Dual MBA programme, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Lincoln University College Malaysia, MBA admissions 2026, international education, and study abroad are in focus as Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Gorakhpur University has announced Uttar Pradesh's first dual MBA degree programme in collaboration with Lincoln University College, Malaysia. The initiative aims to provide students with international academic exposure, global management skills, and enhanced career opportunities.

The proposal has received final approval from the university's Executive Council, making DDU Gorakhpur University the first state-run university in Uttar Pradesh to introduce a dual MBA programme that allows students to pursue part of their studies overseas while remaining enrolled in a single academic course.

Under the new programme, students will complete the first year of their MBA at DDU Gorakhpur University and the second year at Lincoln University College, Malaysia. On successful completion of the course, graduates will be awarded MBA degrees from both institutions, giving them an internationally recognised qualification.

University officials said the programme has been designed to equip students with modern management practices, international business perspectives and cross-cultural learning experiences. The dual-degree model is expected to strengthen students' professional skills and improve their employability in multinational companies and global organisations.

The collaboration builds on the existing academic and research partnership between the two universities. Officials added that details regarding the admission process, eligibility criteria and fee structure are currently being finalised and are expected to be announced within the next week.

Alongside the Dual MBA, the university has also approved the introduction of a new Bachelor of Business Administration in Tourism and Hospitality Management (BBA-THM) from the current academic session. The programme will be offered through the Department of Commerce and is intended to prepare students for careers in the rapidly expanding tourism and hospitality sectors.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Poonam Tandon said the launch of the dual-degree programme and the new BBA course reflects the university's commitment to the internationalisation of higher education. She noted that the initiatives will provide students with globally competitive academic opportunities while strengthening the university's focus on industry-oriented and internationally relevant education.

The university believes these programmes will help bridge the gap between classroom learning and global industry requirements, preparing graduates for careers in both India and overseas.