Top Executive PhD / Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM)
Non-residential programs for working executives
Executive FPM is an executive level doctoral course in the domain of management. It is designed for the research-oriented mindset of business executives, managers, faculty members and academicians. There is no uniformity in basic eligibility criteria of the programme, where institutes like XLRI, IIMs, ISB, and BIMTECH require a master’s degree in management with minimum 55% or 60% marks along with relevant work experience of minimum 5 or 8 years. In case of admissions to MDI EFPM, scholars need a minimum of 10 years of working experience.
Top Institutes offering Executive FPM course are:
- Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) PhD in Management (Practice Track)
- IIM Indore EFPM
- IIM Shillong – PhD for Working Professional
- IIM Lucknow EFPM ( Alternate Weekend Class at Noida)
- IIM Raipur EFPM
- IIM Rohtak EFPM
- IIM Kashipur EFPM
- IIM Ranchi EFPM
- Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur EFPM
- Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad EFPM
- Xavier Institute of Management, Jamshedpur
The IIMs have the lowest fee structure of around INR 6,00,000.
The course is taught as a weekend residential or non-residential programme catering to the needs of working professionals and faculty. The duration of the programme shall vary between one year and eight years, depending on the institute. The completion of course is subject to thesis submission and approval.
Helpful links
https://www.pagalguy.com/discussions/phd-fpm-2016-40212002
https://www.isme.in/admissions/fees/
Corporates: Total Fees: 3,95,000*
(Mysore University Fees to be additionally paid as per the fee prescribed by the University)
At the time of admission: Rs. 45,000/-
Before Term 1: Rs. 95,000/-
Before Term 2: Rs. 95,000/-
Before 2nd Year: Rs. 80,000/-
Before 3rd Year: Rs. 80,000/-
*Includes Boarding and Lodging during course work at ISME
