byDinesh
Updated on - 1 Jul, 2024
Doctor of Project Management is a terminal, postgraduate academic degree that prepares learners for the identification, planning, development, and management of academic and workplace projects. It takes 3-5 years for a full-time candidate to complete their Ph.D. in Project Management. Program’s course work encompasses, project management leadership, risk, project portfolio management, research methods and dissertation. Students have to engage in a lot of research and complete a dissertation in order to produce a work that contributes to the generation of new knowledge or its enhancement in the project management field.
The common graduate-level entrance exams accepted for admission into the Ph.D. Project Management programs are: GMAT, GRE, CAT, MAT and GATE etc for management, graduate, common and Engineering programs respectively. Candidates should preferably be holders of masters in engineering, technology, management or any related field. Other important criterion that is given much attention while considering application for the position includes work experience in project execution or management. The past admission procedures include entrance tests results, academic results, written statement of purpose, letters of recommendation and interview results.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Doctor of Philosophy (Project Management) |
| Duration | 3-5 years (full-time), Can be longer for part-time |
| Course Level | Doctoral Level |
| Eligibility | Master's degree in Project Management, Engineering Management, Business Administration, or related field with minimum marks (usually 55%) |
| Top Colleges (India) | Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) - Delhi, Bombay, Kharagpur, Madras, Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) Calcutta, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) |
| Entrance Exam | Varies by Institution (Common exams include UGC-NET, GATE, institute-specific entrance tests) |
1. A post graduate in any stream with minimum 55% marks from a recognized university is essential. Candidates must have a valid GATE/NET score The eligibility criteria of the applicant is that she/he should have a valid GATE/NET score.
2. Applicants with 2-3 years work experience in project management or related fields shall be considered desirable. Some of the expectations for the job include: Exposure to research is an added advantage.
3. In order to apply for the post, candidates need to clear an entrance test conducted by the university/institute, as well as face an interview session.
4. For any course, fluency in English is an added advantage since English is the medium used in writing the study and dissertation.
5. The age of the candidates that may apply for this post must be between 28 to 45 years though it has some leeway concerning the candidates of the reserved category.
6. This is undertaken in line with such factors as academic performance, scores in the entrance test, research capabilities, work experience and performance in the interview to determine the successful candidates to be hired.
1. UGC NET – Conducts tests for the recruitment of University Teachers and Research Scholars in all fields of study.
2. GATE – A competitive examination that measures the aptitude in engineering of candidates from diversified fields.
3. CAT – A test of arithmetic, verbal, logical and argumentative abilities.
4. XAT – Measures the candidate’s aptitude, logical thinking and data interpretation capabilities.
5. MAT – Patterned on the assessment of intelligence and problem solving aptitudes in various fields
6. CMAT – Tests the aptitude and proficiency in quantitative ability, logical reasoning, language comprehension and analytical skills of the candidates.
7. ATMA – Scored based on the skills possessed by the candidate in analysis, mathematics, the English language and writing.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Project Management Fundamentals | Project Life Cycle, Project Scope Management, Project Schedule Management, Project Cost Management, Project Quality Management, Project Risk Management, Project Resource Management, Project Procurement Management, Project Stakeholder Management, Project Communication Management |
| Research Methods | Research Design, Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods, Data Collection & Analysis Techniques, Ethical Considerations in Research |
| Project Management Theories & Practices | Agile Project Management, Earned Value Management (EVM), Critical Path Method (CPM), Program Management, Project Portfolio Management, Project Governance, Project Management in a Global Context |
| Project Leadership & Teams | Leadership Styles for Project Managers, Team Building & Collaboration Techniques, Conflict Management in Projects, Managing Virtual Teams |
| Project Risk Management | Risk Identification, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation Strategies, Risk Monitoring & Control |
| Project Scheduling Techniques | PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique), CPM (Critical Path Method), Gantt Charts, Scheduling Software |
| Project Cost Management | Cost Estimating Techniques, Cost Budgeting & Control, Earned Value Management (EVM) for Cost Control |
| Specialization | Job Titles | Average Salary (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Project Management | Project Director, Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, Project Management Consultant | 15-20 Lakhs |
| Construction Management | Construction Project Manager, Construction Contracts Manager, Construction Estimator | 12-18 Lakhs |
| Information Technology (IT) Project Management | IT Project Manager, Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Specialist, IT Project Portfolio Manager | 14-18 Lakhs |
| Risk Management | Project Risk Manager, Enterprise Risk Management Specialist, Risk Analyst | 12-16 Lakhs |
| Project Scheduling & Control | Project Controls Engineer, Scheduling Specialist, Earned Value Management (EVM) Analyst | 10-14 Lakhs |
| Project Finance | Project Finance Manager, Project Investment Analyst, Cost Engineering Specialist | 12-16 Lakhs |