Doctoral
Programs
The Quality
You Want,
The Flexibility
You Need.
The program is designed to offer candidates an oppurnity to systematically tackle a relevant and unresolved business problem through their academic work, and thus contribute to solving real-world business challenges. We offer you a rigorous journey that has been specially curated keeping the unique needs of a working professional in mind, so you do not have to choose between your doctoral ambitions and career progression. As a result of the programme, you will be able to create a differential edge over your professional counterparts by developing business context-driven advanced research skills and competencies. These will open newer career opportunities – propel into larger roles, diversify to consulting and academic roles, and ultimately build a portfolio career.
EFPM HIGHLIGHTS
01
Flexible combination of F2F teaching, online session, supervised research projects and independent study
02
Taught by accomplished faculty with extensive research and consulting experience
03
Strong Supervisory Team with complementary advisory strengths
04
Draw on different global perspectives to enrich your research
05
Opportunities to collaborate with a cohort of senior level business executives
06
Developed to accommodate the needs of working business professionals
07
Designed to aid in career advancement and personal growth
08
Apply your learning for immediate professional impact
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Students/Professionals who want to pursue a career in advanced research and academics (including teaching)
Is possessing high scholastic ability, aptitude for research and analytical skills
Is intellectually curious and passionate about Academia and Research
Is motivated to meet the demands and rigor of the program
WHAT IS THE PROGRAM ABOUT
Aim
Bridging the gap between academia and industry by amalgamating practice with scholarly research.
Building rigor & interdisciplinary focus to link theory and practice
For
Working professionals looking for career progression.
For transition to academia; or for academicians looking for part-time doctoral programmes.
Duration
3-year (part-time)
Expected time commitment of 12-15 hours per week of self-study.
4 mandatory week-long residencies in the first yearcovering coursework.
Research Focus
Informed by a “Real-world” business problem.
An interdisciplinary perspective.
“FIIB's EFPM program seamlessly blended quality education with the flexibility I needed as a working professional. The unique support system and engaging workshops made pursuing my doctorate a rewarding experience.”
-Sorabh Bajaj, Vice President, Business Excellence,
Sunstone EFPM Batch 2020-23
Program Structure- At a Glance
RESIDENCIES
There are 4 mandatory residencies of 5 days each (Sat-Wed) during the first 12 months of the program. For the August 2024 intake, these are indicatively planned to be held in September 2024, December 2024, March 2025 and June 2025. These residencies will cover the entire core coursework required for the program.
RESIDENCY 1
Overview of Business
Research Process
Course Modules
Introduction to
Business Research
Introduction to
Literature Review
Philosophy and
Methods
Workshops
Personal Development
Reading Academic Papers
Making the Mentoring
Relationship Work for
You Working with
Academic Integrity
RESIDENCY 2
Building the Research
Competencies
Course Modules
Applied Methods for
Management Research
Advanced Literature
Review
Workshops
Personal Development II
Reference Management
Finding the Right
Literature
Finding the Gap
RESIDENCY 3
Designing the
Research
Course Modules
Research Design
Area Course- I
Area Course- II
Workshops
Personal Development III
Finding your
Paradigmatic Position
RESIDENCY 4
Research Methods &
Data Analysis
Course Modules
Qualitative Methods
Quantitative Methods
Area Course- III
Workshops
Personal Development IV
Ethics Approval Process
Pathways to Impact
WORKSHOPS
During the 3 years, a number of workshops will be offered that will focus on techniques and methods, as well as on strengthening the softer competencies of the scholars. These will be optional and additional. For some of the workshops, an online and offline version will be held. An indicative list of workshops is included below:
Advanced Quantitative
Techniques
Advanced Qualitative
Techniques
Research Paper Writing
Thesis Writing
Proposal Writing
Publications Clinic
Developing your Consulting
Practice
Giving back through Reviews
Preparing to Teach
FEES & FINANCING
Total Rs 4,50,000* (estimated for completion in 3 years), Refundable Security Deposit of Rs 20,000
| YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1,50,000 | INR 1,50,000 | INR 1,50,000 |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering and Technology/ Management/ Economics/Social Science/ Biological Science/ Pure Science/ Commerce/ Humanities with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade point from an institution/ university recognized by AICTE.
Or
Five-year integrated Master’s degree in Business Administration, tourism management, business economics, commerce or allied domains related to business and management with at least 60% marks or an equivalent grade point from an institution/university recognized by AICTE. Or A graduate degree with professional qualification like CA, CS, ICWA.
Or
A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade point average. Those in the final year of their engineering degree may also apply.
EXPERIENCE
For EFPM, one year experience in corporate or academics is mandatory
* Should not be taken earlier than two years from the date of admission
** Please contact at [email protected] for the next available FIIB RAT date
APTITUDE EXAM
JRF/NET by UGC or CSIR*
Or
CAT/GMAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA*
Or
Research Aptitude Test (RAT) conducted by FIIB**
HOW TO APPLY
A COMPLETED APPLICATION COMPRISES THE FOLLOWING:
Application Form
Personal Statement
of Purpose
Personal
Interview
Industry CV
Research Aptitude
Test Score
One Letter Of
Recommendation
A 1500-Word
Research Outline