Program Launches: D. Y. Patil Deemed to be University Online introduced three new online programmes: (i) Online MBA in Product Management (positioned as India’s first), (ii) Online MBA in Fintech & Digital Banking, and (iii) Online MCA in Applied AI and Modern Computing.
Digital Economy Context: India’s digital economy currently contributes 11.74 % of GDP (USD 402 billion) and is projected to reach 20 % of Gross Value Added by FY 2029‑30.
Enrollment & Survey: The university has enrolled over 25,000 learners across its online portfolio; an internal survey shows 77 % of existing students rate the programmes as highly industry‑relevant.
Salary Benchmarks: Average annual salary for Product Managers in India is INR 23 lakh, with senior professionals earning up to INR 38.5 lakh.
Curriculum Focus: The Product Management MBA covers product strategy, user‑centric innovation, agile methods, analytics, go‑to‑market execution, and digital transformation; the Fintech MBA covers emerging financial technologies, digital payments, banking innovation, regulatory frameworks; the MCA focuses on AI, machine learning, cloud computing, data‑driven applications, and modern software technologies.
