The Master of Business Administration (Work-Linked Program) at Adamas University is an innovative, dual-advantage postgraduate management degree. Designed in alignment with experiential learning and apprenticeship principles, this program empowers students to combine rigorous academic management education with structured, mandatory corporate apprenticeship and workplace training.
Under the "Earn While You Learn" framework, learners gain practical on-the-job experience, hands-on business problem-solving capabilities, and corporate mentorship simultaneously with their UGC-entitled MBA degree.
Students can choose two domain electives from high-demand industry specializations:
By linking theoretical concepts to real-time corporate practice, the MBA (Work-Linked Program) substantially improves career readiness, practical leadership skills, and executive placement prospects.
The curriculum integrates core business disciplines, analytical toolkits, specialized functional electives, and structured workplace apprenticeship practicums across four semesters.
| Subject |
|---|
| Organizational Behaviour |
| Entrepreneurship Development |
| Managerial Economics |
| Financial Accounting for Managers |
| Marketing Management |
| Quantitative Techniques for Management |
| Introduction to Data Analytics |
| Business Communication |
| Human Resource Management |
| Subject |
|---|
| Operations Management |
| Management Science (Concepts, Scope and Functions) |
| Financial Management |
| Sustainable Marketing |
| Research Methodology |
| Economic Environment of Business |
| IT Skills for Managers |
| Foundations for E-Commerce |
| Financial Services |
| Subject |
|---|
| Business Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility |
| Legal Environment of Business |
| Function Elective M/F/H- 1A |
| Function Elective M/F/H- 1B |
| Function Elective M/F/H- 1C |
| Function Elective M/F/H- 2A |
| Function Elective M/F/H- 2B |
| Function Elective M/F/H- 2C |
| Advanced Statistical Modelling and Analytics |
| Apprenticeship Practicum / Industry Internship I |
| Subject |
|---|
| Strategic Management |
| Logistics and Supply Chain Management |
| Function Elective M/F/H-3A |
| Function Elective M/F/H-3B |
| Function Elective M/F/H-4A |
| Function Elective M/F/H-4B |
| Work-Linked Live Project / Industry Capstone Dissertation |
| Comprehensive Viva-Voce & Apprenticeship Evaluation |
Students can choose one domain elective of 6 subjects or choose two domain electives with 3 subjects in each chosen elective domain.
| Marketing Management | Human Resource Management | Finance |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Behaviour & Industrial Buying Behaviour | Industrial Relations & Labour Laws | Security Analysis & Portfolio Management |
| Digital & Social Media Marketing | Talent Acquisition and Development | Financial Risk Management |
| Retail Management | Performance & Compensation Management | Financial Derivatives |
| Services Marketing | Strategic Human Resource Management | FinTech & Financial Innovations |
Adamas University CDOE offers a structured and cost-effective annual fee plan for programs with integrated apprenticeship, providing equal academic value and practical industry training.
| Yearly Fee Breakdown - MBA (Work-Linked Program) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee Component | Year I | Year II | |
| Course Fee | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | |
| Exam Fee | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | |
| Apprenticeship Fee | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | |
| Fees (per year) for Resident Indian Students | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 | |
| Total Program Fee | ₹82,000 | ||
Fresh graduates looking to kickstart their corporate career with structured on-the-job apprenticeship experience and stipends
Working professionals seeking to formalize and upgrade their career with a recognized UGC-entitled MBA qualification
Learners who want the "Earn While You Learn" advantage, gaining hands-on industry exposure alongside academics
Ambitious individuals aiming for cross-functional management, corporate leadership, and strategic business roles
The MBA (Work-Linked Program) is an industry-integrated postgraduate management degree. It embeds structured on-the-job apprenticeship and practical corporate training with academic coursework, enabling students to gain real corporate experience and earn while they learn.
As per the approved Programs with Apprenticeship Annual Fee Plan, the fee per year is ₹41,000 (comprising Course Fee: ₹35,000/year, Exam Fee: ₹3,000/year, and Apprenticeship Fee: ₹3,000/year). The total fee for the 2-year program is ₹82,000. Easy EMI and flexible payment options are also available.
Yes. The program is offered under Adamas University Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) and is UGC entitled. The MBA degree awarded has full academic and legal validity for private corporate employment, government jobs, and higher academic research (such as Ph.D.).
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree (UG) in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates as per applicable norms). Both fresh graduates and working professionals can apply.
Students undertake structured workplace assignments or apprenticeship roles with industry partners. This provides practical training, real-time corporate exposure, mentorship, and opportunities to apply theoretical management concepts directly in business scenarios.
Yes. The program is designed specifically for working individuals and apprentices. With 24/7 access to our digital Learning Management System (LMS), recorded lecture videos, e-learning content, and weekend live interactive sessions, you can learn at your own pace without interrupting your workplace commitments.