ready LinkedIn profile

Business communication, interview preparation, and job application strategy

Industry mentorship across all four semesters

Data Analytics (Power BI — Level 1 & 2)

Digital Marketing (Level 1 & 2)

AI Tools for Business

Accounting ERP & GST · MS Excel

Programme Eligibility

  • Graduate from a recognized university
  • Educational pathways: 10+2+3, 10+3+3, 10+3+4, or 10+2+4
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Earn Your SASTRA MBA. Make It Count.

Your degree is earned — not handed out. SASTRA holds its graduates to a standard that employers respect.

How You're Evaluated

Throughout the programme, participants undergo periodic evaluations that may include:

Quizzes, Class assignments, Case analyses
Projects and live application exercises
Other objective and subjective assessments as determined by the instructor

These evaluation components are designed to help learners apply conceptual knowledge to practical organizational decision-making scenarios, building both technical expertise and career readiness.

To Receive Your MBA Degree

SASTRA University will award the MBA Degree to participants who:

  • Successfully complete all assessment components.
  • Meet the specified attendance requirements.

Timely completion of all academic requirements and active participation throughout the programme are essential to successful completion.

Every assignment is an opportunity to solve a business challenge. Every project is designed to strengthen your professional capabilities. Graduate with a SASTRA MBA that is backed by practical skills, real-world exposure, and the confidence to take on your next career opportunity.

Job Opportunities

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General Management

  • General Manager
  • Business Consultant
  • Program Manager

Operations

  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager

Finance

  • Investment Banker
  • Financial Analyst
  • Corporate Treasurer

Marketing

  • Marketing Manager
  • Brand Manager
  • Digital Marketing Strategist

Strategy

  • Strategic Planner
  • Corporate Strategy Manager
  • Management Analyst

Human Resources

  • HR Manager
  • Talent Acquisition Specialist
  • Organizational Development Consultant

Career Paths & Hiring Companies in the Industry

Programme Fees

Semester Fee

INR 70,000

Yearly Fee

INR 1,40,000 INR 1,10,000*

Total Programme Fee (2 years)

INR 2,80,000 1,80,000*

Semester Fee

USD 1100

Yearly Fee

USD 2200 USD 1900*

Total Programme Fee (2 years)

USD 4400 USD 3400*
*Limited Time Discounted Fee

Student Support Services

Offered as a value-added optional service at an additional fee of ₹15,000. Terms and conditions apply.

The above fee is applicable for the July 2026 batch admissions.

Fee Includes
  • Interactive learning content and Self Learning Materials (SLM)
  • Live interactive sessions with Industry experts
  • Doubt clearing and other contact classes as specified
  • Semester exam fees for all 4 semesters
  • Career support services
Fee Does Not Include
  • Re-exam fees for any subsequent attempts
  • Any other administrative charges that are not covered above
Payment Options
Option 1

Make a down payment of Rs.20000 and avail loan/financial assistance for the balance fee.

Option 2

Pay Semester fee on or before the specified last date.

Option 3

Pay the annual fee upfront on or before the specified last date.

Option 4

Pay the full programme fee on or before the specified last date.

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About Sastra University

With a humble beginning in the year 1984, SASTRA's progress in the last 36 years is a testimony to its commitment to building a University as envisaged in its guiding model. Today, SASTRA is one of India's premier institutions offering undergraduate, postgraduate & doctoral programmes in Engineering, Management, Law, Sciences, Humanities and Education. It was conferred Deemed-to-be-University status in 2001 by the University Grants Commission under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. SASTRA also has an MHRD-notified off-campus named Srinivasa Ramanujan Centre (SRC) at Kumbakonam.

As a comprehensive University, its teaching programmes are complemented by research engagements, consultancy assignments, training and extension activities. This has been re-accredited by NAAC (fourth cycle) with the maximum grade of 'A++' (3.76/4.00). It is also recognized as a Category I Institution based on the UGC's categorization of universities under the Graded Autonomy Regulations, 2018. Twelve engineering programmes of SASTRA have been internationally accredited for a period of 9 years by the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), UK recognizing SASTRA's academic excellence. In the NIRF ranking, SASTRA has always been placed among the top 40 Universities with a current position of #29 in 2025. It is also recognized as a Scientific & Industrial Research Organization by the Government of India.

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Programme FAQs

The Online MBA from SASTRA University is a flexible, UGC-approved program designed for working professionals to upskill in business management and leadership, delivered 100% online.

Absolutely! The Online MBA in Chennai offers convenient access for professionals anywhere in India, allowing students to pursue a prestigious degree without relocating.

As a Top Online MBA in South India, the program provides quality education with industry-relevant content, ensuring accessibility to learners across the state.

Yes, the Online MBA Degree in SASTRA is UGC-approved and highly respected in academic and corporate circles.

This program offers flexible schedules, practical insights, and live sessions, making it perfect for professionals managing work while pursuing their MBA online in SASTRA.

With its reputation for academic excellence, SASTRA delivers a Top UGC Online MBA Degree in South India that combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications.

SASTRA’s Online MBA in South India provides core business subjects and electives tailored for various industries, empowering students to elective to excel in their areas of interest.

The program equips learners with strategic skills and business acumen, ensuring graduates of the MBA online in SASTRA excel in leadership roles across industries.

Yes, the Online MBA Degree in SASTRA is designed for working professionals, offering weekend classes and a flexible structure to balance work and studies.

Applications for the Top Online MBA in South India are open through the university’s website. Prospective students can submit their documents and register online.

The Career Support Services are an optional add-on service designed to complement your MBA by providing personalized career support, including career planning, resume and LinkedIn profile enhancement, industry mentorship, interview preparation, and job-readiness guidance to help you achieve your professional goals.

No. The Career Support Service is an optional value-added offering available exclusively to SASTRA Online learners at an additional fee of ₹15,000. Students may choose to enroll based on their career development needs.

While your MBA equips you with academic knowledge, the Career Support Service focuses on employability and career growth. It helps you build a stronger professional profile, improve interview readiness, receive mentorship, and develop a clear career roadmap.

The program is available exclusively to SASTRA Online students and can be availed as an optional add-on during enrollment into the MBA programme, subject to applicable terms and conditions.

  • For Indian Participants - Graduates (10+2+3) or Diploma Holders (only 10+2+3) from a recognized university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government) in any discipline.
  • Diploma Holders (10+3) will be considered on a case-to-case basis subject to having a minimum of 7 Years of work experience in a supervisory role at the time of applying for this programme.
  • For International Participants - Graduation or equivalent degree from any recognized University or Institution in their respective country.
  • Minimum of 5 years overall work experience.

This programme is ideal for mid to senior level professionals including but not limited to

  • Business, Functional and/or Managers who aspire to or are expected to move into higher echelons of management.
  • Working professionals with considerable experience in their respective domains keen to broaden their horizons through academic interventions and training in the field of general management.
  • Business Heads, Leaders and Practicing managers who wish to undergo a structured learning in the concepts, theories, practices and developments in the field of management.
  • Entrepreneurs and business owners who desire to gain practical skills across different aspects of business management.

IIM Kozhikode’s Professional Certificate Programme in Supply Chain Management has been specifically designed for experienced professionals who want to enhance and advance their skills and achieve their organizational goals. 5 years overall work experience preferably in the supply chain domain is a prerequisite for this course.

Speak to Veranda HigherEd’s Programme Advisors to know more about the programme and how it will benefit your career progression goals. The Programme Advisor/Admission Manager at Veranda will do a preliminary eligibility check with the interested candidates. This may include for initial scrutiny against specified eligibility criteria like educational qualifications, years of experience, details of current employment and proficiency in English amongst others. Once eligibility has been established, qualifying candidates may register online at and proceed to pay the first Instalment or the full programme fee online. Candidates will also be required to furnish soft copies of necessary documents for validation and selection. Candidates will be required to pay the programme fee as per the options chosen by the candidate. If you have any questions about the kind of supporting documents that needs to be uploaded, please speak with our Programme Advisor/ Admission Manager who will be able to guide you through the process. All the information and documentation provided by you at the time of enrolment will be duly verified by Veranda and the Institute and if it is determined that the information and/or documentation provided by you is inadequate and/or does not substantiate the entry requirements and prerequisite criteria to the course, then your enrolment to the course will be cancelled with immediate effect and you may run the risk of forfeiting the fee paid.

You can email the Admissions Office at [email protected] or call your Programme Advisor or Admissions Manager.

In order to secure admission to this programme, you will be required to submit soft copies of the following documents

  • Passport size photograph
  • ID proof (Copy of Adhaar card, driving licence, passport or similar)
  • Copy of Degree Certificate and Marksheet as available
  • Declaration of details of work experience as mandated

Indian participants will need to pay Rs.2,99,000 + GST as programme fee. Participants residing outside India will be required to pay USD 5400 as programme fees.

The programme fee includes your application fee, tuition charges for all live and synchronous sessions, learning materials, case studies, class exercises, assessment charges as applicable as well as the boarding and lodging charges during the in-campus immersion.

While the campus immersion fee along with the boarding and lodging charges are included as a part of the programme fee, the actual travel related expense will need to be borne by you.

Yes, Veranda has tied up with a financial service providers. Should you require any assistance with financial loans, our Programme Advisor/Admission Manager will be happy to support you with the guidelines for the same. However, the decision to grant the loan will depend on the adequacy of documents submitted and will be at the sole discretion of the respective financing agency/bank. The loan itself will be based on a mutual agreement exclusively between you and the financing agency/bank and Veranda will have no role whatsoever in this financing arrangement between the two parties. In order to proceed with the loan, you will need to complete your online registration with Veranda, pay the Instalment 1 amount and share the necessary documents for validations.

Yes, if your credit or debit card has a payment through EMI option enables, you can choose an EMI option at the time of paying through your credit or debit card. We also have other financing options offered through other financial service providers that you may wish to consider. For more information, reach out to our Programme Advisor/ Admissions Manager.

If you choose to opt out of the course with more than 21 days remaining for course commencement, you may raise the request for the same with our Student Relationship Manager and you will be eligible to get an appropriate refund post deduction of a penalty amount of Rs.5900 if you are an Indian participant & USD 125 if you are a foreign participant. You will not be eligible for any refund if the refund request is received within 21 days or less from the course commencement date.

Veranda, in partnership with an Institute, where applicable, reserves the right to cancel courses at any time owing to reasons like insufficient enrolments, trainer indisposition, pandemic related or force majeure events. In the event that Veranda or the Institute cancels a scheduled course, the participant will receive full fee refund for the same. All refunds, in such cases, will be processed within 30 days from intimation of refund approvals by Veranda.

Valid requests for refund of fees on account of cancellation of enrolment by the participant shall be considered only if such requests are received at least 21 days prior to class start of the programme. On receipt of such valid requests for refund of fees, the down payment or fee paid shall be refunded after deducting a penalty of Rs.5000 for Indian participants & USD 125 for foreign participants. All refunds, in such cases, will be processed within 30 days of receipt of a valid refund request. In all other cases, no refund shall be made.

No, in the normal course, we do not encourage transfers to subsequent batches as it impacts your learning and career goals. Additionally, batches are monitored by the institute and are run as per their standards. However, in exceptional & compelling circumstances, you may raise your concern and transfer request with your Student Relationship Manager (SRM) who will present your case to the Institute for approval. You will be eligible to transfer to a subsequent batch if and only if the request is explicitly approved by the Institute(s). Do note that such batch transfer requests needs to be made at least 21 days prior to the commencement of the programme.

In the event that your transfer request to a subsequent batch is approved, any amount paid by you within the current financial year shall be considered as advance payment towards the next batch. However, you will be required to pay the following additional charges

  • A Batch Transfer fee of Rs.5900
  • Differential amount of fees if there is a difference in the program fee between the 2 batches
  • Actual costs for tools/simulations/licences or learning materials – as determined by the Institute.
  • If the batch transfer request is approved more than one financial year apart, only the base fee paid will be considered as advance payment towards the next batch. The tax component will not be adjusted towards the applicable for the current batch you are being transferred to.

You can attend the live classes of this programme using a laptop or desktop with basic specifications. However, in order to optimize your learning experience we recommend that you have the following,

  • Internet speed of 1 Mbps minimum (preferable wired connection).
  • Supporting OS – Window 7, Window 8, Widows 10, Safari & Mac OS.
  • Recommended Browser – Google Chrome and Firefox
  • Recommended Device – Laptop or Desktop (Avoid using Mobile or Ipad)
  • Functional web cam, microphone and speaker enabled on your laptop/desktop
  • Latest Adobe flash player should be installed in your system.

Once your admission to the programme is confirmed, dedicated Student Relationship Manager (SRM) will be assigned to you and you may direct all your queries and questions related to the content and delivery to you assigned SRM. Alternately, since the classes are all live and virtual, you will also have the opportunity to raise your academics related questions and doubts with the faculty either real time during the class or offline through our LMS.

Any queries you have regarding the programme or the admission process may be directed to our Admissions team. Once your enrolment to a programme is confirmed, a dedicated Student Relationship Manager (SRM) will be assigned to you and you may raise all subsequent queries and clarifications with the assigned SRM.

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