1 Year MBA

MBA from O.P. Jindal Global University

Advance your career with an online 1-year MBA from Jindal Global Business School and get unparalleled business exposure with a specialisation of your choosing.

Type

Degree
Start Date

Dec 31, 2024
Duration

12 Months

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O.P. Jindal Global University

1 Year Online MBA
7 Specialisations

Accreditation and Membership

Introduction To OPJ MBA Course

Course Snapshot

120+
Hours of Live Sessions
7
Specialisations

No.1 Pvt. Indian University as per QS World University Rankings
Fastrack your career with 1-Year Online MBA
Member of AACSB, gold standard of American accreditation
Blended learning experience with Live & Recorded Classes

Key Highlights Of O.P. Jindal MBA Programme

What does this course have to offer?

Key Highlights

1 of only 4 private Indian institutes recognised as ‘Institution of Eminence’ by MoE, Govt. of India
Blended Learning with Live & Recorded Classes
Learn from world-class university professors
Earn Micro-Credentials and showcase your expertise
Experiential Projects every term for practical learning

Dedicated student support

Who Is This Programme For?

This program is valuable for both freshers and experienced professionals, as it offers a comprehensive curriculum that spans foundational business concepts to advanced, specialized topics.

Minimum Eligibility

Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline.
Candidates will need to take the 30-minute JMAT Online National Level entrance exam. The link to the test is sent after candidates submit their application. Candidates with less than 50% aggregate score in their graduation will be exempted to take the JMAT exam.
Candidates who have scored qualifying marks in entrance exams given below, any time in the last 3 years, are exempted from appearing for JMAT: CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA ≥ 50 Percentile | GRE ≥ 295 | GMAT ≥ 450 | CMAT/NMAT ≥ 160

O.P. Jindal MBA Master Degree Certificate

Earn valuable Credentials & Recognition

Complete all the online modules of the program to earn a 1-year MBA from Jindal Global Business School.

Master of Business Administration

The programme awards learners with an MBA degree upon completion.

Master the foundations of business and specialise in a domain.
Gain practical and relevant industry knowledge taught by top professors and industry leaders.
O.P. Jindal Global University is 1 of 4 private Indian institutes recognised as ‘Institution of Eminence’ by Ministry of Education, Government of India.

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MBA Specialisation

Learners can choose among the 7 specialisations available: Strategy & Leadership, Marketing, Digital Finance, Supply Chain & Operations, AI for Business and Human Resource Management.

Learners can choose among the 6 specialisations available: Strategy & Leadership, Marketing, Finance, Digital Finance, Supply Chain & Operations and Human Resource Management.

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O.P. Jindal MBA Syllabus

What will you learn?

Top-notch & up-to-date curriculum taught by renowned professors & industry experts using videos, case studies, hands-on projects, & live sessions

72 Credits

7 Specialisations

2 Experiential Courses

120+ Live Session Hours

The Firm and the Consumer

3 Weeks
3 Credits

Topics (2)

Microeconomic Theory
Market Structures

Global Economics

3 Weeks
3 Credits

Topics (2)

Macroeconomic Variables
Macroeconomic Developments

Business Statistics

3 Credits
3 Weeks

Topics (2)

Sampling, Probability, and Others
Hypothesis Testing and Statistical Inference

Organizational Behaviour

3 Weeks
3 Credits

Topics (2)

Employee Engagement
Culture, Leadership, Conflict, and Change

Analysis of Financial Statement

3 Weeks
3 Credits

Topics (2)

Balance Sheets, Income & Cash Flow
Financial statements for companies

Operations Management

3 Weeks
3 Credits

Topics (4)

Business ops using performance measures
Quality control activities
Demand forecasting
Inventory management

People Management

3 Weeks
3 Credits

Topics (4)

Basic HRM processes
Recruitment and selection
Training and development
Performance appraisals

Emerging Technology

3 Weeks
3 Credits

Topics (4)

Mechanics of Fintech and Blockchain
Artificial Intelligence
Internet of Things
Global and Indian regulations

Strategic Management

3 Credits

Topics (3)

External Analysis
Internal Analysis
Strategy Formulations and Evaluation

Introduction to Spreadsheets

3 Credits

Topics (4)

Importance of Spreadsheets
Proficiency Development
Practical Learning Approach
Strategic Mindset

Marketing Management

3 Weeks
3 Credits

Topics (2)

Marketing management
Marketing research

Financial Management and Valuation

3 Weeks
3 Credits

Topics (2)

Financial instruments: Stocks, Bonds etc
M&A: Process, motives, and implications

Capital Markets and Instrument

3 Weeks
3 Credits

Topics (3)

Models for portfolio selection
Understand asset pricing theories
Derivatives markets( F&O)

Business Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility

3 Weeks
3 Credits

Topics (2)

Diversities of the Indian population
Ethical theories and decision-making

Artificial Intelligence

3 Credits

Topics (3)

Artificial Intelligence in the Real World
AI Strategy for Business
Ethics and Regulations in AI

Introduction to Business Analytics using Python

3 Credits

Topics (3)

Overview of Business Analytics with Python
Concepts, Techniques, and Applications
Theoretical Foundation and Practical Experience

Term-wise Experiential Courses

12 Credits

Topics (3)

Business Communication
Capstone Project
Independent Research Projects

Specialisation Courses in Term 4

12 weeks
12 Credits

Topics (1)

Pick any 1 course from each spl.

MBA Specialisations

Customize your Learning

Every learner can pick one specialisation from the 7 options after enrolling in the programme.

7 Specialisation

12 Credits

Finance

Unlock the secrets of sophisticated financial strategies and data insights to propel business success.

Topics (4)

Financial Modelling and Data Visualization
Project Finance
Behavioural Finance
Principles of Financial Regulation

Human Resource Management

Enhance organisational effectiveness through strategic HR practices focused on performance, talent management, and employee wellbeing.

Topics (4)

Performance Management
Talent Management
Compensation and Benefits
Employee Wellbeing

Marketing

Explore the essentials of marketing strategy, gaining insight into how consumer insights drive branding and communication decisions for impactful results.

Topics (4)

Consumer Behaviour
Services Marketing
Design Thinking
Artificial Intelligence

Strategy and Leadership

Elevate your strategic acumen and leadership skills to drive business innovation and transformation globally.

Topics (4)

Design Thinking
International Business
Strategic Change, Organisational Design and Business Transformation
Leadership Essentials for Business

Supply Chain and Operations

Dive deep into the mechanics of supply chain and operations management to optimise efficiency and drive business performance.

Topics (4)

Operations Research
Supply Chain Management
Project Management Analytics
Service Operations Management

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AI for Business

Harness the power of artificial intelligence to transform business landscapes with advanced machine learning, NLP, and computer vision techniques.

Topics (4)

Generative AI
NLP and Computer Vision
Visual Analytics
Introduction to ML

Digital Finance

Master the cutting-edge of financial technology, exploring the latest in digital finance, blockchain, and fintech ecosystems.

Topics (4)

Introduction to Digital Finance
Managing Fintech Ecosystems
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Financial Analytics

MBA Program Instructors

Whom will you learn from?

8 Instructors

Prof. Anirban Ganguly

Professor and Vice Dean (research)
Prof. Anirban holds an MS and PhD from Stevens Institute of Technology, USA. Prior to joining JGBS, he has held faculty positions at City University of New York and Stevens Institute of Technology.

Prof. Anirban holds an MS and PhD from Stevens Institute of Technology, USA. Prior to joining JGBS, he has held faculty positions at City University of New York and Stevens Institute of Technology.
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Prof. Asim Talukdar

Professor (OB-HR), JGBS & Director
Prof. Asim is skilled in the HR domain of Consulting, Policies, Training, & Leadership and is a Fellow in Management focused on HRM from XLRI Jamshedpur. He has 33+ years of industry experience in top leadership teams of HT Media, NIIT Ltd. and Maruti Suzuki Ltd. as Head of Human Resource Management.

Prof. Asim is skilled in the HR domain of Consulting, Policies, Training, & Leadership and is a Fellow in Management focused on HRM from XLRI Jamshedpur. He has 33+ years of industry experience in top leadership teams of HT Media, NIIT Ltd. and Maruti Suzuki Ltd. as Head of Human Resource Management.
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Prof. Anand Sharma

Associate Professor
Prof. Anand is a Fellow of IIM, Ahmedabad. Dr. Sharma previously worked with IIM Rohtak and IIM Sirmaur. He has also worked as an economic expert in the Antitrust Division of Competition Commission of India.

Prof. Anand is a Fellow of IIM, Ahmedabad. Dr. Sharma previously worked with IIM Rohtak and IIM Sirmaur. He has also worked as an economic expert in the Antitrust Division of Competition Commission of India.
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Prof. Chitrakalpa Sen

Professor & Associate Dean
Dr. Chitrakalpa holds an M.Sc. in Economics and a PhD. His area of research includes high frequency financial market dynamics, green investments and growth economics. He is also an active member of the school’s Centre for Research in Emerging Economies (CREE).

Dr. Chitrakalpa holds an M.Sc. in Economics and a PhD. His area of research includes high frequency financial market dynamics, green investments and growth economics. He is also an active member of the school’s Centre for Research in Emerging Economies (CREE).
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Prof. Sarveshwar Kumar Inani

Assistant Professor
Prof. Sarveshwar is a Ph.D. in finance and accounting from IIM Lucknow. He holds double master’s, i.e, MBA Finance and M.Com. Accountancy and Business Statistics. His research interests are focused primarily on price discovery and volatility spillover in financial markets.

Prof. Sarveshwar is a Ph.D. in finance and accounting from IIM Lucknow. He holds double master’s, i.e, MBA Finance and M.Com. Accountancy and Business Statistics. His research interests are focused primarily on price discovery and volatility spillover in financial markets.
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Prof. Sonam Chawla

Assistant Professor & Assistant Dean
Prof. Sonam is a Fellow in Management MDI, Gurgaon in Organisational Behaviour. She has published research papers and book chapters in reputed journals like Frontiers in Psychology and has presented her work at Oxford University.

Prof. Sonam is a Fellow in Management MDI, Gurgaon in Organisational Behaviour. She has published research papers and book chapters in reputed journals like Frontiers in Psychology and has presented her work at Oxford University.
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Prof. Diptiman Banerji

Associate Professor & Associate Dean (VITAL)
Prof. (Dr.) Soumyadip, an economist at JGU, specialises in Labour Economics and Applied Econometrics. Previously, he served as Vice President of Fraud Risk at Citibank in the USA, integrating rich industry experience into his teaching and research.

Prof. (Dr.) Soumyadip, an economist at JGU, specialises in Labour Economics and Applied Econometrics. Previously, he served as Vice President of Fraud Risk at Citibank in the USA, integrating rich industry experience into his teaching and research.
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Prof. Vineet Anurag

Professor of Management Practice
Prof. Vineet has over 25 years of experience across institutional and investment banking. He worked in Bank of America for 16 years, ending his stint as the MD and Country Portfolio Manager for India, Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines. He joined Westpac Banking Corp as Chief Risk Officer for India before moving to Singapore as CRO and Chief Credit Officer for Westpac.

Prof. Vineet has over 25 years of experience across institutional and investment banking. He worked in Bank of America for 16 years, ending his stint as the MD and Country Portfolio Manager for India, Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines. He joined Westpac Banking Corp as Chief Risk Officer for India before moving to Singapore as CRO and Chief Credit Officer for Westpac.
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MBA Course Class Profile

Who've enrolled for this course?

Our program caters to professionals from diverse backgrounds, creating a vibrant classroom environment with enriching discussions and interactions

By Industry

Banking and Financial Services

17%

Information Technology and Services

15%

Manufacturing

Education

Other

55%

By Work Experience

Freshers 19%

0 - 2 Years 11%

2 - 5 Years 24%

5 - 8 Years 14%

8+ Years 32%

By Highest Qualification

GRADUATION

57%

INTERMEDIATE

23%

POST-GRADUATION

17%

Others

By Degree Type

B.Com 23%

B.E./ B.Tech 21%

BBA 12%

B.Sc 8%

Others 36%

By Age (In Years)

34+

27%

30-34

15%

26-30

23%

22-26

28%

18-22

Others

By Gender

Male 73%

Female 27%

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SUCCESS STORIES

What Our Learners Say

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To focus on personal and professional development, including opportunities for networking, leadership development, and career advancement.

I've been able to leverage my newfound expertise to contribute to key projects, lead teams, and drive positive outcomes in my role. During the journey of this MBA, I was promoted to my current new position. Further, I've had the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and industry experts. The knowledge, skills, and experiences gained through the program have not only accelerated my professional growth but have also enriched my life in profound ways

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Hussain Abbas Ali

Senior Strategy Manager at Concept Combined Group
11 Years of Experience

5/5

Learning new business knowledge

Pleasant but time challenging. Better time management. Its worth it. Pricing. Learning a wide spectrum of knowledge.

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Brandon Tek

Engineer Manager STA
20 Years of Experience

5/5

Importance of upskilling to stay competitive in my industry.

The most noteworthy feature of UpGrad is its incredible staff. The program coordinators go above and beyond to support working professionals. They understand the unique challenges we face while balancing work and education. They were always available to help whenever I needed guidance and felt overwhelmed. Their dedication was absolutely crucial to my success, and I am deeply grateful for their tireless commitment to making this a positive and achievable learning experience.

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Kunalsinh Chauhan

Project Manager at Sensia Global- Schlumberger & Rockwell Automation JV
14 Years of Experience

5/5

Aspiration of learning business from its deep root.

It was a amazing experience. The course structure, SME guidance and explanation of theory related to real world business use case has bolstered confidence and understanding to become a great strategic leader. With online education I can continue with my job and apply the learning continuous during the course of time. They should atleast try some free courses at upgrad or take some small duration certification course with Upgrad, then see the difference it makes in professional life. Their collaboration with reputed universities, course structure and live sessions SME. Moreover their online platform is very much friendly and content are high quality. These are feedbacks I got it during my research before I joined upgrad. Best part of upgrad is their upgrad buddy. They are really like your support system to make your learning amazing. Higher management has started seeing my knowledge and business acumen. I have been involved in many strategic decision making process and got appreciation for my strategic analysis and valuable business inputs. Concept of blue Ocean strategy suggested by me to venture into new areas for business development has been greatly appreciated by leadership team. They guided me every step of my journey. If any additional mentorship, SME coaching, were needed, they provided me without any second thought.

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Solution Architect at Amdocs Inc
5 Years of Experience

O.P. Jindal MBA Course Eligibility And Admissions

How to Apply

The admissions process for the 1-year online MBA from Jindal Global Business School is very easy, and can be done completely online.

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.

Submit Application

Fill the MBA application form

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Take the 30-minute JMAT Entrance Test

Students who have achieved minimum 50% marks in their graduation don't have to appear for the JMAT exam.

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Block your seat and complete the payment

Pay the deposit amount to block your seat then pay the balance within the required timeline

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Complete document verification

Upload required educational documents to confirm your enrollment in the program

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Frequently Asked Questions

Programme Details

1. Who is this program for?

This 1 year MBA for working professionals and freshers is designed for those who are looking for a transition into managerial and leadership roles, take up larger responsibilities within their organization and make impactful decisions with the right management tools taught in an MBA.

2. What kind of certification will I get after completion of this course?

Post successful completion of this 1 year MBA programme, you will get an MBA degree certificate and an additional specialisation certificate from O.P. Jindal Global University. Learners who do a general MBA will not be awarded a specialisation certificate.

1. Will I be able to complete this programme being a busy working professional?

The programme is specially designed for working professionals to enable effective learning while they continue their jobs. Recorded content can be consumed on the website or mobile application on the go while the Live classes are scheduled on weekends at convenient times so you can attend them easily.

2. What are the evaluation methods in the programme?

Examination

JGBS follows an internal Examination policy, wherein the course instructors who teach the courses to students evaluate them during the semester through internal assessments.

Assessments will be both formative and summative. The purpose of formative assessment is to provide feedback to the students on their work in order to enhance their learning and help them achieve the course's intended learning outcomes. The purpose of summative assessment is to allocate appropriate grades.

JGBS examination evaluation mechanism consists mainly of two following mechanisms:

Every course will have 2 evaluating component
50% will be internal quizzes
50% will be external proctored end-term exam
Experiential learning will have submissions planned across the term

Internal assessments and end-term exams are mandatory. To be declared 'Pass' in each subject, a student needs to submit the internal assessment/exam and appear for the Term-End exam, and obtain the passing criterion. Before the start of every course, the students will be notified if they need to submit the internal assessments or exams. The term end exam is a common component for every course. The passing criterion for passing the course is 40% including the internal assessment and the final exam. The passing criterion for the final end-term exam is 30%.

Examination

JGBS follows an internal Examination policy, wherein the course instructors who teach the courses to students evaluate them during the semester through internal assessments.

JGBS examination evaluation mechanism consists mainly of two following mechanisms:

Every course will have 2 evaluating component
50% will be internal quizzes
50% will be external proctored end-term exam
Experiential learning will have submissions planned across the term

3. How would experiential learning projects help me?

Our programs have a strong experiential or practical component that will prepare you to apply your learning on the job. Learn - Experience - Apply. Case Studies and industry projects will help you to experience real-life challenges in Management. These will enable you to step into the shoes of leading managers at companies and put to use the theoretical learning in an experiential manner. Post this programme, these will serve as a portfolio of projects you can illustrate to advance your career.

Student Support is available 7 days a week, 24*7
You can write to us via studentsupport@upgrad.com Or for urgent queries, use the "Talk to Us" option on the Learn platform
Extensive academic support is provided through the Discussion Forum, Teaching Assistant-Sessions.

Student Support is available 7 days a week, 24*7
You can write to us via studentsupport@upgrad.com Or for urgent queries, use the "Talk to Us" option on the Learn platform
Extensive academic support is provided through the Discussion Forum, Teaching Assistant-Sessions.

1. What is the refund and deferral policy for this programme?

Refund Policy:

1. You can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the Program within the timeline shared in the Offer Letter, by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. You can request your Admissions Counsellor to help you in applying and withdrawing for a refund by sending them an email with reasons listed. There shall be no refund applicable once the program has started. This is applicable even for those students who could not complete their payment, and could not be enrolled in the batch opted for. However, the student can avail pre-deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.

2. Student must pay the full fee within seven (7) days of payment of the deposit amount or Batch Start Date, whichever is earlier; otherwise, the admission letter will be rescinded.

3. Request for refund as per point no. 1 of the refund policy must be sent via email in the prescribed refund request form. The refund will be processed within 30 working days of submitting the duly signed refund form, after being duly approved by the Academic Committee.

Refund Policy:

2. Student must pay the full fee within seven (7) days of payment of the deposit amount or Batch Start Date, whichever is earlier; otherwise, the admission letter will be rescinded.

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