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Criteria	Edgewood University: Online Courses, Fees, Working Professionals — View → ✕ Remove	DUKE CE — View → ✕ Remove	EIMT Institute Switzerland View → ✕ Remove
📋 Basic Information
University Type	International	International	International
Established	1927 99 yrs	1999 27 yrs	2017 9 yrs
Location	Madison, Wisconsin USA	Durham USA	Zurich Switzerland
Study Mode	🔵 Online	🔵 Online	🔵 Online
🏅 Accreditation & Grade
NAAC Grade	Not Accredited	Not Accredited	Not Accredited
All Accreditations	HLC (Higher Learning Commission)	AACSB (Duke Fuqua parent), HLC	EduQua (Swiss), ASIC
International Recognition	HLC-accredited US university; AIU equivalence required; WES for North America	Duke brand; globally recognised; certificates not degrees	Swiss EduQua + ASIC; AIU equivalence required
✅ 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 15,000–35,000	USD 5,000–15,000 ✅ Lowest Fee	USD 5,000–15,000 ✅ Lowest Fee
Credential Awarded	✅ Degree	🔵 Certificate	✅ Degree
📚 Courses & Eligibility
Courses Available	11 courses	5 courses	2 courses
Key Programmes	Online MBA, Online MS programmes, Online Bachelor's completion programmes	Executive Education Certificates (Leadership, Strategy, Finance, Digital Transformation)	Online MBA, Online DBA, Online Master's programmes
Weekly Hours Required	6–10 hrs/week ✅ Least Intensive	6–10 hrs/week ✅ Least Intensive	8–12 hrs/week
Minimum Eligibility	Bachelor's 50-60%+; IELTS 6.5+; 2-5 yrs experience	Working professionals; varies by programme	Bachelor's 50-60%+; IELTS 6.5+; 2-5 yrs experience
Work Experience	🔵 2-5 years preferred	🔵 3+ years preferred	🔵 2-5 years preferred
🎯 Placement & Career
Placement Support	⚠️ Alumni network only	❌ No formal placement	⚠️ Alumni network only
Best For	US-credential-seekers targeting MNC US-team roles or US relocation	Senior executives wanting Duke Fuqua-affiliated certificate in leadership & strategy	DBA aspirants & EMBA seekers wanting European credential without AACSB premium
⭐ Key Differentiator	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	Lowest fee tier among Swiss-accredited programmes; technology + management hybrid curriculum
🏆 Overall Score
AE Score NAAC · Approvals · Placement · Fees · Courses	2/23	3/23 ⚠️ Runner Up	4/23 ✅ 🏆 Top Pick
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