Offered by O.P. Jindal Global University Degree Granting

MBA in Business and Law from O.P. Jindal Global University

A 1-year online MBA from Jindal Global Business School combining business and legal expertise for working professionals and freshers, delivered via live & recorded classes with term-wise experiential projects and career services.

Duration
12 Months
Learning format
Blended Online
Program fee
₹2,00,000
Apply by
30 November 2026
Duration 12 Months
Mode Blended Online
Program Fee ₹2,00,000
Apply By 30 November 2026

Program Overview

This 1-year online MBA blends core management disciplines with legal specialisations to prepare professionals for leadership roles that require both business acumen and legal insight. Taught by faculty from Jindal Global Business School and Jindal Global Law School, the program combines live interactive sessions, recorded lectures and term-wise experiential projects to ensure practical skill development.

Learners complete case studies, projects and a capstone to build a professional portfolio while benefiting from mentor guidance, personalised feedback and career services including 1:1 coaching, mock interviews and job-portal access. The degree is awarded by Jindal Global Business School on successful completion, with an additional specialisation certificate for those who complete a specialisation.

Why consider this program

Key highlights and core differentiators that set this program apart.

1-year online MBA awarded by Jindal Global Business School (JGU)

Integrated Business + Law curriculum with law specialisations (M&A, GDPR, Arbitration, Competition Law)

Experiential projects every term and 6-credit capstone

120+ live session hours with live & recorded classes and mentor support

Recognised Institution of Eminence; JGU AACSB accreditation and QS recognitions cited

What you may gain

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

  • Earn a 1-year online MBA in Business & Law awarded by Jindal Global Business School (JGU).
  • Develop combined legal and management expertise: corporate law, compliance, M&A, GDPR and arbitration — to lead cross-functional teams.
  • Build a portfolio of experiential projects (term-wise capstones) and practical case studies for immediate on-the-job application.
  • Improve career prospects for roles such as Corporate Lawyer, Legal Advisor, Compliance Officer, Business Consultant and Contract Manager.
  • Gain practical business analytics and financial decision-making skills to support strategic and regulatory choices.

Program at a glance

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

Career level
Mid-Level
Mode
Blended Online
Language
English
Certification
Degree
Application status
Open

Curriculum / Course Content

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

  • 18 Credits

  • The Firm and the Consumer

  • Global Economics

  • 18 Credits

  • Analysis of Financial Statement

  • Organisational Behavior

  • 18 Credits

  • Marketing Management

  • People Management

  • 18 Credits

  • Operations Management

  • Financial Management and Valuation

  • Contractual Obligations for Enterprises: Legal foundation for negotiation and business; Analysis of contractual relationships

  • Industrial Relations: Regulations of industries and stakeholders

  • Regulation of New Technologies, AI: Ethical and Legal Implications of AI; Strategic solutions to technological problems

  • Data Protection Framework for Businesses: Regulations governing data collection; Use and access related to efficiency

  • Regulation of Corporations: Formation and financing of businesses; Structure and control

  • Competition, Business and Markets: Regulations of business practices; Consumer welfare

  • M&A and Private Equity: Rules and regulations of M&A

  • Banking & Financial Regulations: Primary debt finance arrangements

  • The Fundamentals of Arbitration for Businesses: Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution; History and Evolution of ADR in India

  • Negotiation and Mediation for Business: Understanding Conflict; Mediation – Concept, Types, and Advantages

  • Contractual Obligations for Enterprises

  • Industrial Relations

  • Experiential Learning: Business Communication

  • Intellectual Property and New Technologies

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

  • Business Statistics

  • The Fundamentals of Arbitration for Business

  • Regulation of Corporations

  • Competition Law and Markets

  • Emerging Technologies for Business

  • Negotiation and Mediation for Business

  • Merger and Acquisition and Private Equity

  • Banking & Financial Regulations

  • Experiential Learning: Capstone Project (6 Credits)

Learning format and experience

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

Study format

Mode and time commitment

Mode
Blended Online
Duration
12 Months
Learning hours
120
Learning approach

How you will learn

  • Mix of live classes and recorded lectures for convenience.
  • Experiential projects every term and term-wise capstone projects.
  • Case studies and hands-on projects taught by university professors and industry experts.
  • Mentor guidance, personalised expert feedback and teaching-assistant support.
  • Online AI-powered personalised learning platform and collaboration tools.
Assessment

How learning is evaluated

  • MCQs
  • Projects
  • Proctored Exams

Eligibility and admissions

Eligibility criteria, work experience requirements, and admission steps.

Who this program is for

  • Freshers and experienced professionals seeking combined expertise in business and law.
  • Working professionals who require flexible learning (live + recorded) and can commit ~10: 12 hours/week.
  • Candidates targeting careers in corporate law, compliance, consulting, legal management, contract management and related leadership roles.
Minimum qualification
Graduate
Experience
Fresher (0-2yrs)

Admission and selection process

Admission criteria

  • Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
  • Candidates with minimum 50% aggregate in graduation are exempted from the JMAT entrance test; others must take the JMAT online entrance exam.

Selection criteria

  1. Application submission — fill out the application form.
  2. Profile & eligibility check and JMAT entrance test (30 minutes) if applicable.
  3. Block your seat by paying the caution deposit to receive the offer and pay the balance within the required timeline.
  4. Complete document verification by uploading required educational documents to confirm enrolment.

Important Dates

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

Application Deadline 30 November 2026
Program start date31 March 2027 — Embedded courseSchedule startDate
Program end date29 March 2028 — Embedded courseSchedule endDate

Fees and Financing

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

Total Programme Fee₹2,00,000
Fee or instalmentAmountDue date / termsNotes
Program Fee (12 Months)₹2,00,000—Stated as 'Totally INR 2,00,000 * Inclusive of all taxes'; block amount and instalment options are described separately.
Block / Caution deposit₹5,000At time of seat reservationPay the caution deposit of INR 5,000 to reserve seat and pay balance within 7 days (Admissions section).
Program Fee (Career Pack - 15 Months)₹2,50,000—Listed under Career Pack / 15 Months Program Fee on page.

Fee notes

Refund & deferral:

  • You may request a refund at any time before the Cohort Commencement Date by submitting a refund form via your upGrad profile; a processing fee of ₹1,000 will be charged.
  • Once the program commences, no refund requests will be considered and amounts paid will not be refunded. Refer to your Program Offer letter for full terms.
  • Deferral provision is available; learners should consult an upGrad Admissions Counselor for detailed deferral policy.

Block / caution deposit:

  • Pay a caution/block amount of ₹5,000 to reserve your seat; balance payment must be completed within the required timeline as described in admissions instructions.

Taxes & inclusions:

  • The published INR 2,00,000 figure is stated as 'Inclusive of all taxes' on the page.

Processing & other conditions:

  • Specifics on refunds, cancellations and other T&Cs are governed by the Program Offer letter and upGrad terms; the page references the Offer letter for full terms and conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Bachelor’s degree is a must. Students who have less than 50% marks in graduation have to appear for an online JMAT Entrance examination

The admissions process for the 1 year MBA in Business and Law 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 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

Post successful completion of this program, you will get an MBA degree certificate and an additional specialisation certificate from JGU. Learners who do a general MBA will not be awarded a specialisation certificate.

The program 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 will be scheduled on Weekends & Weekdays both.

Evaluation methods are MCQs, Projects & Proctored Exams

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.

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

If you have opted for the Career Acceleration Program (CAP) offered by upGrad at the time of your enrollment for the Program, you will receive a separate offer letter for CAP within 48 hours of making payment towards the caution amount specified in the attached offer letter.

Refund Policy:

You may request a refund at any time before the Cohort Commencement Date by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form through the “My Application” section under your profile. A processing fee of ₹1,000 will be charged. Please note that once the program commences, no refund request will be considered, and any amount paid by the student will not be refunded. For detailed terms and conditions regarding the Program and the refund policy, please refer to your Program Offer letter before enrolling.

Deferral Policy:

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

Certificate Details

Master of Business Administration — On completion learners obtain a 1-year online MBA in Business & Law from Jindal Global Business School (JGU). An additional online specialisation certificate is awarded on completion of a specialisation.

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