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Doctor of Philosophy in Management Studies also known as Ph.D. is a postgraduate and research level program that deals with areas such as business management, administration, organizational behaviour, operation management, business strategy, marketing, human resource management, finance, economics, entrepreneurship and much more. Ph.D. Management Studies program aims at offering higher learning to students in different fields of management so that they can further their studies or take up higher positions as scholar or manager. Ph.D. Management studies program in India requires minimum 3 years of time including course work as well as dissertation.
For admission in Ph.D. Management Studies program the students need to take an entrance test and then face an interview. The common tests for getting into the Ph.D. Management program include UGC NET, University conducted tests like CEET/PET/RET, IIM CAT, GMAT, Gate for engineers and technical graduates, ICAR, and CSIR NET. In addition some universities/institutes also require valid GATE or UGC CSIR NET JRF qualification score for admission to Ph.D. Management programme.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| - Full Form | Doctor of Philosophy in Management Studies |
| - Duration | 3-5 years |
| - Course Level | Doctoral |
| - Eligibility | Master's degree in Management or related field |
| - Top Colleges | IIMs (Indian Institute of Management), FMS (Faculty of Management Studies), XLRI (Xavier Labour Relations Institute) |
| - Entrance Exam | Entrance Exam conducted by respective colleges, CAT (Common Admission Test), GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test), UGC NET (National Eligibility Test) |
1. A Master’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade awarded by a recognized university. Some institutes may demand a Master of Management.
2. Degree and qualifying entrance examinations like UGC-NET, GATE, JRF or any exam conducted by the respective institute/university with a valid score.
3. Candidates who are placed in the shortlist have to sit for an interview in an aim to evaluate their research ability, knowledge of the subject, and communication ability.
4. However, industry experience or academic experience may be preferred at the time of selection in some of the institutes, but it is not compulsory.
5. According to the guidelines of the institute, it is mandatory for the candidates to upload a research proposal at the time of applying for Ph.D.
6. Should fulfill any other criteria set by the institute for the selection such as published papers, recommendations. Some relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates if any.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Research Methodology | Qualitative research, Quantitative research, Mixed methods, Research design |
| Statistical Analysis | Descriptive statistics, Inferential statistics, Regression analysis, Time series analysis |
| Management Theory | Organizational behavior, Organizational theory, Strategic management, Leadership |
| Finance | Financial management, Financial markets, Investment analysis, Corporate finance |
| Marketing | Marketing management, Consumer behavior, Marketing research, Brand management |
| Human Resources | HR management, Organizational development, Leadership development, Talent management |
| Operations Management | Supply chain management, Operations research, Quality management, Project management |
| Specialized Courses | Entrepreneurship, International business, Business ethics, Corporate social responsibility |
| Research Proposal | Literature review, Research question, Methodology, Expected outcomes |
| Thesis Writing | Thesis structure, Writing style, Citation management, Thesis defense |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Private Ph.D. (Management Studies) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Harcourt Butler Technological University | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh | INR 135,000 |
| Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology | Sangrur, Punjab | INR 81,000 |
| IIIT Allahabad | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh | INR 251,536 |
| Anurag University | Hyderabad, Telangana | INR 250,000 |
| Christ University | Bangalore, Karnataka | INR 380,000 |
| Ramaiah Institute of Technology | Bangalore, Karnataka | INR 128,780 |
| Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology | Bhubaneswar, Orissa | INR 2,375,000 |
| Shiv Nadar University | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | INR 550,000 |
| North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology | Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh | INR 57,560 |
| Jaypee Institute of Information Technology University | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | INR 457,600 |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Government Ph.D. (Management Studies) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Madras | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | INR 1,350,000 |
| IIT Delhi | New Delhi, Delhi NCR | INR 1,040,000 |
| Netaji Subhas University of Technology | New Delhi, Delhi NCR | INR 229,000 |
| IIT Guwahati | Guwahati, Assam | INR 507,350 |
| NIT Surathkal | Surathkal, Karnataka | INR 155,570 |
| NIT Trichy | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu | INR 168,250 |
| IIT Roorkee | Roorkee, Uttarakhand | INR 1,100,000 |
| NIT Durgapur | Durgapur, West Bengal | INR 186,100 |
| Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management | Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh | INR 180,250 |
| Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya | Indore, Madhya Pradesh | INR 104,500 |
