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