Online MBA in Retail Management

Definitely, students can use education loans or payment plans in installments, which will help them to manage their financial commitment better over the period of the course. 

Yes. Scholarships are available for various categories- merit, defense personnel, Divyaang, government employees, Manipal alumni, and more.

Online MBA programs are typically less expensive than on-campus MBA programs. They usually have lower tuition fees and are free from additional expenses such as relocation, commuting, and campus housing. Online MBAs also provide flexible payment schedules and permit students to maintain their jobs during studies, which can help ease the financial burden.

Yes. All learners who pay the full program fee upfront can avail 10% fee concession on total program fee upon approval. In addition to the fee concession, if a learner is eligible for a scholarship, he/she can avail the same. The scholarship amount will be calculated on the total program fee.

Once a candidate’s scholarship is approved during admission, the scholarship benefit shall be applied as per the below table-

For example- In the case of semester-wise fee payment, Semester-1 scholarship benefit shall be applicable in the subsequent semester ie- scholarship benefit of both Semester 1 & 2 shall be applicable while registering for Semester – 2. Thereafter, from Semester – 3, the current semester scholarship benefit shall be applicable.

Learners who arrange for bank loans on their own can avail fee concessions for upfront fee payment. Learners whose loans are facilitated by Online Manipal (including subvention and zero cost EMIs) cannot avail this fee concession. However, they may avail scholarships provided they qualify for them.

*EMI amount mentioned above is applicable for the entire program fee and would need to be paid monthly, for the full duration of the program.

Approval of loans from our loan partners depends on applicants meeting credit norms and submitting required documents. Loan partners may impose other fees and may have additional terms & conditions that must be met by applicants.

For further details on EMIs and other easy financing options, please contact our admission counsellors.

Yes, this online MBA in Retail Management degree can lead to jobs like Retail Manager, Visual Merchandiser, Category Manager, E-commerce Operations Lead, or Store Planning Executive at well-known retail chains, online marketplaces, and global brands.

The curriculum includes subjects such as Retail Marketing, Supply Chain & Logistics in Retail, Consumer Behavior, Sales & Distribution Management, Visual Merchandising, Store Design & Layout, and E-Retailing, along with core management fundamentals.

Classes are delivered through live sessions and recorded video lectures via the LMS. Students can also engage in conversation in the discussion forum.

Yes. All the learners who have done this Online MBA in Retail Management are required to take term-end exams, and any other applicable assessments to fulfil the criteria to be eligible for award of degree.

You will develop skills in: 

• Retail operations and store management 

• Customer relationship and sales strategy 

• Supply chain and logistics coordination 

• E-commerce and digital retail techniques

Students will receive the credentials to access their LMS within 72 hours of confirmation of their admission from the university. 

Yes, students can access the Learning Management System (LMS) from anywhere in the world, as long as they have a stable internet connection and adequate bandwidth for uninterrupted learning.

Students can take up online examinations from any desktop or laptop running a Windows Operating System with the latest version of the Google Chrome browser installed. The Safe Exam Browser (exam portal) is not compatible with iOS devices.

The University term-end examination (TEE) will be held digitally viz. computer-based and online proctored.

Candidates can appear for the exams from the comfort of their homes.

The details of the examination schedule will be made available in the photo admit card. Other details on the examination pattern are available in the program guide provided to students.

Examination results will be published on the student portal. If a student fails to clear any of the papers (either in UE or IA or both), he must re-appear by applying to the University through the re-sitting application along with relevant fees, within the due date.

On satisfying all criteria stipulated by the University, successful students will be awarded their respective program degree by the University.

A student’s performance evaluation will be based on both continuous assessments (CA) through assignments and term-end examinations (TEE) which consist of descriptive and multiple-choice questions. A student must score at least 40% in each of these to be declared as having passed the exam. The assessment ratios of TEE to CA is 70:30.

Practical papers (as applicable)

The assessment in the practical part is based on performance in guided exercises (i.e., day-to-day exercises) and unguided exercises. The latter will be conducted on the last day of the practical sessions in each subject with an external examiner.

A student must score at least 40% in both the parts to be declared as having passed.

Students must score at least 40% in continuous evaluation and 40% in term-end examinations in each course to successfully complete the program. In case the minimum score is not attained, they will need to apply for a re-sit with applicable fees and appear for exam to pass the course.

An MBA in Retail Management is a two-year specialized postgraduate program that teaches students how to understand, run, and improve retail operations, customer experience, merchandising, and sales strategies in both online and offline stores.

Manipal University Jaipur, a NAAC A+ accredited university, is providing a UGC-approved online MBA in HR that is tailored for convenience and career prospects. The course integrates experienced faculty-led live sessions, industry-oriented syllabus, and availability of study materials enabling learners to upgrade themselves in the domains of Retail Marketing, Supply Chain & Logistics in Retail, E-Retailing, and more without taking a break from their jobs.

All your study materials are accessible digitally through the Learning Management System (LMS). You can use them from any place at any time on your desktop or mobile device.

Here’s a quick comparison to help your understanding of the differences between online MBA courses and regular MBA programs:

Yes, all online degree programs offered through Online Manipal are UGC-entitled, making them equivalent to on-campus degrees.

Yes, this MBA program is compliant with AICTE norms. However, as per the University Grants Commission (UGC), Central, State and Private Universities offering Undergraduate, Postgraduate & Postgraduate Diploma programs under the disciplines of Management, Computer Applications and Travel & Tourism in online mode do not require AICTE approval.

Yes, Manipal University Jaipur’s degrees are recognized in Canada. Here are the bodies that evaluates Manipal University Jaipur’s degrees for issuing equivalence certificates . These bodies conduct educational credential assessment (ECA) services for both employers and higher education institutions (HEIs).

World Education Services (WES) – Applicable across US and Canada.
International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS)- Applicable across Canada for employment and immigration purposes. ICAS is the only accepted evaluation service for admission to colleges in Ontario province.
International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES)- The government-mandated ECA service in British Columbia which also serves the interest of all internationally educated applicants throughout Canada.

Yes. Online Manipal offers placement assistance to help students with career opportunities upon completion of their programs. The placement cell undertakes initiatives that focus on skill enhancement and skill assessment of the learners to increase their chances of employment.

Yes. Students of the online degree programs will join the Manipal University Jaipur’s alumni network with all associated privileges. As an alumnus, they can interact with peers and build their professional and personal network with professionals from across the globe. They will be given access to the Manipal University Jaipur alumni portal.