Regular Ph.D. — Full-time Doctoral Program
About the Regular Ph.D.
The Regular Ph.D. is a full-time doctoral degree aimed at building original academic research capability. The program emphasizes rigorous methodology, theoretical foundations and a dissertation that contributes to scholarly knowledge in management, economics, technology and allied fields.
The program includes intensive coursework in research methods during the early stage, followed by supervised research and final defense. Candidates are expected to engage with faculty mentors and scholarly communities throughout the degree.
Objectives
Develop research expertise
Master advanced qualitative and quantitative methods for high-quality research.
Contribute to theory
Produce original research that advances academic understanding in your field.
Academic career readiness
Train for teaching, publication and scholarly leadership roles.
Program Structure & Curriculum
- Advanced research methods (quantitative & qualitative)
- Theory development and literature synthesis
- Seminars: Research ethics, data tools, academic writing
- Specialized seminars in chosen area (e.g., Strategy, Finance, HR, IS)
- Formulation and defence of dissertation proposal
- Method pilot studies and conference presentation
Note: The typical duration for Regular Ph.D. is 3–5 years depending on research progress and institutional policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Student Voices
“The supervision was rigorous and constructive — I learned to turn messy data into publishable insights.”
— Dr. Meera
“The coursework in Year 1 sharpened my methodology — made the dissertation tractable.”
— Arjun