The online MAHE MBA is designed for those who need flexible hours and quality education at the same time. Learners receive recorded video lectures, interactive forums, and weekend live classes, which are all conducted on an advanced online learning management system (LMS). This gives them the space to study whenever, wherever they want—be it early morning, during breaks at work, or late at night. Exams and quizzes can be done in given time frames. Also, there is unlimited access to course materials, which makes it convenient to manage work, personal life, and studies.

Educational qualification

Candidates must have a 10 + 2 + 3-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/institution, or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities.

Candidates who have completed 10+2 education 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 in graduation.

Work experience

Work experience in reputed organizations is required. Fresh graduates must submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) video to apply.

Like an on-campus MBA, the online MBA from Manipal Academy of Higher Education 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.

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

• Step 1: Submit your basic, education, and work experience details or SOP video (for fresh graduates) 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.

Foreign Students 

Educational Qualification 

Candidates must have a 10+2+3-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/institution or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities. 

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

Grades 

• Candidates must have at least 50% marks in aggregate. 

Work Experience 

• Work experience is desirable. 

Other Requirements 

• Students & working professionals who are not Indian citizens or residing outside India holding NRE, 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. 

Like an on-campus MBA in Pharmaceutical Management program, the online MBA also 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.

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

• Step 1: Fill in your basic, education, and 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. 

This program is ideal for graduates in pharmacy, life sciences, or biotechnology, and working professionals in the pharma or healthcare sectors aiming to transition into leadership, product management, or regulatory roles.

Yes, candidates applying for Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s online MBA program must have a minimum of one year of professional work experience in any reputed organization. Candidates are required to submit proof of employment or work experience, such as an ‘experience certificate,’ along with other documents during the application process. Validation of work experience related documents submitted by the candidate is at the sole discretion of the university and final decision in this regard will be taken by the university.

Minimum duration for post graduate program is two years. However, validity of the program is double the duration i.e., students will be able to complete the program in four years.

The university may consider recent graduates with a minimum of 50% in their undergraduate studies on a case-by-case basis.

If eligible, candidates will be required to clear an interview round to assess their suitability for the program.

Yes, students have access to various payment methods. The full program fee upfront, can choose to pay it annually, semester-wise, or use a no-cost EMI (for Indian students) facility with the bank that is financially partnered.

Yes, scholarships are available for students. Here are the details.  

Yes, they are more affordable because of lower tuition and no relocation or living expenses. With flexible payment options, they are more affordable.

Yes. All learners who pay the full program fee upfront can avail 5% 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 depend 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. Graduates can pursue careers as Product Managers, Regulatory Affairs Specialists, Pharma Sales Managers, Marketing Executives, or Business Development Managers in pharmaceutical companies, healthcare firms, or biotech startups.

Yes, an MBA provides professionals with strategic, managerial, and leadership capabilities that enable them to move up the career ladder, increase their salary, and maintain their competitiveness in a rapidly changing market.

The MAHE online MBA course consists of various core subjects like Managing People & Organizations, Financial Management, Marketing Management, Strategic Management as well as Business Communication. Learners get covered topics like Managerial Economics, Legal Aspects of Business, Entrepreneurship & Innovation and also they must finish a Capstone Project. The syllabus is a mixture of theoretical understanding and practical skills aimed at helping students deal with business problems in the real world. 

Our in-demand specializations are: 

• Healthcare 

• Pharmaceutical Management 

• Finance 

• Business Analytics 

• Marketing 

• Operations Management 

• Data Science 

• Human Resource Management

The main subjects of the course are Principles of Management, Marketing Management, Financial Management, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, Pharma Sales & Distribution, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Healthcare Policies, and Strategic Management.

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

The students are required to take term-end exams, and any other applicable assessments to fulfil the criteria to be eligible for an award of degree.

You’ll gain skills in: 

• Pharma brand management and product marketing 

• Understanding of pharmaceutical laws and regulatory compliance 

• Sales and distribution management in pharma sector 

• Strategic planning and market research 

• Business communication and leadership in healthcare settings

Students can take up online examinations from any desktop/laptop.

The assessment system has been conceived, developed and administered on a rigorous and fair basis to bring out the best in students and prepare them for a successful career.

A student’s performance evaluation will be based on both Internal Assessment (IA) and End Term Examination (ETE). The assessment ratio of IA to ETE is 30:70.

Internal assessment is based on learner’s participation in discussion board, performance in assignments, performance in unit wise graded quizzes and percentage of content access.

At the end of each semester, the student is required to appear for the End Term Proctored Online Examination.

A student must score at least 40% in Internal Assessment (IA) to become eligible for End Term Examination (ETE).

A student must score at least 40% term-end examination to be declared as having passed in a subject.

The university uses 10 Point Grading System – A+ (10), A (9), B (8), C (7), D (6), E (5), F-Fail (0)

If you fail to clear any paper/subject in End Term Exam (ETE), you must apply for re-sit exams whenever the University conducts by paying a requisite fees/paper.