Question 1

Who is this programme for?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What is the admission process?

Accepted Answer

The admissions process for the 1 year MBA program is completely online. Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% aggregate score from a recognized University to be eligible to apply. The following are the key steps in the application process:

Step 1 - Fill out the MBA application form

Step 2 - 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.

Step 3 - Block your seat and complete the payment
Pay the caution deposit of INR 5,000 to block your seat then pay the balance within the required timeline

Step 4 - Complete document verification
Upload required educational documents to confirm your enrollment in the program

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 for the OPJ MBA program are scheduled on weekends and weekdays as well.

Question 5

How would experiential learning projects help me?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What kind of support does upGrad offer?

Accepted Answer

You can write to us via studentsupport@upgrad.com or for urgent queries use the " Talk to Us" option on the learning platform.
Extensive academic support is provided through the Discussion Forum, Teaching Assistant-Sessions.

Question 7

How is a 1-year MBA different from a 2-year MBA?

Accepted Answer

A 1-year MBA is an accelerated program that covers the same core concepts as a 2-year MBA but in a shorter, more intensive format. It’s ideal for professionals who want to fast-track their career advancement.

Question 8

Can I pursue a Doctorate after completing this MBA?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can pursue a Doctorate after completing this MBA. Most doctoral programs require a master’s degree, research aptitude, and work experience, all of which a 1-year MBA provides. Specific requirements may vary by institution.

Question 9

How much do I need to pay to block my seat?

Accepted Answer

You need to pay ₹ 5,000 to block your seat.

Question 10

What is the refund and deferral policy for this programme?

Accepted Answer

A brief overview of the refund and deferral policy is given below.

Refund Policy:

- Students must pay the applicable caution money or block amount for the enrollment of the course. This will be adjustable against the total course fee payable by the student.

- There shall be no refund applicable once the programme has started (after batch start date). However, the student can avail pre-deferral to continue in the next batch in case of personal commitments.

- Once the student pays the block amount, "any" refund except for refund due to discrepancy identified between application and self-attested documents including but not limiting to wrong details about your grades or any other incorrect information provided in your application, shall be subject to a deduction of ₹10,000 processing charges.

- For further details of the refund policy, please speak to an upGrad Admissions Counselor.

Deferral Policy:

For learners who sign up for the programme but want to postpone their start date or want to take a break during the programme, there is a deferral provision available. For detailed deferral policy, speak to an upGrad Admissions Counselor.

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