Ph.D Program in Management
The program is offered across all the specialisations, including Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Operations, Business Analytics, and General Management.
Study Mode
Full-Time /Part-Time
Duration
A Minimum of 3 years and a Maximum of 6 Years
Program Fees
1,00,000/- Per Year
Overview
Indira University’s Doctoral Program in Management accentuates applied and interdisciplinary research. This program, offered at the School of Business, ensures that scholars gain in-depth knowledge of research methodology and the specialisation they opt for. The program is offered across all the specialisations, including Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Operations, Business Analytics, and General Management. The academic excellence and dedication of the School of Business faculty form the core of the Ph.D. program, ensuring an intellectually stimulating experience for scholars.
Why pursue PHD Program in Management with Indira University?
i) A candidate must have cleared a post-graduate (PG) degree or equivalent as per UGC norms from a UGC recognized Indian / foreign university in the respective discipline with a score of minimum 55% or equivalent CGPA. A 5% relaxation in score for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, i.e., a minimum of 50% or equivalent CGPA is allowed in PG degree or equivalent (as per UGC norms).
ii) Candidates with work experience in academia and/or industry can be beneficial, while not mandatory
iii) Candidates who have cleared the Indira University Ph.D. Entrance Test Indira CET(Ph.D.)/ NET / GATE / SET / UET scores and any other equivalent test conducted by the GOI GOI-accredited agency (to be decided by the selection committee) are exempted from the entrance test. M.Phil. degree holders from UGC accredited universities are also exempted from the entrance test.
A PhD in Management, offered by Indira University’s School of Business, is a research-intensive doctoral program that focuses on advanced theories, strategic decision-making, organizational systems, and original scholarly research aimed at solving real-world business challenges.
Absolutely. A PhD opens doors to academia, high-end consulting, policy research, and strategic roles that require intellectual depth. At Indira University, the research ecosystem and faculty mentorship make that journey both challenging and genuinely transformative.
Compensation varies by path: academic roles often begin around ₹8–15 LPA, while corporate research, consulting, analytics, and strategy roles tend to offer ₹15–35 LPA or more. Graduates from Indira University often see higher growth because of their exposure to applied research and industry-linked projects.
Candidates must hold a post-graduate degree with at least 55% (or equivalent CGPA) from a UGC recognized Indian/Foreign university. Work experience is beneficial but not mandatory. Applicants with Indira CET (Ph.D.) / NET / GATE / SET / UET scores or equivalent tests. Indira University additionally evaluates research aptitude, clarity of purpose, and the feasibility of the proposed research area.
The scope is broad and intellectually rewarding, ranging from becoming a faculty member or researcher to taking up strategic roles in corporates, consulting firms, think tanks, and policy organizations.
Demand is strongest in Business Analytics, Finance, HRM, Marketing, and Operations. At Indira University, candidates often choose areas that allow them to work closely with faculty on ongoing research or industry-linked studies.
Indira University’s emphasis on applied research gives graduates an edge in both academic and industry-facing careers. PhD graduates move into roles such as Professor, Research Scholar, Consultant, Strategy Analyst, Corporate Research Lead, Policy Advisor, Organizational Development Specialist, and more.