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Criteria	Edgewood University: Online Courses, Fees, Working Professionals — View → ✕ Remove	ATLAS SkillTech University — View → ✕ Remove	DUKE CE — View → ✕ Remove
📋 Basic Information
University Type	International	Indian Private	International
Established	1927 99 yrs	2020 6 yrs	1999 27 yrs
Location	Madison, Wisconsin USA	Mumbai India	Durham USA
Study Mode	🔵 Online	🔵 Online	🔵 Online
🏅 Accreditation & Grade
NAAC Grade	Not Accredited	Not Accredited	Not Accredited
All Accreditations	HLC (Higher Learning Commission)	UGC-DEB, NAAC (applied)	AACSB (Duke Fuqua parent), HLC
International Recognition	HLC-accredited US university; AIU equivalence required; WES for North America	WES eligible (verify); UGC-DEB	Duke brand; globally recognised; certificates not degrees
✅ Regulatory Approvals
UGC-DEB Approved Online degree = regular mode	❌ No	✅ Yes	❌ No
AICTE Approved Needed for some PSU roles	No	No	No
💰 Fees & Credential
Fee Range Total programme fee	USD 15,000–35,000	INR 150,000–350,000	USD 5,000–15,000 ✅ Lowest Fee
Credential Awarded	✅ Degree	✅ Degree	🔵 Certificate
📚 Courses & Eligibility
Courses Available	11 courses	4 courses	5 courses
Key Programmes	Online MBA, Online MS programmes, Online Bachelor's completion programmes	Online MBA (Design Thinking, Innovation), Online BBA, Online MA	Executive Education Certificates (Leadership, Strategy, Finance, Digital Transformation)
Weekly Hours Required	6–10 hrs/week ✅ Least Intensive	6–10 hrs/week ✅ Least Intensive	6–10 hrs/week ✅ Least Intensive
Minimum Eligibility	Bachelor's 50-60%+; IELTS 6.5+; 2-5 yrs experience	PG: Bachelor's 50% (45% reserved); UG: 10+2 ~50%	Working professionals; varies by programme
Work Experience	🔵 2-5 years preferred	✅ Not required	🔵 3+ years preferred
🎯 Placement & Career
Placement Support	⚠️ Alumni network only	✅ Yes – Mumbai corporate network via ATL	❌ No formal placement
Best For	US-credential-seekers targeting MNC US-team roles or US relocation	Innovation, design-thinking & startup-ecosystem focused professionals	Senior executives wanting Duke Fuqua-affiliated certificate in leadership & strategy
⭐ Key Differentiator	HLC-accredited US institution at moderate fee; Catholic liberal arts tradition; ethical leadership focus	India's first SkillTech university; design-thinking curriculum; Mumbai startup & creative industry ecosystem	Duke University Fuqua School affiliation; focused on executive leadership development; strong corporate programme delivery
🏆 Overall Score
AE Score NAAC · Approvals · Placement · Fees · Courses	2/23	7/23 ✅ 🏆 Top Pick	3/23 ⚠️ Runner Up
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