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Criteria
Harappa School of Leadership
Golden Gate University
DUKE CE
📋 Basic Information
University Type Edtech International International
Established
1901
125 yrs
1999
27 yrs
Location
Mumbai
India
San Francisco
USA
Durham
USA
Study Mode 🔵 Online 🔵 Online 🔵 Online
🏅 Accreditation & Grade
NAAC Grade Not Accredited Not Accredited Not Accredited
All Accreditations
UGC-DEB (via partner universities)
WASC (WSCUC), ACBSP
AACSB (Duke Fuqua parent), HLC
International Recognition
Not specified
AIU equivalence required for Indian careers; WES for North America
Duke brand; globally recognised; certificates not degrees
✅ 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 50,000–400,000
USD 12,000–25,000
USD 5,000–15,000
✅ Lowest Fee
Credential Awarded 🔵 Certificate ✅ Degree 🔵 Certificate
📚 Courses & Eligibility
Courses Available
2 courses
5 courses
5 courses
Key Programmes
Leadership Development, Management, Professional Skills
Online MBA, Online MS (Taxation, Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics)
Executive Education Certificates (Leadership, Strategy, Finance, Digital Transformation)
Weekly Hours Required
4–6 hrs/week
✅ Least Intensive
8–12 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 🔵 Preferred 🔵 2-5 years preferred 🔵 3+ years preferred
🎯 Placement & Career
Placement Support ⚠️ Limited ⚠️ Alumni network only; no campus drives ❌ No formal placement
Best For
Working professionals seeking behavioural & leadership skills
Finance & tax professionals wanting SF-based US credential with ACBSP accreditation
Senior executives wanting Duke Fuqua-affiliated certificate in leadership & strategy
⭐ Key Differentiator
Behaviour-first learning model; bite-sized weekly habit-driven delivery
120-year San Francisco institution; specialised in finance, tax & accounting; Silicon Valley employer proximity
Duke University Fuqua School affiliation; focused on executive leadership development; strong corporate programme delivery
🏆 Overall Score
AE Score NAAC · Approvals · Placement · Fees · Courses
5/23
✅ 🏆 Top Pick
2/23
3/23
⚠️ Runner Up
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🤖 AI Verdict Based on NAAC, NIRF, approvals and available courses
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Top Pick
Harappa School of Leadership
5
AE Score / 23
🔵 UGC-DEB 
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Runner Up
DUKE CE
3
AE Score / 23
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Option 3
Golden Gate University
2
AE Score / 23
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