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PROGRAM DURATION

The commitment to the Doctoral program is four years which includes an enriching research focused, out-put oriented course work. The scholars are expected to complete the program in four years and ensure that they complete the requirements of the program within this stipulated time.

However, the candidates who are unable to complete the program within the stipulated time may be allowed to continue in the program depending upon their progress. After completion of four years into the program an extension of two years may be granted subject to approval from the Doctoral Committee.

Areas of Specialization offered

  • Economics and Public Policy
  • Finance and Control
  • Information Systems and Analytics
  • Marketing
  • Operations and Quantitative Techniques
  • Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources
  • Strategy & Liberal Studies

RESEARCH RELEVANT COURSES (76 CREDITS)

Term-I: Foundation Courses Term -II: Business Environment & Flexi Courses Term -III:  Intermediate Doctoral Courses Term -IV: Advance Level Courses Term -V: Seminar Courses
 (26 Credits)  (18 Credits)  (8 Credits)  (8 Credits) (16 Credits)
-Data Modelling & Visualization
-Financial Reporting and Analysis
-Managerial Economics
-Marketing Management
-Self and Group Dynamics
-Statistics for Decision Making
– Sustainability & Business 1
-Business Research Methods-Operations Management

 Flexi courses (Twelve Credits   to be completed)

-Macro Economics
-Financial Management and Financial Markets
-Marketing Strategy
-Managerial Accounting
-Team Building and Leadership
-Business Ethics
-Business Law
-Corporate Finance
-Management Information Systems
-Operations Research
-Human Capital Management
-Strategic Management

Two research-oriented courses each worth 4 credit can be done from NPTEL, however it is optional. The course needs to be approved by the doctoral committee.

*The cost for doing the NPTEL courses will be borne by the participant*

-Qualitative Research Method
-Quantitative Research Method
-8 credits from PGP Elective Basket Courses in Consultation with TAC -Seminar Course in Research Writing
-Seminar Course in Research Writing for Journals
– Paper published in scopus or web of science
– Workshop on SLR
– Workshop on Theory Building
-Academic Writing

STAGES OF DOCTORAL JOURNEY

Phase-I (1st Year) Doctoral Coursework Term-I : Foundation (Essential) Courses
Term -II: Business Environment & Flexi Courses
Term -III: Intermediate level Doctoral courses
COMPREHENSIVE QUALIFYING EXAMINATION (CQE)
Phase-II (2nd Year) Advance Doctoral Courses Term -IV: Advance Level Courses 
Term -V: Seminar Courses
Phase-III (3rd – 4th Year) Thesis Work Research Proposal
Academic Workshops/Conferences
Research Publications
Thesis Seminar
Thesis Proposal
Thesis Defense

*It is mandatory for the scholar to submit a quarterly progress report to the Doctoral Office routed through the respective TAC.

PHASE-I:COURSE WORK

  • The doctoral coursework provides the requisite knowledge and a platform for future research activities. It is a compulsory pre-requisite for all research scholars in preparation for their doctoral journey.
  • The course work includes three terms (Term-I through III) in the first year. The tentative schedule for each term is available under the Academic Calendar (*may change if required).
  • The scholar will be required to obtain an overall CGPA of 2.67 or above for passing the Course work to proceed to the next stage of CQE.

COMPREHENSIVE QUALIFYING EXAMINATION (CQE)

  • After successful completion of the course work, the scholar needs to pass CQE to proceed to the second phase of the program. The scholar has to successfully clear the CQE exam before the commencement of the second year and the doctoral dissertation period begins after successfully  clearing the CQE.
  • A scholar who does not qualify for the exam shall be given one last attempt to complete this requirement.

PHASE-II: SECOND YEAR

  • In the second year, the scholars will complete Term-IV as part of their advanced courses.
  • After successful completion of the course work, the scholar will start working on the primary research problem of the PhD thesis under the guidance of the Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC). Towards the same, at the start of the second year, the scholar is required to initiate the process of formation of TAC as per the Institute norms. The scholar will start working on a research proposal under the TAC guidance
  • From the second year onwards and after successful completion of all the four terms (Term-I through IV) till the submission of the final thesis, the scholars are expected to contribute to institute building.
  • The scholar will present the Research Proposal in an open seminar after the TAC clears the draft for the same. The draft Research Proposal will be evaluated by Research Proposal Evaluation Committee (RPEC).
  • The Research Proposal synopsis and the PhD presentation are to be submitted at least 7 working days in advance of the proposed presentation date to share the copies with RPEC.
  • The RPEC shall consider the topic of research and research proposal and if satisfied shall approve the topic of research and research proposal.
  • The RPEC may suggest minor changes to the proposal if deems fit, such changes would be made by the scholar in consultation with the TAC.
  • If the RPEC rejects the topic and the research proposal the scholar in consultation with TAC can send the research proposal within the next three months.
  • Once the Thesis Title is approved the PhD office shall issue a letter to the scholar for the record.
  • If the scholar desires to modify the Thesis title or the proposed research plan, then the scholar has to apply to the PhD office for necessary approval. The thesis title or the proposed research plan cannot be changed after the completion of the third year in normal circumstances.

PHASE-III: THIRD YEAR ONWARDS

  • From the third year onwards, the doctoral thesis work provides them with an opportunity to make original contributions to an area of management or one of its disciplines. The scholar is expected to work towards presenting papers at a conference, journal publications and other scholarly contributions.
  • Once the scholar feels that the required part of the research and pre-requisites are completed, with due permission of TAC, the scholar can apply for Pre-Submission Thesis Presentation.
  • The Pre-Submission Thesis Presentation in an open seminar. The pre-submission thesis presentation will be evaluated by Research Proposal Evaluation Committee (RPEC).
  • The presentation is to be submitted at least 7 working days in advance of the proposed presentation date to share the copy with RPEC.
  • The RPEC may suggest minor/major changes to the Pre-Submission Thesis if deems fit, such changes would be made by the scholar in consultation with the TAC. A duly signed report by TAC of the modification made is to be Pre-Submission Thesis is to be submitted by the scholar at the time of final Thesis submission.
  • If the RPEC rejects the Pre-Submission Thesis, the scholar in consultation with TAC has to work on the thesis and apply for another Pre-Submission Thesis within the next three months.
  • Once the Pre-Submission Thesis Presentation is approved by RPEC the PhD office shall issue a letter to the scholar for the record.
  • The scholar has to prepare and submit the doctoral thesis within the next three months of the approval of the Pre-Submission Thesis Presentation. The submitted thesis would be sent to One Indian and One Foreign Evaluator.
  • If the thesis is Excepted with minor/major required changes by both the External Evaluators, the Thesis Evaluation Report with the received comments would be shared with the scholar’s TAC for required modifications in the Thesis.
  • If the thesis is Rejected by anyone of the External Evaluators, the Thesis Evaluation Report with the received comments would be shared with the scholar’s TAC to communicate this to the scholar for required modifications in the Thesis. Within the next six months, the revised Final PhD thesis is to be submitted to repeat the external evaluation process
  • Once the Thesis reaches the Accepted status, the scholar has to Defend the Thesis in front of one of the external examiners to be eligible for the award of the degree.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Activity / Event Timeline
Year-I Registration for Phd (FT) 07 Jul 2025
Term-I: Foundation Courses Jul 2025 – Sep 2025
Term-II: Business Environment Courses & Flexi Courses Oct 2025 – March 2026
Term-III: Intermediate Doctoral courses April 2026 – June 2026
Allocation of TAC June 2026 – Dec 2026
Year-II Term-IV: Advance Level Courses June 2026 – March 2027
Term-V: Seminar Courses

Paper published in scopus or web of science

Workshop on SLR and Theory Building

Academic Writing

Sept 2026 – June 2027
COMPREHENSIVE QUALIFYING EXAMINATION (CQE)
Year-III and

IV onwards

Research Proposal

Doctoral Dissertation Work and Thesis work (Expected)

Jan 2027 onwards
Thesis Defense (Expected) June 2029
Activity / Event Timeline
Registration for PhD(FT) 10-Jul,2023
Term-I: Foundation Courses Jul, 2023 – Sep, 2023
Term-II: Business Environment Courses & Flexi Courses Sep, 2023 – Mar, 2024
Term-III: Intermediate Doctoral courses Apr, 2024 – May, 2024
Comprehensive Qualifying Examination (CQE) Jun, 2024 – Aug 2024
Allocation of TAC
Research Proposal
Term-IV: Advance Courses June, 2024 – Mar, 2025
Term-V: Seminar Courses Apr, 2025 – June, 2026
Doctoral Dissertation Work and Thesis work (Expected) Dec, 2026
Thesis Defense(Expected ) Mar-2027
Activity / Event Timeline
Registration for PhD(FT) 27-Jun,2022
Term-I: Foundation Courses Jun, 2022 – Sep, 2022
Term-II: Business Environment Courses & Flexi Courses Sep, 2022 – Mar, 2023
Term-III: Intermediate Doctoral courses Apr, 2023 – May, 2023
Comprehensive Qualifying Examination (CQE) Jun, 2023 – Aug 2023
Allocation of TAC
Research Proposal
Term-IV: Advance Courses June, 2023 – Mar, 2024
Term-V: Seminar Courses Apr, 2024 – June, 2025
Doctoral Dissertation Work and Thesis work (Expected) Dec, 2025
Thesis Defense(Expected ) Mar-2026