The Part-time Ph.D. Program in Management is designed for practicing corporate executives and faculty members who aspire to become thought leaders.
About ICFAI University Jharkhand:
The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Jharkhand popularly known as The ICFAI University, Jharkhand was established under sub- Section (2) of Section 4 of the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University Act, 2006 (Jharkhand Act 08, 2007). The University is recognized by UGC under Section 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956 and is empowered by UGC to award degrees under Section 22 of UGC Act, 1956. The University is a member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), London, UK.
The University is committed to creating and disseminating knowledge and imparting skills in core and frontier areas through innovative educational programs, research, consulting, publishing and industry internships developing a new cadre of citizens with a high level of competence and deep sense of ethics and commitment to the code of professional conduct. Core values of the University are integrity, respect for individual, student focus and quality. The Visitor of the University is His Excellency, The Governor of Jharkhand.
The University is administered as per the Act, Statutes and Rules. The Board of Governors is headed by the Chancellor and has Vice-Chancellor and others as members. The Board of Management and the Academic Council are headed by the Vice-Chancellor. The Academic Council is responsible for all academic matters.
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Program Overview:
The Part-time Ph.D. Program in Management is designed for practicing corporate executives and faculty members who aspire to become thought leaders in the domain of management.
The main purpose of this program is to expose the experienced executives in industry / government and faculty members from the diverse fields of management to develop the research inclination in order to gain in-depth understanding of business, management and consultancy skills to improve their ability for teaching, research and business management.
The program complies with UGC Regulations 2016 (for minimum standards and procedure for award of Ph.D Degree), UGC Regulations 2018 (Promotion of Academic Integrity and prevention of plagiarism in Higher Education Institutions) and UGC (for minimum standards and procedure for award of Ph.D. Degree), Regulations 2022.
Program Structure:
- This Program is for a minimum duration of three years.
- Maximum duration of the program is six years, which may be extended, in exceptional cases, by one year. Women candidates and persons with disability (more than 40% disability) may be allowed relaxation of two years in the maximum duration. Click here for more details.
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Program Highlights:
The programme is comprised of total 6 Modules tabulated as under
- Strictly, as per UGC Guidelines 2022
- Eligibility: 2-year PG in Management or allied areas OR professional qualifications (like CA/CS/ICWA), considered to be equivalent to PG by statutory authorities, with a minimum of 3 years of work experience
- Flexible program, designed to suit the convenience of Working Professionals, without sacrificing Quality
- Can be completed in 3 years from the time of registration; Maximum duration: 6 years
- Ph.D. can be pursued without leaving the current job
- Digital LMS (Swaadhyay) enabled Course Work
- Flexibility to take up any topic of interest in management for research
- Quality guidance from experienced supervisors
- Structured processes for all activities
- Quick responses to queries
- Diverse backgrounds of scholars, geographical, and industry-wise, facilitating peer learning.
- 43 Ph.D's are awarded by the University, So far
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Academic Qualifications
- Masters degree or Diploma or Professional qualification (like CA / CS / ICWA) declared equivalent to Masters degree by relevant statutory bodies in management or allied subjects (e.g. Economics, Commerce, Public Administration, Accounting, Costing, etc.) with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent CGPA
- M.Phil. Degree (in the concerned or an allied subject in which the student plans to pursue Ph.D. Program) with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent CGPA.
- 4-year Bachelor’s Degree, with minimum 75% marks or equivalent CGPA thereof
- If Marks in 4-year Bachelor’s degree are less than 75%, 1-year Post-graduation is eligible
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Work Experience:
A minimum of 3 years’ service in Industry / Banking/ Financial Services / Government / Academia / Consulting etc.,
Admission Process:
- The selection of applicants into the Ph.D. Program is made through Application, Research Aptitude Test and Personal Interview.
Application Form
- Applicants can obtain Application Form in any of the following ways:
- Purchase from the Admissions Office on payment of Rs. 1,000
- Download from the University website (www.iujharkhand.edu.in) and fill it in your own handwriting
- Fill the application form online (www.iujharkhand.edu.in/online_registration.html) by making online payment of Rs. 1,000.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should apply through the prescribed application form available online at
Contact us:
The ICFAI University, Jharkhand, Plot 2065,
Daladali Chowk, Near Ring Road,
Simalia, Near Ring Road, Ranchi - 835 222 Jharkhand.
Ph: 8709445599, 072570-04501 to 504
Email Id: admissions.phd@iujharkhand.edu.in
Accreditations & Achievements:
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