About the Ph.D. in Management Program

The major goal of the Ph.D. in Management program offered by Mangalayatan University, Jabalpur, is to produce qualified management researchers who have the capability of original thinking and carrying out systematic inquiries for the better development of organizations and the economy as well. The objectives of this program are as follows:

• Enhance advanced knowledge in core and specialized fields of management.
• Cultivate analytical, quantitative, and qualitative research skills.
• Engage in autonomous, interdisciplinary, and Encourage innovation in management theory, models, and practices.
• Train scholars to publish research articles in prestigious national and international journals.
  Develop leadership skills for academia and the corporate world.
• Enable scholars to address real-world business or managerial issues.
• Promote ethical decision-making and socially responsible management studies.

The candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. in Management program at Mangalayatan University, Jabalpur, need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

• A master’s degree in management, business administration, commerce, economics, or an associated field from an accredited university.
• They should have at least 55% marks in their master’s degree.
• Qualified NET / JRF / SLET / M.Phil. candidates shall be exempted from the entrance exam subject to the university norms.
• Applications from working professionals, including individuals from the corporate, academic, research, and consulting sectors, are encouraged.
• Admission is based on merit, aptitude in research, and academic potential.

The usual duration of the Ph.D. in Management course can range from 3 to 6 years depending on:

• Completion of mandatory coursework.
• Acceptance of the research synopsis.
• Research activities’ progress and publication outputs.
• Submission of thesis and the final viva voce.

The process of pursuing a doctorate has a well-defined format, which involves coursework, research proposal writing, carrying out data analysis, publication of research articles, writing a thesis, and final defense.

Mangalayatan University, Jabalpur, has contemporary and diverse research streams in management studies in which researchers can select streams based on their area of interest.

The key streams of research in management include:

• Human Resource Management
• Marketing Management
• Financial Management
• Operations & Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
• International Business
• Banking, Finance & Insurance
• Business Analytics & Data-Driven Management
• Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
• Sustainability & CSR
• Public Sector & Development Management

Every scholar is provided personal guidance by research supervisors according to their domain of choice.

The Ph.D. in Management offered at Mangalayatan University, Jabalpur, aims to develop highly skilled professionals with the following outcomes:

1. Advanced Research Capability: Experience in identifying and interpreting competent qualitative and quantitative management research.
2. Publication Excellence: The capability to publish articles in UGC-approved, Scopus-indexed, and peer-reviewed journals
3. Academic Readiness: Preparedness for teaching, research, and leadership.
4. Strategic Thinking: Skill in analyzing and resolving intricate business and organizational issues.
5. Industry Relevance: Skillset useful for the areas of consulting, corporate strategy, and management.
6. Innovative Mindset: Ability to create new management models and practices.
7. Ethical Leadership: Good comprehension of ethics, governance, and ethical management.
8. Global Perspective: Global awareness of trends and practices in international business management.

A doctorate in management provides great prospects for employment in academic, corporate, and research establishments. Employment areas for the degree holder can include:

• University Professor / Management Faculty
• Management Researcher
• Business Consultant
• Corporate Strategy Advisor
• Policy Analyst
• Organizational Development Expert
• Marketing and Brand Strategist
• Financial Analyst
• Operations & Supply Chain Consultant
• Entrepreneurship Mentor
• Think Tank Researcher
• Academic Administrator
• Management and Supervisory Levels in Corporates

Academics are also encouraged to participate in consultancy work, industry-based research, or collaborative academic ventures.

Coursework is compulsory for all candidates for the Ph.D. degree and aims at developing research and analytical skills. This coursework consists of the following courses:

• Research Methodology
• Advanced Management Theory
• Business Statistics & Econometrics
• Organizational Behavior and HR Research
• Marketing and Consumer Research
• Financial & Strategic Management
• Business Ethics & Corporate Governance
• Academic Writing & Research Publication Ethics

The coursework provides scholars with the conceptual framework and tools for doing effective management research.

The criteria for selection to the Ph.D. in Management program offered by Mangalayatan University, Jabalpur, are very transparent and merit-based:

• Submission of the online/offline application form.
• Entrance examination to test research aptitude and subject knowledge.
• Personal interview / viva voce.
• Evaluation of proposed research area.
• Final selection based on overall performance.

This ensures that qualified and research-oriented individuals are selected into the program.