Top PhD Programs in India 2019

The Ph.D. programme offered by the institute requires an original doctoral thesis that should result in a significant contribution to that field. The aim of this programme is to keep pace with the expanding frontiers of knowledge in management and broader social sciences. The average duration of the programme is 4-5 years.

VIM has identified a few priority areas of research. The faculty & students are encouraged to undertake the research in the following broad areas, and any other areas of interest and benefit to VIM: :

Vide notification No: VTU/ACA/2006-07/2538 dated 12th July 2006, IFIM Business School), has been permitted by the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum to offer a Ph.D programme in Management. Thus, IFIM Business School has the unique distinction of being amongst the few autonomous Institutes in the country to be accorded this recognition by a University.

FPM-ABPM programme is designed to equip students with professional skills suitable for careers in management teaching, research, training and consultancy positions both within and outside academia. Students select their field of specialization from areas, where the Industry demands and the Institute has expertise. The Institute’s FPM-ABPM scholars are expected to play a leading role in meeting the nation’s increasing need for deeper analytical skills and practically relevant research capability in the field of management. The programme draws upon Indian and global experience in doctoral education in management and various relate fields. The programme is also designed to serve as a venue for nurturing various academic debate concerning management research and activities of CARP. The programme structure includes a significant component of research training, facilitated by both in-house and visiting researchers. FPM-ABPM participants are expected to develop a deep understanding in the areas of research selected by them.... [-]

Self-Paced PhD in International Business Management

Our PhD develops the research and teaching skills you need to promote new perspectives and inspire the next generation of business leaders.

The PhD’s flexible structure allows you to study without leaving your job for an extended period. It combines face-to-face courses in Paris with special programs at our five partner institutions around the world, and lets you take advantage of on-demand e-learning. This gives you the freedom to study anywhere in the world, at the times that suit your career and lifestyle.

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