Online MBA is gaining popularity among the youth as most companies prefer to hire graduates with a professional management degree. The online degree program has been a boon to working professionals as it helps them to gain the degree without leaving their jobs. However, choosing the right course and college is a tough task. In this article, we have compared the online MBA program from NMIMS and Symbiosis so that you can make an informed decision.

Symbiosis Online MBA Vs. NMIMS Online MBA

UGC and AICTE recognise both colleges NMIMS & Symbiosis therefore these college’s degrees are equally important. Which is the best college among them for pursuing an online MBA program can be decided by taking a closer look at their program details. 

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Particulars	NMIMS Online MBA	Symbiosis Online MBA
Courses Duration	2 Years	2 Years
Entrance Exam	NMAT	SCDL-PGDBA, XAT, CAT, GMAT, MAT
Recognitions	UGC, AICTE, NIRF (top 100)	UGC, AICTE
Eligibility	Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks	Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks
Admission Process	Students can fill out the online application form or visit the university to apply. Confirmation will be provided based on eligibility criteria and seat availability.	Students can fill out the online application form or visit the university to apply. Confirmation will be provided based on eligibility criteria and seat availability.
Full Course Fees	₹ 1,05,000/-	₹ 3,00,000/-
Hiring Partners	200+	150+
Placement Opportunities	Career Services for online learners to enhance their soft and technical skills for virtual placement drive.	The institute has a placement cell to guide students in every step during the placement process.
Highest Package	20.00 LPA	24.00 LPA

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NMIMS Vs. Symbiosis Online MBA: Specializations

Online MBA programs provide a diverse choice of specialization. Most colleges offer both trendy and classic specialisations. As a learner, you should select an elective that interests you and provides opportunities for your future endeavours. NMIMS Mumbai and Symbiosis Pune offer the following specializations to online learners.

Online MBA Specializations
NMIMS Mumbai	Symbiosis
Human Resource	Marketing Management
Finance Management	Human Resource Management
Operation & Data Science	Finance Management
Marketing Management	Operations Management
Business Management	Logistics & Supply Chain Management
	Agri Operations Management
	International Business
	Business Analytics
	Hospital and Health Care Management

NMIMS Vs. Symbiosis Online MBA: Admission

NMIMS Online MBA Admission

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university, or an equivalent degree recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), with a minimum of 50% marks at graduation (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD).

Entrance Exam: NMAT entrance examination conducted by NMIMS

Admission Process: 

Step 1: Registration

Step 2: Document Submission

Step 3: Fee Payment

Step 4: Conformation and access to LMS

Symbiosis Online MBA Admission

Eligibility:  Graduate from any accredited University/Institute of National Importance with at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade at graduation.

Entrance Exam:  SCDL-PGDBA, XAT, CAT, GMAT, MAT

Admission Process:

Based on the fulfilment of eligibility norms and submission of documents

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NMIMS Vs. Symbiosis Online MBA: Fees

The fee for an Online MBA at NMIMS Mumbai is around ₹ 1,05,000/-. The fee can also be paid semester-wise ₹ 55,000/- in four instalments. Apart from this, the students can also avail of EMI facilities available at the university from banks such as HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Citi Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, HSBC Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

The full fee for the online MBA program at Symbiosis School of Online & Digital Learning is  ₹ 3,00,000/-. Students can avail of fee concessions and scholarships available at the B-school based on their academic performance.

NMIMS Vs. Symbiosis Online MBA: Curriculum

The detailed curriculum of the NMIMS & Symbiosis Online MBA program is given below:

NMIMS Online MBA Course Structure
Semester I	Semester II
Business CommunicationFinancial AccountingMicro & Macro EconomicsOrganisation BehaviourMarketing ManagementQuantitative Methods I	Cost & Management AccountingHuman Resource Management Strategic ManagementBusiness AnalyticsLegal Aspects of BusinessOperation Management
Semester III	Semester IV
Corporate FinanceResearch MethodologyProject Part IElective IElective IIElective IIIElective IV	Indian Ethos & EthicsCorporate SustainabilityInternational BusinessProject Part IIElective VElective VIElective VII

Symbiosis Online MBA Course Structure
Semester I	Semester II
Principles and Practices of ManagementLegal Aspects of BusinessManagement AccountingManagerial EconomicsOrganisational BehaviourBusiness Ethics and Value Systems	Operations ManagementFinancial ManagementHuman Resource ManagementMarketing ManagementFundamentals of Business AnalyticsEssentials of Research Methodology
Semester III	Semester IV
Compulsory Subject 1Compulsory Subject 2Compulsory Subject 3Compulsory Subject 4Compulsory Subject 5 (choice of 1 elective)	Compulsory Subject 1Compulsory Subject 2Compulsory Subject 3Compulsory Project ReportCompulsory Subject 4 (choice of 1 elective)

NMIMS Vs. Symbiosis Online MBA: Pedagogy & Teaching Methodologies

Each B-school has its teaching technique and pedagogy to teach online learners. Below you can find the learning approach of NMIMS and Symbiosis online program.

NMIMS Pedagogy for Online Learners	Symbiosis Pedagogy for Online Learners
Recorded videos and digital study materialsAccess to the student portalDoubt clearing sessionsIndustry experts’ sessionsSession PodcastCase study discussion sessionsMasterclasses from experts across the globeAccess to the digital libraryChat support with Course Co-ordinator	Printed or online learning MaterialOn-demand examinationDedicated call centre for supportOnline platform for assessment submissionAccess to live & recorded lecturesAccess to additional learning resources

Conclusion

We have provided the details of the online MBA program at both colleges and after the analysis of the program at NMIMS & Symbiosis, students can compare them on different parameters and choose the one that suits them best for their career prospects.