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Criteria	Alliance University Online - Courses, Ranking, Admission 2026 — View → ✕ Remove	DUKE CE — View → ✕ Remove	Golden Gate University — View → ✕ Remove
📋 Basic Information
University Type	Indian Private	International	International
Established	2010 16 yrs	1999 27 yrs	1901 125 yrs
Location	Bengaluru India	Durham USA	San Francisco USA
Study Mode	🔵 Online	🔵 Online	🔵 Online
🏅 Accreditation & Grade
NAAC Grade	✅ A ✅ Best NAAC	Not Accredited	Not Accredited
All Accreditations	UGC-DEB, NAAC, ACBSP-aligned	AACSB (Duke Fuqua parent), HLC	WASC (WSCUC), ACBSP
International Recognition	WES eligible (verify); UGC-DEB	Duke brand; globally recognised; certificates not degrees	AIU equivalence required for Indian careers; WES for North America
✅ Regulatory Approvals
UGC-DEB Approved Online degree = regular mode	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No
AICTE Approved Needed for some PSU roles	No	No	No
💰 Fees & Credential
Fee Range Total programme fee	INR 140,000–260,000	USD 5,000–15,000 ✅ Lowest Fee	USD 12,000–25,000
Credential Awarded	✅ Degree	🔵 Certificate	✅ Degree
📚 Courses & Eligibility
Courses Available	4 courses ✅ Most Courses	5 courses	5 courses
Key Programmes	Online MBA (multiple specs), Online MCA, Online BBA, Online BCA	Executive Education Certificates (Leadership, Strategy, Finance, Digital Transformation)	Online MBA, Online MS (Taxation, Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics)
Weekly Hours Required	6–9 hrs/week ✅ Least Intensive	6–10 hrs/week	8–12 hrs/week
Minimum Eligibility	PG: Bachelor's 50% (45% reserved); UG: 10+2 ~50%	Working professionals; varies by programme	Bachelor's 50-60%+; IELTS 6.5+; 2-5 yrs experience
Work Experience	✅ Not required	🔵 3+ years preferred	🔵 2-5 years preferred
🎯 Placement & Career
Placement Support	✅ Yes – Bengaluru campus corporate conne	❌ No formal placement	⚠️ Alumni network only; no campus drives
Best For	Bengaluru tech/BFSI professionals wanting Alliance School of Business credential	Senior executives wanting Duke Fuqua-affiliated certificate in leadership & strategy	Finance & tax professionals wanting SF-based US credential with ACBSP accreditation
⭐ Key Differentiator	Alliance School of Business Bengaluru heritage; ACBSP-aligned; emerging tech & finance specialisations	Duke University Fuqua School affiliation; focused on executive leadership development; strong corporate programme delivery	120-year San Francisco institution; specialised in finance, tax & accounting; Silicon Valley employer proximity
🏆 Overall Score
AE Score NAAC · Approvals · Placement · Fees · Courses	14/23 ✅ 🏆 Top Pick	3/23 ⚠️ Runner Up	2/23
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