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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

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Registration Deadline 16th July 2026
Course Duration 2 Years (4 Sem)
Programme Fee ₹70,000 / Semester Early Bird Scholarship Available
Teaching Method 100% Online
MBA + Career Enhancement Support Optional Add-On | ₹15,000

About the Online MBA at Sastra

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.

Key Features of Online MBA Program

Learn Like a Professional. Think Like a Leader.

SASTRA Online MBA Programme Highlights

Online MBA Curriculum & Course Structure

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

Semester 1

Courses 4/20 Credits 16/80
Course Code Course Name Credit
MBAOL028 Foundations of Management and Organisational Behaviour 4
MBAOL029 Economics for Decision Making 4
MBAOL003 Accounting for Managers 4
MBAOL030 Business Research Methods 4

Semester 2

Courses 5/20 Credits 18/80
Course Code Course Name Credit
MBAOL020 Contemporary Marketing Management 4
MBAOL021 People Management 4
MBAOL007 Financial Management 4
MBAOL022 Operations & Supply Chain Management 4
MBAOL031 Master Class - I 2

Semester 3

Courses 5/20 Credits 20/80
Course Code Course Name Credit
MBAOL009 Strategic Management 4
MBAOL015 Business Analytics & Data Visualisation 4

Semester 4

Courses 6/20 Credits 26/80
Course Code Course Name Credit
MBAOL025 Corporate Laws & Governance 4
ELE-04 Elective - 4 4

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

Online MBA 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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Eligibility

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 & Career Paths

Job Opportunities
General Management

General Manager

Business Consultant

Program Manager

Marketing

Marketing Manager

Brand Manager

Digital Marketing

Operations

Supply Chain

Operations Manager

Project Manager

Strategy

Strategic Planner

Corporate Strategy

Management Analyst

Finance

Investment Banker

Financial Analyst

Treasurer

Human Resources

HR Manager

Talent Acquisition

OD Consultant

Career Paths & Hiring Companies in the Industry

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Programme Fees & Payment Options

Affordable and flexible payment options designed for your learning journey.

Semester Fee

₹70,000

Pay semester-wise

Best Value

Yearly Fee

₹1,40,000

₹1,10,000*

Save more annually

Total Programme Fee

₹2,80,000

₹1,80,000*

For 2 years programme

*Limited-time discounted fee applicable for July 2026 batch admissions.

Student Support Services

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

Fee Includes

  • Interactive learning content and Self Learning Materials (SLM)
  • Live interactive sessions with industry experts
  • Doubt clearing and contact classes
  • Semester exam fees for all 4 semesters
  • Career support services

× Fee Does Not Include

  • Re-exam fees for subsequent attempts
  • Additional administrative charges

Payment Options

Option 01

Make a down payment of ₹20,000 and avail loan/financial assistance for balance fee.

Option 02

Pay semester fee before the specified last date.

Option 03

Pay annual fee upfront before the deadline.

Option 04

Pay complete programme fee before the specified date.

Meet Our Faculty

Dr. Vijayabanu C Professor SASTRA University Faculty

Dr. Vijayabanu, C

Professor

Dr. Vijayabanu, C is currently Professor at School of Management, SASTRA Deemed University in India. She completed her Ph.D. in Human Resource Management in 2000 from Bharathidasan University, India. Her current research interests are focussed around Behavioral Studies, including Personality, Psychological Capital, and Emotional Intelligence. In her role, she teaches various courses such as Human Resource Management Organizational Behaviour, and specialized courses like Strategic Human Resource Management, Training & Development, among others. She brings to her classes enriched knowledge

of 5 years of Research & 25 years of academic experience.She has successfully guided 7 doctoral scholars and currently guiding 1 Ph.D scholar. Her publications include 115 research articles indexed in Scopus, which encompasses 30 articles indexed in Web of Science, along with 12 case studies and 10 book chapters. She has served on the Editorial Review Boards of several academic journals, including Business Theory and Practice, Journal of Management Social Science and Humanities, and Journal of Business Economics and Management.

Dr Renganathan Marketing Professor SASTRA

Dr. Renganathan

Professor

Dr. Renganathan is a distinguished Professor of Marketing, with over 40 years of experience in academia and industry. He has been an integral part of the SASTRA University community for more than 25 years. He has authored more than 50 research articles in esteemed, peer-reviewed, and SCOPUS-indexed national and international journals and also successfully guided research scholars. He is a recipient of the prestigious 'Best Professor in Marketing' award, conferred by ET Now (Economic Times Now) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to marketing education. As a marketing scholar,

Dr. Renganathan's research and teaching interests converge on strategic marketing areas, including Services Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Branding, and Marketing Communication, with a focus on driving business growth and customer engagement.

Dr.V.Srinivasa Kumar Professor SASTRA

Dr.V.Srinivasa Kumar

Professor

School of Management, SASTRA Deemed University, has more than three decades of experience as educator, administrator. Formerly he served as Commercial Manager for 4 years in Agro Equipment manufacturing company taking care of branch operations in Chandigarh. He is also resource person for Data Analytics. He attended workshop in IIM Ahmadabad on ‘teaching with cases’. He connects his industry experiences for the benefit of his students. He holds a Ph.D from Bharathidasan University for his research work on entrepreneurial challenges in SME sector. His areas of interest

include teaching and research in accounting, finance, entrepreneurship and Business Analytics. He handles courses on Finance and Accounting and Data Analytics. He believes in exposing students to the real time data to analyze and understand the scenario. He was associating as faculty with reputed management educational institutes in Chennai. He has published twenty research articles in SCOPUS indexed international journals on finance, macroeconomics. He contributes to the Internship of MBA students from some of the top companies.

Dr Renganathan Marketing Professor SASTRA

CMA .Dr. R.Amudha,

Associate Professor,

School of Management, SASTRA Deemed To Be University, Thanjavur. A Post Graduate in the field of commerce from Bharathidasan University and a fellow member in the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India, Kolkata, Amudha handles courses such as Financial, Cost and Management Accounting, Financial Management, etc., and has 35 years of academic experience. She has published 91 articles in SCOPUS indexed Journals and 25 articles in other International & National Journals. She has also participated and presented papers in National and International Conferences

and published Book Chapters. A Ph.D. from SASTRA Deemed To Be University and her research was on “Customer Satisfaction with respect to Service Quality in Private Sector Bank “and has also published 8 case studies.

Dr Renganathan Marketing Professor SASTRA

Dr. R. Gayathri

M.A, M.Phil., MBA, NET, Ph.D

is currently an Assistant Professor at the School of Management, SASTRA Deemed University, India. With a Doctorate in Economics from Bharathidasan University and over 22 years of dedicated teaching experience, she is a dynamic educator passionate about fostering a comprehensive and engaging learning environment to promote students’ academic growth. A gold medallist in Economics (B.A) from Bharathidasan University, Trichy, her areas of expertise include Economics, International Business, Marketing, and Business Ethics. She is a seasoned professional orator and is proficient in teaching courses such as Economics,

Marketing, and International Business. Her research contributions include the publication of 12 articles in prestigious International and National journals and 25 articles in Scopus-indexed journals.

Dr Renganathan Marketing Professor SASTRA

Dr.Nigama K

Senior Assistant Professor

holds a doctorate in management (Ph. D) from Bharathidasan University, Trichy with post graduation in management (PGDM, Finance) from Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR, Chennai), Masters in Business Administration (MBA - HRM) from Madras University and graduation in Commerce (B. Com) from M.O P Vaishnav College (Chennai). Nigama has more than two decades of experience including academic, research, administration, industry, training and consulting. She is also a post graduate MA in Sanskrit from SASTRA Deemed University. Her industry experience spans for more than

two years including TVS Finance and Services, Chennai. Her academic career is over two decades now, with 9 years of experience at Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM, Trichy), four years at National Institute of Technology, (NIT) Trichy and since 2017, she is with SASTRA Deemed University. At SASTRA, she handles various subjects in the areas of Finance, Accounting, Strategy and Design Thinking. She is in charge of the Research Core Committee at SoM, member of Academic Core Committee, member of faculty recruitment and research scholars selection panel, member of NIDHI - EIR review panel, steers the CEO club with Coaching as its flagship activity, and also associates with TBI, SASTRA for various initiatives. She also serves as doctoral committee member for many research scholars. She has also contributed to the online and distance education programmes offered by SASTRA and co-ordinates assigned UG and PG courses. She was conferred with Gurushreshta Award 2024 by SASTRA for her excellent contribution in academics. She has three funded projects to her credit - Principal Investigators of projects awarded by IMPRESS and IKS and Co-Principal Investigator in Indo- Japan SPARC project. She has produced one PhD in 2024 and currently guiding another research scholar.

Online MBA Review

S. Ram Prasanna

"Overall, the course was good, and the lecturers and guides were very helpful. I hope to utilize the learning gained from this program fully."

Rajendran P

"It was a great learning experience. Thank you for providing this opportunity, and special thanks to all the professors and coordinators."

Sowmiya T

"The online lectures are better compared to other institutions. They continuously update their software, ensuring an improved learning experience."

Hareesh A

"This program is excellent for working professionals who cannot spare time for a postgraduate degree."

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.

Aerial view of SASTRA University campus

Frequently Asked Questions (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.

The Online MBA is a 2-year programme (4 semesters) designed to be completed flexibly by working professionals and fresh graduates.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any discipline. Both freshers and working professionals are eligible to apply.

Yes. The Online MBA from SASTRA University is UGC-entitled and valid for employment in government and private sectors, as well as for higher studies in India and abroad.

The Online MBA programme fee is Rs. 60,000 per semester. Flexible installment and semester-wise payment options are available. An Early Bird Discount is also offered for eligible applicants.

Classes are conducted through a digital learning platform with live interactive sessions, recorded lectures, e-content, and discussion forums for continuous engagement.

Yes. Students receive career guidance, resume-building support, and access to placement assistance services through SASTRA’s career cell.

The programme is taught by experienced SASTRA University faculty along with industry experts who deliver masterclasses and workshops.

Absolutely. The Online MBA is designed with flexible schedules, recorded lectures, and a career-focused curriculum, making it ideal for working professionals.

The programme is 100% online, with no mandatory campus visits required. However, optional workshops and networking events may be offered.
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