Executive Ph.D

Executive PhD at IIM Sirmaur

The Executive PhD program at IIM Sirmaur is an opportunity to gain advanced academic and research knowledge while applying it to real-world challenges, empowering executives to become thought leaders in their field. It provides a platform to develop research skills, enhance strategic thinking, and contribute to the evolution of business practices, all while balancing the demands of professional responsibilities. Dedicated to fostering exceptional leaders, this commitment is deeply embedded in our academic philosophy and practices.

The Executive PhD programme at IIM Sirmaur seeks high-quality candidates with a strong academic/research background, preferably with professional experience, and the intellectual curiosity needed for scholarship in management. This program is crafted to cater to the specific requirements of executives at various career stages, enabling them to enhance their skills and advance professionally.

Objectives of the Programme

• Provide world-class training in all areas of business management to enable students to undertake high-quality research.
• Create a group of committed and qualified individuals to create and disseminate new knowledge in all areas of business management, thereby influencing management thought and practice.
• Meet the growing needs of academic institutions in India and abroad for quality management teachers.
• Develop research scholars to become experts in their area(s) through rigorous and interdisciplinary curriculum.

Curriculum Overview

The Executive PhD programme majorly consists of two components:

1. Course Work (Online mode): Duration is one year.
2. Research: After completing coursework, students must pass a Comprehensive Qualifying Examination (CQE) to enter the research phase, under the supervision of a Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC). Doctoral scholars are expected to submit their thesis by the end of the fifth year.

There will be a campus visit scheduled each semester for one week for offline classes and interaction.

Fee Structure for Executive PhD

• Registration Fee: Rs. 2,000
• Refundable Caution Money: Rs. 50,000
• First Year Tuition Fee: Rs. 2,00,000
• Second Year Tuition Fee: Rs. 1,50,000
• Third Year Tuition Fee: Rs. 1,50,000
• From Fourth Year Onwards: Rs. 1,00,000 per year until the doctoral degree is awarded.

Why Choose the Executive PhD Programme at IIM Sirmaur?

Located in the scenic beauty of Himachal Pradesh, IIM Sirmaur boasts distinguished faculty members with extensive academic and industry expertise. The institute offers Executive PhD specializations in the following areas:

• Decision Sciences
• Economics & Business Environment
• Finance & Accounting
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing Management
• Operations & Supply Chain Management
• Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource
• Public Policy and Sociology
• Strategic Management
• Tourism Management