IIM PhD Program
IIM PhD Program
- The IIM PhD Program is IIM Udaipur's doctoral level program designed for students with strong academic credentials who aspire to undertake demanding original research. Students earning PhD in management from IIM Udaipur will be well-equipped for a career in academia as well as research or consulting positions in industry or the NGO sector.
- IIM PhD Program generally has a duration of 4.5 to 5 years. Students first complete rigorous coursework covering advanced courses in the area of specialization as well as a review of general management subjects. During this time, students gain experience and mastery in a range of research skills, approaches, and methodologies.
- After completing a comprehensive examination in their chosen area, students work on their doctoral dissertations, undertaking original research designed to make a significant scholarly contribution in their field.
- IIM PhD students at IIMU receive a full fellowship that covers the cost of tuition, accommodations, other program expenses and a stipend for a living allowance.
- In 2016, the PhD in management from IIM Udaipur started in two areas: Marketing and Operations Management.
- Starting in 2018, two more areas have been introduced in PhD: Finance & Accounting and Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management.
IIMU's PhD Program Course Structure
Core Courses are for the specialization area. Research Methods and Foundation courses are compulsory for all students.
| Time | Core Courses | Research Methods | Foundation Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Core I, II, III | Probability and Statistics, Econometric Methods | Behavioral Psychology, Microeconomics |
| Total | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Year 2 | Core IV, V, VI | Game Theory-I/ Qualitative Research Methods | Management Theory, Research Philosophy |
| Total | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Year 3 | Management Research Project, Development Workshop (DW) 1, DW 2, DW 3, DW 4 Management Teaching Practice, Proposal Work Begins | ||
| End of Year 3 | Expected Proposal Defense (Earliest) | ||
| End of Year 4 | Expected Dissertation Defense (Earliest) | ||
| End of Year 5 | Expected Dissertation Defense (Latest) | ||
OM Core Courses
- Core I: Operations Research
- Core II: Inventory Theory
- Core III: Stochastic Models
- Core IV: Supply Chain Coordination and Contracts
- Core V: Reading Seminar on Operation Management
- Core VI: Operations Planning and Control
Marketing Core Courses
- Core I: Marketing Theory I
- Core II: Marketing Theory II
- Core III: Consumer Behavior
- Core IV: Marketing Models
- Core V: Consumer Culture Theory
- Core VI: Reading Seminar on Interactive Marketing
Finance and Accounting (FINAC) Core Courses
- Core I: Stochastic Processes
- Core II: Financial Derivatives
- Core III: Asset Pricing 1
- Core IV: Time Series Analysis
- Core V: Asset Pricing 2
- Core VI: Corporate Finance Doctoral
Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management (OBHRM) Core Courses
- Core I: Organizational Theory
- Core II: Organizational Behavior
- Core III: Human Resource Management
- Core IV: Classics in OB, OT & HRM
- Core V: Reading Seminar
Development Workshops (DW)
- DW 1: Research Writing Skills
- DW 2: Communication and Presentation Skills
- DW 3: Case Teaching
- DW 4: Course Management (Course design, Classroom Management, Student Mentoring, etc.)
No electives are offered for Marketing and OM specializations.
At the end of year one, the students of IIM PhD program are required to do a research practicum/independent study. Such research practicum has to be done with a faculty member in the student's area.
If a student fails in the independent study he/she will be asked to discontinue at the end of the first year.
The comprehensive exam would be focused on area specific courses/topics delivered in both year one and year two.
