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Ph.D Program
in Management

The Ph.D Program in Management IEC University equips students with the expertise and research opportunities to become transformative, theory-driven scholars and advocates for change. By gaining a strong theoretical understanding of conceptualized business issues and honing research skills, IEC University’s Doctoral Program in Management empowers accomplished business managers and professionals to either continue in their current roles or seek academic professions. Additionally, this curriculum assists academics, defense people, executives, and entrepreneurs in analyzing dynamic events, determining the most appropriate explanations for current challenges, and putting the finest practical answers to challenging managing problems into practice

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    Program Overview

    A PhD in Management is a rigorous, research-driven doctoral degree—typically spanning 4 to 5 years—designed to train future scholars and academic leaders by combining two years of advanced coursework in areas like organizational behavior, strategy, finance, marketing, and operations, followed by comprehensive exams and an extended dissertation phase devoted to original, theory-driven research using methods from econometrics, experiments, qualitative studies, and fieldwork. The curriculum often includes specialization tracks such as Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior & Human Resources, or Entrepreneurship, encouraging interdisciplinary engagement with fields like psychology, sociology, or economics Candidates collaborate closely with faculty mentors, focusing on publishing in top-tier journals and preparing for tenure-track academic roles or high-level consulting and research positions in industry . With its strong emphasis on methodological sophistication and meaningful scholarly contributions, the PhD in Management is the gold standard for those aspiring to shape the future of business knowledge and education.

    Program Highlights

    • Interdisciplinary Research Opportunities Collaborate across departments and explore innovative, cross-disciplinary research themes.
    • Experienced Faculty Mentorship Get guided by renowned researchers and industry experts with national and international recognition.
    • UGC & AICTE Approved Curriculum Program aligned with the latest academic and regulatory frameworks ensuring quality and compliance.
    • State-of-the-Art Research Facilities Access to advanced labs, digital libraries, databases, and high-performance computing resources.
    • Publication & Patent Support Guidance for publishing in UGC-CARE / Scopus indexed journals and assistance in filing patents.
    • Customized Research Areas Freedom to select your research topic in line with current global trends and societal needs.
    • Financial Assistance & Scholarships Attractive fellowships, stipends, and grants for eligible full-time scholars.
    • Regular Research Seminars & Workshops Exposure to global research trends through regular expert lectures, FDPs, and national/international conferences.
    • Ethics & Plagiarism Check Mechanism Strict adherence to research ethics and plagiarism policies through software and review processes.
    • Career & Placement Support Career counseling, teaching/research training, and networking for academic and industrial placements.
    • Flexible Duration & Course Structure Coursework and Research Model with minimum 3-year and maximum 6-year duration, as per UGC guidelines.
    • Recognition & Awards Best Thesis Award, Young Researcher Award, and travel grants for conference participation.

    Admission Eligibility

    Candidates meeting the following qualifications are eligible for admission to the PhD program, as per the UGC Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of PhD Degree Regulations, 2022 (No. F. 1-3/2021(QIP), New Delhi, 7th November 2022).

    Master’s Degree Holders

    • Completed a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree after a 3-year bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualifications, with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
    • Equivalent qualifications from accredited foreign institutions are accepted.
    • A 5% mark relaxation may apply for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), Differently-Abled, EWS, and other categories as per regulatory decisions.

    4 Year Bachelor’s Degree Holders

    • Completed a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree with at least 75% marks or equivalent grade.
    • A 5% mark relaxation may apply for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), Differently-Abled, EWS, and other categories as per regulatory decisions.

    M.Phil. Holders

    • Completed an M.Phil. program with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade, or an equivalent qualification from an accredited foreign institution.
    • A 5% mark relaxation may apply for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), Differently-Abled, EWS, and other categories as per regulatory decisions.

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