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24 months
4 Sem
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Accredited in A+ grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council
Accredited in A+ grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council
UGC-entitled Online Degrees Equivalent to Campus Degree
UGC-entitled Online Degrees Equivalent to Campus Degree
Ranked 151-200
Amongst India’s Top #151-200 Universities in 2024
Amongst India’s Top #151-200 Universities in 2024
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Top Private University in North East
Top Private University in North East
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Among Top Leading Universities Showcasing Entrepreneurial Spirit
Among Top Leading Universities Showcasing Entrepreneurial Spirit
Rank 6
Amongst Top 10 Multidisciplinary Universities in East Zone
Amongst Top 10 Multidisciplinary Universities in East Zone

Program Benefits

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Higher earning potential

Get attractive salary packages and explore managerial roles in leading organizations across sectors.

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Master leadership & managerial skills

Build essential skills like leadership, strategic decision making, problem solving, and more by learning key subjects like business economics, quantitative methods in management, project management, global economic environment & policy, and more.

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Better career prospects

Climb up the corporate ladder by acquiring the right skills needed to thrive in top organizations and expand your professional network.

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Get a dual specialization

Pursue an online MBA with a dual specialization by choosing from Finance, HRM, Systems, or Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Marketing. 

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Robust alumni network

Establish valuable connections with professionals from a wide range of backgrounds and gain industry insights that can be invaluable while navigating the competitive job market. Get access to Sikkim Manipal University’s prestigious alumni network.

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Fully online experience with campus immersion

Benefit from a 100% online experience with zero compromise on quality through online enrollment, orientation, classes, assignments, projects, examinations, and placement. Get assistance from dedicated course mentors and 24×7 student support. Also, participate in exclusive campus events and interact with peers & faculty. 

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Access 110+ hours of professional education courses worth INR 50K and get certified.

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Course curriculum

Duration 24 months
Hours 15-20 hours per week
Semester 4 Sem
Course Credit 102 Credits
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Semester 1

Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior

Marketing Management

Accounting for Managers

Business Economics

Business Communication

Legal Aspects of Business

Computer Application in Management

Semester 2

Quantitative Methods in Management

Human Resource Management

Financial Management

Productions and Operations Management

Research Methodology and Statistical Techniques

Global Economic Environment and Policy

Management Information Systems

Semester 3

Core Subjects

Project Management

Business Strategy

Specialization I:

Consumer Behavior and Advertisement and Brand Management

Retail and Distribution Management and Supply Chain Management

Security Analysis and Portfolio Management & Derivative Market

Taxation

Industrial Relation

Competency Mapping & Performance Management

Object Oriented Programming System & Open Source System

Database Management Systems

Operation and Logistics Management

Supply Chain Management

Health Education & Communication

Healthcare and Hospital Core Services

Specialization II:

Consumer Behavior and Advertisement and Brand Management

Retail and Distribution Management and Supply Chain Management

Security Analysis and Portfolio Management & Derivative Market

Taxation

Industrial Relation

Competency Mapping & Performance Management

Object Oriented Programming System & Open Source System

Database Management Systems

Operation and Logistics Management

Supply Chain Management

Health Education & Communication

Healthcare and Hospital Core Services

Semester 4

Core Subjects

Banking and Insurance Management

Project Work

Specialization I:

Market Research

Service Marketing & Global Marketing

Multinational Finance & Risk Exposure Management

Marketing of Financial Services & Mergers and Acquisitions

Organization Development & Human Resource Development

Compensation Management & International Human Resource Management

E-Commerce

Technology Management and Strategy

Materials and Store Management

Quality Management and Global Supply Chain Management

Quality Management in Healthcare

Legal Aspects in Healthcare Administration

Specialization II:

Market Research

Service Marketing & Global Marketing

Multinational Finance & Risk Exposure Management

Marketing of Financial Services & Mergers and Acquisitions

Organization Development & Human Resource Development

Compensation Management & International Human Resource Management

E-Commerce

Technology Management and Strategy

Materials and Store Management

Quality Management and Global Supply Chain Management

Quality Management in Healthcare

Legal Aspects in Healthcare Administration

Learners will be allowed to select any two specializations during the third semester. Once selected, the same will continue in 4th semester.

Potential career options

Job Profiles
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Marketing Management
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Supply Chain Management
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Wealth Management
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Talent Management
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Database Administration
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Logistics Management
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Market Research
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IT Consultancy
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Performance Marketing
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Portfolio Management
Industries
Advertising
Advertising
Financial Services
Financial Services
Information Technology
Information Technology
BFSI
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Retail
Retail
FMCG
FMCG
Supply Chain
Supply Chain
FinTech
FinTech
Logistics & Supply Chain
Logistics & Supply Chain

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Course fee

Full course fee (Four semesters)

USD 1,375

Inclusive of all taxes

Each semester fee

USD 344

Inclusive of all taxes

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Fee concession of 10% & 5% will be provided upon upfront payment of full program fee and annual fee respectively.

Who can apply

Educational qualification

Educational qualification

Candidates must have completed 10+2+3-year or 10+2+4-year or 10+3+3-year bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university/institution, or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) or other competent bodies.

Grades

Grades

Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in graduation (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category).

Educational qualification

Educational qualification

Candidates must have completed 10+2+3-year or 10+2+4-year or 10+3+3-year bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university/institution, or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) or other competent bodies.

 

Candidates who have completed their 10+2 or graduate level education outside India must produce a certificate of equivalence issued by the Association of Indian Universities.

Grades

Grades

Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in graduation (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category).

 Other requirements

Other requirements

Candidates who are not Indian citizens or residing outside India and holding NRE or PIO status will be billed an international fee for respective degrees & may need to submit documents mentioned but not limited to CV, address proof, valid visa, PR card & passport copy as part of the application process.

Meet your expert faculty

Dr. Ishwer Shivakoti
Dr. Ishwer Shivakoti

Ph.D

Dr. Ishwer Shivakoti Assistant Professor (SG) & Assistant Director

Dr. Ishwer Shivakoti
Dr. Ishwer Shivakoti holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and an M.Tech in Production Engineering from Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology and earned his Ph.D. from Sikkim Manipal University. He began his academic career in 2012 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at SMIT and has since taken on several significant academic and administrative roles such as Assistant Registrar (Academics), Assistant Professor (Research), Deputy Registrar (Academics & Skill Development), and he currently serves as Assistant Director and Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) at the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Sikkim Manipal University.
Dr. Anupam Kumar Pandey
Dr. Anupam Kumar Pandey

M.Com., Ph.D.

Dr. Anupam Kumar Pandey Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor (SG)

Dr. Anupam Kumar Pandey
Dr. Anupam Kumar Pandey is currently working as an Associate/Assistant Professor (SG) at Sikkim Manipal University. He has completed his Ph.D. from Banaras Hindu University on Disinvestment in Public Sector Enterprises in India- A Case Study, graduation and post-graduation from Devi Ahilya University, Indore (M.P.). He specializes in income tax, corporate accounting, business regulatory framework, and business finance. Dr. Pandey has over ten years of teaching experience. He has presented multiple research papers at National and International Conferences and has been credited with many research publications in reputed journals.
Mr. Manoj Rai
Mr. Manoj Rai

M.Com, B. Com (Hons.), UGC- NET, NE-SLET

Mr. Manoj Rai Assistant Professor

Mr. Manoj Rai
Mr. Manoj Rai is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Sikkim Manipal University, India and has been part of other institutions such as Sikkim Alpine University, Namchi. He has completed his Master of Commerce with specialisation in Accounting and Finance from the Sikkim Manipal University and Bachelor of Commerce from Nar Bahadur Bhandari Govt. college Tadong, Sikkim. His research interest includes finance and microeconomics.
Ms. Tshering Ganden Bhutia
Ms. Tshering Ganden Bhutia

M.Com, B. Com (Hons.), UGC-NET

Ms. Tshering Ganden Bhutia Assistant Professor

Ms. Tshering Ganden Bhutia
Ms. Tshering Ganden Bhutia is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Sikkim Manipal University, India. She has completed her master’s in commerce (M.Com) from the University of Delhi with major in Marketing Management and minor in International Business, she completed her bachelor’s in commerce (B.Com) from University of Delhi. Her research interest spans Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Mix and Business Environment. She has worked as an intern in NGOs like Feeding India where she worked under the Talent Management Team. She loves reading and crocheting during her leisure time.
Mr. Shubham Sah
Mr. Shubham Sah

M. Com, B. Com (Hons.), UGC-NET

Mr. Shubham Sah Assistant Professor

Mr. Shubham Sah
Mr. Shubham Sah is currently working as Assistant Professor of Commerce, at Sikkim Manipal University. He is pursuing his Ph.D. from the Department of Commerce at the Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, West Bengal. He is a Gold-medallist in the Master of Commerce in Finance & Accounting and was also appointed as a Reviewer of the Journal of Finance and Accounting (JFA). His current research focuses on the application of econometrics in finance, new trends in international markets, and time series analysis. He has published a couple of research articles in National and UGC Care Listed Journals. Also, he has participated in several National and International conferences and has a couple of times Best Paper Awards.
Mr. Royal Moktan
Mr. Royal Moktan

MBA, BBA, UGC-NET

Mr. Royal Moktan Assistant Professor

Mr. Royal Moktan
Mr. Royal Tamang (Moktan) is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Sikkim Manipal University. He is pursuing a Ph.D. from Sikkim Skill University in the Management Department. He specializes in marketing and finance specialization. Mr. Royal Tamang has more than 9 years of teaching (offline and online) and corporate experience combined. He has qualified for UGC-NET twice and holds an array of workshops, training, seminars, and symposiums under him.
Mr. Aranya Ghosh
Mr. Aranya Ghosh

MBA, BBA

Mr. Aranya GhoshAssistant Professor

Mr. Aranya Ghosh
Aranya Ghosh is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Sikkim Manipal University. He has completed his MBA in dual specialization in Human Resource and Marketing from Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology. He has an industry experience of above 2.4 years, where he worked on marketing strategies, gaining an understanding of the client's requirement, the core objective of considering the course, and delivering customized solutions, formulating a business strategy to achieve targets in terms of lead generation and admission, acquiring new customers by educating them about the courses and services offered by the University, while retaining existing customers, assisting in promotional activities including market visits, campaigns, digital & print media displays, and customer engagement, etc.
Mr. Vivek Pandey
Mr. Vivek Pandey

BBA, MBA

Mr. Vivek PandeyAssistant Professor

Mr. Vivek Pandey
Mr. Vivek Pandey works as an Assistant Professor at Sikkim Manipal University. He is pursuing a Ph.D. in Marketing at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, focusing on the impact of online patient support groups on patient empowerment, with a deep enthusiasm for research and intellectual inquiry. He completed his undergraduate (BBA in Human Resources) and postgraduate (MBA in Marketing and Finance) degrees at Lovely Professional University, Punjab. Throughout his academic journey, he has actively researched, presenting numerous papers at national and international conferences and publishing extensively in reputed journals. His notable works include studies such as “Impact of Homophily on Patient Empowerment: A Study of Online Patient Support Groups,” “Content Analysis of Online Patient Support Groups: A Netnographic Approach,” and “Bibliometric Study of Online Patient Support Groups Using PubMed.” Additionally, his research papers have been featured in the proceedings of an international conference.
Mr. Rajdeep Dey
Mr. Rajdeep Dey

B.Tech, MBA

Mr. Rajdeep DeyAssistant Professor

Mr. Rajdeep Dey
Mr. Rajdeep Dey is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Sikkim Manipal University. He has over 12 years of industry experience in government and private firms. He is a dynamic and result-oriented HR professional with over 7 years of experience in employee engagement, talent management, and strategic HR initiatives. Rajdeep Dey has completed his MBA (specialization in Human Resources) and B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and has a proven track record of developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
Dr. Urgen Mangar
Dr. Urgen Mangar

M.B.A., Ph.D.

Dr. Urgen MangarAssistant Professor

Dr. Urgen Mangar
Dr. Urgen Mangar is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Sikkim Manipal University, India. He holds both an MBA and a Ph.D. from the Department of Management and Commerce at Shri Ramasamy Memorial (SRM) University, Sikkim. His primary research interests are in the areas of Consumer Behaviour and Tourism Management. Dr. Mangar has actively contributed to academia through his participation in numerous workshops, and has published research articles in reputed journals. He has also presented his work at various national and international seminars and conferences.
Ms. Sushmita Prasad
Ms. Sushmita Prasad

B.Com, MBA

Ms. Sushmita PrasadAssistant Professor

Ms. Sushmita Prasad
Ms. Sushmita Prasad is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Sikkim Manipal University, India. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from North Bengal University and an MBA from the Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology. She is presently pursuing her Ph.D. in the Department of Management Studies at Sikkim Manipal University. Ms. Prasad brings over eight years of blended experience across academia, research, industry, and startup incubation. Her expertise includes student and startup mentoring, organising academic conferences, and contributing to scholarly publications. She is proficient in quantitative research, financial modelling, and data analysis, with practical experience in tools such as SPSS, Stata, and Microsoft Office.
Ms. Samu Kharel
Ms. Samu Kharel

BBA, MBA

Ms. Samu KharelAssistant Professor

Ms. Samu Kharel
Ms. Samu Kharel is an Assistant Professor at Centre for Distance and Online Education, Sikkim Manipal University and a dedicated research scholar currently pursuing her Ph.D. Her research explores volatility in the Indian stock market, with a focus on market sentiment, behavioral finance, geopolitical risks, economic policy uncertainty, and broader macroeconomic indicators. A gold medalist in MBA (Finance and Marketing) from Sikkim Manipal University, she also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from St. Joseph’s College, Darjeeling. Her diverse professional background includes experience as an accountant, providing a strong practical foundation in finance, and as a radio journalist, enhancing her ability to communicate complex concepts with clarity. Ms. Kharel is actively engaged in curriculum development, academic research, and student mentoring, and is committed to fostering an innovative and learner-centric academic environment.

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The university will evaluate your documents to confirm your admission.

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Degree at a glance

Duration Course Duration

24 months 4 Sem

EMI Total Fee

USD 1,375 *

Admission date Last Admission Date

12th July 2025

Seats Seats Filled

82% Filled

Fee Fee

USD 344   per semester

Frequently asked questions

What is the eligibility criteria for an Online MBA course? Who can apply?

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International students  

Educational qualification   

Candidates must have completed 10+2+3-year or 10+2+4-year or 10+3+3-year bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university/institution, or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) or other competent bodies. 

Candidates who have completed their 10+2 or graduate level education outside India must produce a certificate of equivalence issued by the Association of Indian Universities. 

Grades  

Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate at graduation.  

Other requirements   

Candidates who are not Indian citizens or residing outside India and holding NRE or PIO status will be billed an international fee for respective degrees & may need to submit documents mentioned but not limited to CV, address proof, valid visa, PR card & passport copy as part of the application process. 

What is the duration of an MBA program?

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Like an on-campus MBA, the online MBA from Sikkim Manipal University is a two-year degree program consisting of four semesters. However, students can choose to complete the degree at their own pace in a maximum of 4 years.

What is the admission process for an online MBA degree?

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Here’s a guide to help you begin your online MBA program at Manipal Academy of Higher Education:  

  • Step 1: Fill in your basic, education, & work experience-related details and pay the application fee to register.  
  • Step 2: Pay the admission fee for the first semester/year or full program.  
  • Step 3: Upload supporting documents and submit your application.   
  • Step 4: The university will evaluate your documents to confirm your admission. 

What is the fees for the MBA course?

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International   

Full fee USD 1375 

USD 344 per semester 

How is an MBA with dual specialization different from a regular MBA?

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

Aspect   Online MBA (Dual specialization)  Regular MBA  
Learning Mode   Online, with live + recorded sessions   In-person, campus-based  
Specialization Focus  Offers in-depth learning in two domains simultaneously  Focuses on a single domain (e.g., Finance or Marketing) 
Flexibility   High – Learn anytime, anywhere   Fixed schedule and classroom timings  
Career Continuity   Allows you to work while studying   Typically requires a career break  
Pace of Learning   Self-paced, adaptable to work-life balance   Structured and time-bound  
Cost & Convenience   More affordable, no relocation needed   Higher costs including relocation  

Who should opt for MBA with dual specialization?

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The dual specialization online MBA program of Sikkim Manipal University provides students with the option of choosing from the fields of Finance, HR, Marketing, Systems, and Operations & Supply Chain Management. It is perfect for those who want to diversify their career with the flexibility of dual specialization.

What is the most popular dual specialization in MBA?

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Through the online MBA program of Sikkim Manipal University, learners are given an opportunity to select a dual specialization according to their needs. They can opt for two of the following: Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Systems, Healthcare, or Operations & Supply Chain Management to get a wide range of domain knowledge.

Why choose an online MBA degree from Manipal universities?

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The online MBA program with dual specialization from Sikkim Manipal University (SMU), an institution with NAAC A+ accreditation, provides professionals with necessary business management knowledge. Students have the freedom to tailor their MBA by picking any two specializations from Marketing, Finance, HR, Systems, Operations & Supply Chain Management, or Healthcare, thus becoming multi-skilled professionals and gaining the ability to face the challenges of the rapidly changing business world. All the online degree programs are UGC entitled and compliant with AICTE norms.

What are the MBA course subjects?

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The online MBA course covers basic subjects like Principles of Management, Marketing Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, and Business Economics. It additionally deals with specialized areas such as Project Management, Banking & Insurance, and Business Strategy. The curriculum aims to give students a firm grasp of business ideas and at the same time, skills that are relevant to the industry. 

Our in demand specializations are:  

  • Marketing  
  • Finance 
  • HR 
  • Systems 
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management 
  • Healthcare  
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