Amrita Online
Former names | Amrita AHEAD |
|---|---|
| Type | Online education platform |
| Established | 2021 |
Parent institution | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham |
| Location | Coimbatore , Tamil Nadu , India |
| Website | Official website |
Amrita Online (formerly Amrita AHEAD) is the online education platform of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, a private deemed-to-be university headquartered in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Accredited with an A++ grade by the NAAC, the university offers a range of UGC-recognized online undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programs through its online arm.[1][2][3]
History
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham was founded in 1994 by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi and is managed by the Mata Amritanandamayi Math, her international humanitarian organization.[4] The university has since grown into a multidisciplinary institution with collaborations with over 180 universities worldwide.
Amrita launched its online division in 2021 under the brand Amrita AHEAD, aligning with the NEP 2020. It was later rebranded as Amrita Online to expand its global outreach. In 2023, Amrita signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), UK, enabling the integration of ACCA coursework into its B.Com. International Finance and MBA International Finance programs.[2]
Programs
Amrita Online offers a wide variety of online academic programs, equivalent to the university’s on-campus degrees:[1]
- Undergraduate Programs: B.Com., BBA, BCA
- Postgraduate Programs: MBA, M.Com., MCA (with specializations in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity)
- Certificate and Diploma Programs: Business, Data Science, Hinduism, and other professional fields[5]
The programs are taught by both national and international faculty, with interactive classes, industry case studies, projects, and mentorship support.[6]
Accreditation and recognition
Amrita Online programs are:
- UGC-recognized and equivalent to on-campus degrees[1]
- WES accredited in the United States and Canada
- ACCA accredited, with integrated finance pathways[2]
- Delivered under Amrita’s A++ NAAC accreditation[4]
The parent university has consistently ranked among India’s leading private universities. It was ranked 5th in the NIRF 2022 and has been featured in the QS World University Rankings.[7]
Collaborations
Amrita Online collaborates with industry experts and academic institutions worldwide to provide domain-specific learning. These collaborations include:
- ACCA (UK) for international finance programs
- Guest lectures and interactive sessions with industry professionals
- Opportunities for multiple industry certifications[2][6]
Scholarships
Amrita Online provides several scholarship schemes, including merit-based and need-based options. In 2023, the university announced a 20% scholarship for women learners enrolling in its online programs.[3][7][6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham offers online degrees". Indian Express.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Amrita AHEAD collaborates with ACCA, UK". Financial Express.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham to offer 20% scholarship to women learners". Hindustan Times.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "NAAC Accreditation Report". Missing or empty
|url=(help) - ↑ "Amrita launches online course on Hinduism". India Education Diary.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Scholarship announcement for women learners". Careers360.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Scholarships for women enrolling in Amrita University online programmes". India Today.
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