OVERVIEW
The Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM) at the Integral Business School (IBS), Integral University, is a premier research Programme designed to cultivate future thought leaders and management experts. Hosted within a NAAC A+ accredited university, the Programme provides a fertile ground for high-caliber research, offering both full-time and part-time modes to accommodate dedicated academics and working professionals. The core mission is to develop scholars with deep disciplinary knowledge and robust analytical skills who can contribute meaningfully to academia, industry, and public policy.
Programme Vision
The Programme’s vision is to be a centre of excellence for innovative, interdisciplinary, and socially relevant research. A key focus is aligning research with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), encouraging inquiry into critical global issues like sustainable development, inclusive growth, and ethical governance. The DPM aims to foster a dynamic research culture that emphasizes global relevance, ethical scholarship, and leadership development, preparing scholars to be catalysts for positive change.
Programme Highlights
The DPM at IBS offers a comprehensive and supportive research journey distinguished by several key features:
- Research-Intensive Curriculum: A strong foundation is built through two semesters of advanced coursework in research methodology and discipline-specific subjects.
- Personalized Mentorship: A small cohort size ensures a nearly one-to-one faculty-student engagement model, providing continuous intellectual guidance and support.
- Flexibility and Autonomy: Scholars have the freedom to define their research area and advisory committee after completing their coursework.
- Focus on High-Impact Publication: A mandatory requirement of publishing at least two research papers in Scopus/SSCI-indexed journals ensures a meaningful contribution to the field.
- Premier Resources: Scholars have access to extensive research infrastructure, including a vast library, numerous e-journals, global databases, and advanced software.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The DPM is a 100-credit Programme structured in three distinct phases.
Phase I
Coursework (12 Credits): In the first semesters, scholars’ complete mandatory coursework covering Research Methodology, Research and Publication Ethics, and a discipline-specific subject paper. A minimum of 55% is required to pass each course.
Phase II
Research Progression (88 Credits): After coursework, scholars begin their research, which is monitored through biannual Research Degree Committee (RDC) meetings. These meetings assess progress from topic finalization to data analysis.
Phase III
Dissertation and Evaluation The final phase includes a pre-Ph.D. presentation (open defence) and the submission of the final thesis, which is contingent upon fulfilling the publication requirement.
ADMISSION AND FEES
- Eligibility: Applicants need a Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least 55% marks and must have qualified for the NET/JRF (UGC/CSIR) or the Integral University PhD Entrance Test.
- Process: The selection involves an online application, an entrance test (for non-NET/JRF candidates), and a personal interview.
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DIVERSE CAREER PATHWAYS
Graduates of the DPM are prepared for a variety of prestigious careers. The rigorous training opens doors to senior roles in academia, industry, and the public sector. Common career paths include positions as professors and researchers in leading universities, management consultants and strategists in the corporate world, and influential roles in government and policy think tanks. The success of the Programme is evident in its accomplished alumni, who hold high-impact positions globally, from banking and public administration in India to academic roles in international universities.
