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Criteria	eCornell — View → ✕ Remove	Edgewood University: Online Courses, Fees, Working Professionals — View → ✕ Remove	DUKE CE — View → ✕ Remove
📋 Basic Information
University Type	International	International	International
Established	2000 26 yrs	1927 99 yrs	1999 27 yrs
Location	Ithaca USA	Madison, Wisconsin USA	Durham USA
Study Mode	🔵 Online	🔵 Online	🔵 Online
🏅 Accreditation & Grade
NAAC Grade	Not Accredited	Not Accredited	Not Accredited
All Accreditations	Middle States (Cornell parent), Ivy League brand	HLC (Higher Learning Commission)	AACSB (Duke Fuqua parent), HLC
International Recognition	Cornell/Ivy brand; certificates not degrees	HLC-accredited US university; AIU equivalence required; WES for North America	Duke brand; globally recognised; certificates not degrees
✅ Regulatory Approvals
UGC-DEB Approved Online degree = regular mode	No	No	No
AICTE Approved Needed for some PSU roles	No	No	No
💰 Fees & Credential
Fee Range Total programme fee	USD 3,000–10,000 ✅ Lowest Fee	USD 15,000–35,000	USD 5,000–15,000
Credential Awarded	🔵 Certificate	✅ Degree	🔵 Certificate
📚 Courses & Eligibility
Courses Available	10 courses	11 courses	5 courses
Key Programmes	Online Certificate Programmes (Leadership, HR, Data Science, Marketing, Hospitality, Finance)	Online MBA, Online MS programmes, Online Bachelor's completion programmes	Executive Education Certificates (Leadership, Strategy, Finance, Digital Transformation)
Weekly Hours Required	5–8 hrs/week ✅ Least Intensive	6–10 hrs/week	6–10 hrs/week
Minimum Eligibility	Working professionals; no strict minimum	Bachelor's 50-60%+; IELTS 6.5+; 2-5 yrs experience	Working professionals; varies by programme
Work Experience	🔵 Varies by programme	🔵 2-5 years preferred	🔵 3+ years preferred
🎯 Placement & Career
Placement Support	❌ No formal placement	⚠️ Alumni network only	❌ No formal placement
Best For	Working professionals wanting Ivy League branded certificates in specialised subjects	US-credential-seekers targeting MNC US-team roles or US relocation	Senior executives wanting Duke Fuqua-affiliated certificate in leadership & strategy
⭐ Key Differentiator	Cornell University (Ivy League) certificate programmes; widest online certificate catalogue; hospitality & HR specialisation depth	HLC-accredited US institution at moderate fee; Catholic liberal arts tradition; ethical leadership focus	Duke University Fuqua School affiliation; focused on executive leadership development; strong corporate programme delivery
🏆 Overall Score
AE Score NAAC · Approvals · Placement · Fees · Courses	3/23 ✅ 🏆 Top Pick	2/23 ⚠️ Runner Up	1/23
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