Fee structure

₹ 8,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000

The fee structure for an online DBA program is quite as compared to a regular Ph.D. program but on the other hand, the benefits of online DBA programs are much more diverse and student centric. The Online DBA programs help students to add the “Dr.” title in their name while continuing their professional work. It is a best fit option for working professionals due to its high ROI (Return on Investment).

Course Duration

3 - 6 Years

The average duration of a Ph.D. and online DBA program are similar and both the doctoral level degrees can be done in 3 years or candidates can stretch it up to 6 years. During the academic journey, the students go through extensive research oriented curricula and the online DBA program helps candidates continue their research from their remote locations.

Eligibility Criteria

Masters Degree

The eligibility criteria for an Online DBA and Ph.D. program are quite similar to an extent, as both programs require a master's degree. However, there is no such program as a distance Ph.D. at IGNOU but an Online DBA program has multiple additional advantages as compared to a regular Ph.D. program. You can figure it out on your own with the below mentioned eligibility criteria for an online DBA program:
(1) The applicant must have completed a Master’s degree or equivalent educational qualification in their preferred stream from a valid and recognized university by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
(2) Students with bachelor's degrees can also apply for an online DBA program if they have 5 years of work experience in a relevant field.
(3) There is no bar set for age limitation and students of any age group can apply for an online DBA program.
Apart from the above mentioned points, there are a few additional eligibility criteria for students willing to enroll in a Ph.D. program at IGNOU:
(1) Candidates are required to qualify for the national level entrance exam conducted by IGNOU.
(2) The candidates must have a score of a minimum of 55% of aggregate marks in the post graduate degree for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD category students the criteria is set to 5% marks.

Admission Procedure

As mentioned above IGNOU does not offer a distance Ph.D. program but students interested in pursuing an online doctoral program can apply for an online DBA program which is equally credible and recognized as a regular Ph.D. program.
The admission process for a Ph.D. program is a little complex as compared to an Online DBA program. A student who is willing to enroll in a Ph.D. program at IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) is required to appear for national level entrance exams and score an aggregate of good marks to qualify for the next round i.e. personnel interview. Simultaneously, candidates are enrolled according to the cutoff list circulated by the university.
Meanwhile, for an online DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) the admission process is direct, and entrance-free. This is beneficial for working professionals by offering them an easy to enroll doctoral level program as compared to a regular PH.D. from IGNOU.

Syllabus

If you are pursuing a doctoral level degree then you must be aware of the syllabus of the program whether it is a Ph.D. or online DBA program it will be research oriented and have extensive research related subjects. As you must be aware IGNOU does not offer a distance Ph.D. but its alternate option an Online DBA program has an updated and specially designed curriculum by industry experts and highly qualified faculty. It offers global exposure to students. To give an in depth understanding of the online DBA program, the syllabus of the online DBA program in Supply Chain Management is listed below:

Career Opportunities

Pursuing a doctoral program is considered to be the highest academic degree in every domain and post compilation of it candidates are entitled to a plethora of job opportunities. Once a candidate successfully completes a Ph.D. or an online DBA program the “Dr.” title is added to the name of the candidate and both the program offers similar job profiles in the relevant domain and chosen specialization by the candidate. The most common career options candidates opt for after successfully completing their doctoral program are University Professors, Industrial R&D Lab professionals, and start-up mentors. or in the academic field. A few job profile candidates can opt for are listed below with their average salary respectively:

Online classes

Candidates enrolled in the online DBA program can connect with their faculty members through highly accessible and flexible Learning Management Systems (LMS) offered by the university where real time interaction is offered via webinars, live sessions, discussion forums, and virtual classes. These are 100% online programs that require no physical classes and candidates from the comfort of their homes can earn a doctoral level degree from a global university.

Assessments

Foreign universities conduct several assessments regularly so that candidates have a good grasp of the curriculum. The assessments are directly uploaded on the LMS, and students are notified about the same and informed with a set deadline before the students submit their assignments. The assessments can be written assignments, small projects, quizzes, etc. Everything related to the online DBA program is updated on the Learning Management System (LMS) of the university for a reliable and hassle free learning environment for each individual.

Examinations

Being an online program, the examinations are conducted in a procured mode and the examination process and pattern for an online DBA are similar to a Ph.D. program. Both the examination and assessments depend upon the chosen program and its specialization by the candidate. Each specialization has its own set of requirements, subjects, and assessments that the university conducts as per the program’s learning outcomes and requirements.

Study material

Whether you are enrolled in a regular Ph.D. or an online DBA program the university will provide you with appropriate and essential study material, that is specially designed by highly qualified and experienced faculty members. The study material acts as a helping guide for candidates and guides them through various research techniques and aspects. Meanwhile, the study material for every subject and specialization is different from one another.