MBA distant information. PGDM or MBA what should I choose?

MBA is required for Ph.D. or higher study. Both are almost same but PGDM is more rigirous and job oriented. In distance mode MBA or PGDM do not differ much but choose MBA if you wish to move ahead academic. Thing which matter is brand value if b scholl. Symbosis, NMIMS, IGNOU, KUK, Pondicherry etc.