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Master of Business Administration from Touro University

A blended MBA from Touro University (start online on upGrad, finish on‑campus in New York) that combines core management coursework, capstone projects and in-built TOEFL/IELTS prep to prepare graduates for global careers and STEM OPT eligibility.

Duration
18 Months
Learning format
Blended Online
Program fee
₹5,65,500
Program start
30 November 2026
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Program Overview

Start with an industry-aligned online term delivered on Touro’s platform, then progress to on‑campus study in New York to complete a Master of Business Administration degree from Touro University. The blended pathway combines videos, case studies, live sessions and projects delivered by Touro faculty and industry experts, with TA support, peer forums and regular Q&A.

The curriculum covers core business disciplines—accounting, finance, marketing, ethics and quantitative analysis—followed by a 12-credit concentration and a capstone project. Graduates gain global exposure, access to a large alumni network and eligibility to apply for STEM OPT (up to 36 months) in the USA.

Support services include in-built TOEFL/IELTS preparation, application assistance for US admission (including I-20 guidance), and career outcomes which the page cites as 96% employability within six months with placements at top employers.

Why consider this program

Key highlights and core differentiators that set this program apart.

MSCHE-accredited US degree from Touro University (USA)

Blended pathway — start online on upGrad and finish on‑campus in New York

Eligible to apply for up to 36 months STEM OPT after graduation

In-built TOEFL/IELTS preparation and admissions support for US progression

Cited 96% employability within 6 months and alumni network of ~98,000

What you may gain

Core capabilities, strategic skills, and managerial frameworks you will acquire.

  • Earn a Master of Business Administration degree conferred by Touro University (USA) after completing the blended online + on‑campus pathway.
  • Become eligible to apply for up to 36 months of STEM OPT in the USA following graduation.
  • Develop core management capabilities across accounting, marketing, ethics and strategy, and complete a capstone project applying real-world insights.
  • Access in-built TOEFL/IELTS prep and institutional support to meet English-proficiency requirements for US admission.
  • Join a global alumni network and improve employability: the page cites a 96% employability rate within 6 months with placements at major employers.

Program at a glance

Essential delivery mode, timeline, and candidate eligibility at a glance.

Career level
Early Career
Mode
Blended Online
Language
English
Certification
Degree
Application status
Dates awaited

Curriculum / Course Content

Comprehensive breakdown of course modules, masterclasses, and hands-on projects.

  • Introduction to Economics (1 Credit)

  • Ethics in the Global Marketplace (3 Credits)

  • Statistics (1 Credit) (Pre-Requisite)

  • Introduction to Finance (1 Credit)

  • Master of Business Administration Term 1 (9 Credits)

  • Accounting for Strategic Management & Decision Making (3 Credits)

- Marketing: Branding & Differentiation (3 Credits)

  • Managing for Change (3 Credits)

  • Managerial Finance (3 Credits)

  • Human Capital Management in Multi-Cultural Organizations (3 Credits)

- Capstone: MBA (3 Credits)

  • Managing an International Perspective of Work (3 Credits)

  • General Management (Pick any 4 courses)

  • Human Resource Management (Pick any 4 courses)

  • Healthcare Management (Pick any 4 courses)

  • International Business Finance (Pick any 4 courses)

  • Marketing (Pick any 4 courses)

  • Core Courses (21 credits)

  • Information Technology for Effective Management (3 Credits)

  • Quantitative Analysis (3 Credits)

  • Concentration (12 Credits)

  • Entrepreneurship (Pick any 4 courses)

  • Forensic Accounting (Pick any 4 courses)

Learning format and experience

Format, class schedules, campus immersion details, and evaluation criteria.

Study format

Mode and time commitment

Mode
Blended Online
Duration
18 Months
Learning approach

How you will learn

- Blended delivery: start online with Touro’s technology platform and complete remaining terms on-campus in the USA.

  • Learning formats include videos, case studies, projects, assignments and live sessions.
  • Interactive lectures from Touro faculty and industry leaders plus live Q&A sessions and TA support.
  • Peer-to-peer discussion forums and expert feedback from mentors, teaching assistants and graders.
Assessment

How learning is evaluated

- Assessment through assignments, projects and capstone (Capstone: MBA listed as 3 Credits in On-Campus Curriculum).

  • Credits and grading aligned with Touro University course credit structure (courses listed with credit values such as 3 Credits, 1 Credit). - Completion requires meeting academic performance thresholds for on-campus progression (for On-Campus applicants: complete MBA Term 1 (12 Credits) with minimum score of B / 3.0 GPA in each course).

Eligibility and admissions

Eligibility criteria, work experience requirements, and admission steps.

Who this program is for

  • Graduates with a strong academic foundation seeking an accredited US MBA pathway.
  • Individuals aiming for careers in general management, human resource management, international business finance, marketing, consulting, product management, finance and analytics roles.
  • Candidates comfortable with a blended study path (start online, finish on-campus) and meeting English-proficiency requirements.

Eligibility criteria

- For Touro University (Online): All bachelor’s degrees with minimum 60% or above marks are acceptable except General BA (without specialization) and should have less than 10 backlogs.

  • For 3-year bachelor’s degrees: the awarding institution should be accredited by NAAC with A / A+ / A++ in the last four years. - English proficiency: TOEFL >= 83 overall (speaking >=20, other sections >=18) OR IELTS Academic >= 6.5 overall (no sectional < 6.0) OR Duolingo >= 115 (no sectional < 100) OR PTE >= 64 (no sectional < 55). - For Touro University (On-Campus) progression: complete Master of Business Administration Term 1 (12 Credits) with minimum score of B / 3.0 GPA in each course.
  • Relevant professional work experience is recommended but not mandatory. - Documents required: passport copy, Class 10 & 12 marksheets, graduation mark sheets & transcript, graduation degree certificate, one-page personal essay, two letters of recommendation, latest resume, digital photograph, proof of English proficiency.
Minimum qualification
Graduate
Experience
Fresher (0-2yrs)

Admission and selection process

Admission criteria

  • Applicants must submit the application and required documents online.
  • Meet academic and English-proficiency conditions as specified (bachelor’s degree with required percentage and TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo scores) or complete Term 1 with required GPA for on-campus progression.

Selection criteria

  1. Application and document submission—apply and submit documents.
  2. Profile shortlisting by the admissions committee; qualifying applicants will receive an offer letter.
  3. Enrollment by blocking seat with INR 25,000 payment to access prep content and reserve spot; complete remaining fee payment per fee schedule.

Important Dates

Key application deadlines, batch commencement dates, and intake schedules.

Application Deadline TBA
Program Start Date 30 November 2026
Program duration (total)18 Months — Embedded duration value; 6 months online + 12 months on-campus described in FAQ
On-campus intake monthsJanuary, June, September — Students can move to the nearest intake on completion of online program (FAQ #10)

Date notes

On‑campus progression: Touro University will have intakes in January, June and September; students will be able to go to Touro University in the nearest intake after completing the online program. (Source states intake months; exact cohort assignment depends on admission timeline.)

Fees and Financing

Tuition fees, flexible installment schedules, and available financing options.

Total Programme Fee₹5,65,500
Fee or instalmentAmountDue date / termsNotes
Online Program Fee₹5,65,500—Inclusive of taxes (Course Fee - Program Fees (Online))
Block / Seat Reservation Amount₹25,000At enrollment – reserve seatBlock your seat with a payment of INR 25,000 to enroll into the program and receive access to prep content (Admissions)
On-Campus Indicative Tuition Fee$29,350—Indicative Tuition Fee; merit-based scholarships of USD 1,000 may be available (Course Fee - On-Campus Fees)
On-Campus Living Cost (per annum)$22,000—Indicative living cost per annum (Course Fee - On-Campus Living Cost)

Fee notes

Fee inclusions & notes

  • Online program fee shown as INR 5,65,500 is stated as inclusive of taxes on the source page. - On-campus tuition and living cost are shown as indicative USD figures: tuition USD 29,350 (indicative) and living cost USD 22,000 per annum.

Application / block payment

  • Seat reservation requires a block/payment of INR 25,000 to enroll and access prep content (Admissions / embedded data).

Refund & cancellation

  • Refunds may be claimed any time before cohort commencement by raising a refund request; subject to a deduction of INR 20,000 as processing fee. If less than INR 20,000 has been paid in total, student is not eligible for refund.
  • No refund is available once refund request is raised post program/batch start date. Students deferred to next batch because of missing documents are not eligible for refund.
  • If discrepancies are identified between application and self-attested documents (e.g., incorrect grades), student is not eligible for refund.
  • For refunds when payment was made using 0% credit card EMI, additional deduction equivalent to interest paid by upGrad to the bank will be made; student will be refunded only the principal amount actually deducted/blocked from the card (EMI FAQ section and refund policy).

Deferral policy

- Pre-program deferral: learner may defer once before cohort start but must pay 50% of Total Program Fee (inclusive of taxes) before approval; can defer only once to scheduled cohorts within 1 year of original batch start. - Post-program commencement deferral: allowed once during the batch; requires a deferral fee of 5% of Total Program Fee plus any differential program fee. Deferral request must be paid within 7 days of request.

  • If deferral payment conditions are not complied with, the learner is assumed to continue in the same cohort.

Taxes & fee change

  • Tuition fees are subject to change by the university at any time; upGrad does not control such revisions and students are responsible for monitoring communications. (Disclaimer)

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about the program, admissions, curriculum, and policies.

The Master of Business Administration is an engaging yet rigorous 6 months online (with Touro University, USA) and 12-months on-campus (Touro University, USA) program designed for learners to develop practical knowledge and skills, establish a professional network, and accelerate entry into the field of general management, Human Resource Management and International Business Finance.

Touro’s STEM-designated MBA is designed to meet this demand, empowering learners with leadership skills, analytical capabilities, and a global perspective. With six specialized tracks — Forensic Accounting, General Management, Human Resource Management, Healthcare Management, International Business Finance, and Marketing — the program equips graduates to excel in their chosen fields. Each specialization starts with core courses covering essential business concepts, followed by advanced learning in the selected area, culminating in a capstone project that applies real-world insights.

The program will be delivered on a Touro’s technology platform to create a superior learning experience for participants who want to be on the cutting edge of the management. With this program, Touro University, USA together seeks to develop the next generation of leaders. The topics that are going to be covered are Accounting for Strategic Management & Decision Making, Marketing: Branding & Differentiation, Ethics in the Global Marketplace,and more.

The online learning experience will be a mix of interactive lectures from industry leaders as well as Touro’s faculty. Additionally, the program comprises live lectures dedicated to solving your academic queries and reinforcing learning. The on-campus learning experience will offer students the opportunity to engage directly with faculty.

Post successful completion of the program, a Master of Business Administration degree shall be conferred upon by the Touro University.

No, the program is designed to be completed in its entirety, and cannot be taken as standalone modules.

Yes, upGrad will help you prepare for the English proficiency test to establish your current English proficiency to be eligible for the Master's program in the US.

Located in the heart of New York City, Touro University benefits from its location in one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in the world. The university's building is charged with a distinct air of professionalism and includes all of the amenities for a comfortable and conducive learning environment: high-speed wireless internet, multimedia classrooms, a fully-equipped computer lab, Bloomberg terminals, student lounges, and a staffed Career Resource Center.

Touro University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in 2015, an agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Touro University will have 3 intakes for students coming through this route. The intakes of the year will be in January, June, and September intake. Though the application process for Touro University will start during the online program, you will be able to go to Touro University in the nearest intake from completion of your Touro University online program.

upGrad will apply for you at Touro University once all the documents are provided by you (as given in the offer letter issued to you by upGrad). Apart from the documents mentioned in the offer letter from Touro University, you will have to give proof of English proficiency for application of admission to Touro University. If needed, upGrad will support you to get your English proficiency scores within 3 months of the start of the batch to accelerate this process.

An I-20 is issued by a Designated School Official (DSO) from the International Student Office at Touro University after you have been admitted to Touro University and you have demonstrated that you or your sponsor have sufficient financial resources for you to be an eligible student in the US at Touro University.

New York City has hundreds of diverse neighborhoods to explore for food and art lovers, thousands of companies and organizations for networking and enrichment, and unlimited options for entertainment. NYC is so big and diverse that students can choose to seek out a specific culture or spend a day avoiding their home culture (even the Americans can do this).Yet, despite being the biggest city in America, it is also the easiest to get around. New York City’s subway system boasts 27 subway lines and 472 stations, and the overall public transportation system covers everywhere including Northern New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester County, and Southwestern Connecticut (Together, with NYC, this total area is known as the Greater New York City Area.

This program is right for:

  • Those with a strong academic foundation, offering a valuable edge in the Master of Business Administration program.
  • Individuals aspiring to excel in roles such as Quality Engineer, Industrial Automation Engineer,Operations Research Analyst, Logistics Engineer, etc.
  • Touro’s Master of Business Administration program goes beyond traditional management education, equipping students with advanced financial expertise, strategic leadership skills, and a global economic perspective.

  • All bachelor’s degrees with minimum 60% or above marks are acceptable except General BA (without specialization) and should have less than 10 backlogs.
  • In the case of a 3 Year degree, the awarding institution should be accredited by NAAC with A / A+ / A++ in the last four years.
  • TOEFL of >=83 overall with sectional score on speaking no less than 20 and other sections no less than 18 or IELTS Academic >= 6.5 overall with no sectional score less than 6.0 or Duolingo -115 overall with no sectional score less than 100 or PTE: 64 overall with no sectional score below 55.

  • The applicants need to complete the Master of Business Administration Term 1 (12 Credits) with Touro with a score of B or 3.0 GPA in each class.

Relevant professional work experience is recommended but not mandatory.

  • Scanned copies of Passport (Name & Address Page)
  • Scanned copy of the Class 10th & 12th marksheet
  • Scanned copy of the Graduation all mark sheets and Transcript
  • Scanned copy of the Graduation Degree Certificate
  • One Page Personal Essay
  • Two letters of recommendation (Academic/Professional)
  • Latest Resume
  • Digital Photograph
  • Proof of English Proficiency as per the criteria mentioned above in the document (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo)

There are 3 simple steps in the Admission Process which is detailed below:

STEP 1 - Application and Document Submission - Apply on upGrad.com and submit your documents.

STEP 2 - Shortlisting basis overall performance - Our admissions committee will review your profile. Upon qualifying, an offer letter will be sent to you.

STEP 3 - Enrollment for Access to Prep Content - Make a quick block payment of INR 25,000 to reserve your seat and receive immediate access to the prep content and begin your upGrad journey. Complete balance payment with assistance from our loan partners where required.

UpGrad will help with your Academic and Visa SOP and organize training on how to write a good SOP.

Living expenses in the US for international students are USD 22,000.

By virtue of your F-1 Visa, you are eligible to work part-time on-campus from Day 1 of your on-shore course commencement. You may be eligible to work off-campus subject to an additional annotation on your F-1 visa. You must meet other requirements, as advised by your institution or the US federal regulations.

Upto 12-15 Hours/Week of time commitment is expected to be able to graduate from the Program.

Our Student Support is available. You can write to us via studentsupport@upgrad.com Or for urgent queries, use the "Talk to Us" option on the Learn platform.

Additionally, an upGrad buddy will enhance the learners’ experience by engaging with them to ensure they are on track with upcoming deadlines, and submissions. They will offer guidance, and resolve their non-academic queries. Peer-to-peer discussion forum where you can post your queries and your peers/faculty/teaching assistants answer them within a day. Regular Q&A sessions with faculty to get clarification on conceptual doubts.

(Full list of No-cost EMI FAQs as provided on source page.)

(Refund and deferral policy details are provided on the source page under Refund Policy and Deferral Policy.)

Certificate Details

Master of Business Administration — degree conferred by Touro University (USA) upon successful completion of program requirements.

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