Which is best in a distance MBA, Amity University or Symbiosis?

Both, Amity University Online (DDE) and Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) are very good institutes for doing distance MBA and you cannot go wrong with either of them. You should keep in mind that SCDL has AICTE approval and not UGC approval while Amity University Online is UGC approved and accredited by NAAC. 

I have a few friends at Amity University, so I can give you a brief insight into the MBA program offered by the institute. 

Recognition-

• It is the only university in India to be awarded the highest quality standard 9001:14001 by the American Quality Standards Registrars (AQSR) of the USA.
• It is accredited with a grade “A” by National Assessments and Accreditations Council (NAAC).
• All its courses are approved by the Distance Education Council (DEC).
• It is also the only university in the country to be accredited by WASQ of the USA.

Rankings-

• It is ranked 33 by QS online MBA ranking for the year 2020.
• Amity University has been ranked 37 by NIRF in the University category and 41 in the management category for the year 2020.

Specialization-

The university aims to impart knowledge and skills required by students to compete in the corporate world through a rigorous 2-year program. It has 14 different specializations to choose from. These are listed below –

• Digital Marketing
• Marketing and Sales Management
• Finance and Accounting
• Human Resource Management
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• NGO Management
• Retail Management
• International Business
• Advertising and Brand Management
• Public Accounting
• Travel and Tourism Management
• Business Management

It is tough to answer which is best as in an online and distant MBA course, the course pedagogy and specialization is more important than other factors such as campus amenities, facilities, placements, etc. As for the universities, you can choose either of them.