Indicative list of Core and Elective Courses for the Executive Ph.D. Programme
Executive Ph.D. Core Courses
| Name of the courses | Credits |
| Statistics for Management Research | 3 |
| Theory Building | 1.5 |
| Research Methodology | 1.5 |
| Quantitative Research Methods | 3 |
| Qualitative Research Methods | 1.5 |
| Case Writing | 1.5 |
| Academic Writing | 3 |
Executive Ph.D. Area Core and Elective Courses
| Name of the courses | Credits |
| Institutions, Macroeconomics and Government | 3 |
| Microeconomics for Managers | 3 |
| Game Theory | 3 |
| Econometrics | 3 |
| Contemporary Issues in Indian Economy and Policies | 3 |
| Name of the courses | Credits |
| Seminar in Advanced Marketing Management | 3 |
| Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| Seminar in Marketing Theory | 3 |
| Business to Business Marketing | 3 |
| Judgement and Decision Making | 3 |
| Services Marketing | 3 |
| New Product Design | 3 |
| Pricing Seminar | 3 |
| Name of the courses | Credits |
| Operations Research Techniques | 3 |
| Operations Management | 3 |
| Empirical Research in Operations Management | 3 |
| Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| Advanced Topics in Operations Research | 3 |
| Project Management | 3 |
| Decision Modeling and Analysis | 3 |
| Name of the courses | Credits |
| Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Corporate Finance Seminar | 3 |
| Empirical Research in Accounting | 3 |
| Econometrics for Finance & Accounting | 3 |
| Corporate Governance Seminar | 3 |
| Financial Theory & Corporate Policy | 3 |
| Name of the courses | Credits |
| Research on Organizations: Theory & Behaviour | 3 |
| Research in Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Group Dynamics Research | 3 |
| Advanced Behavioral Science | 3 |
| Sustainability in HRM | 3 |
Learning Goals
Programme Goals for Executive Doctoral Programme in Management
Research Knowledge and Understanding
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of theoretical frameworks, models, and debates within the chosen area of specialization.
- Critically evaluate and synthesize scholarly literature to identify research gaps and inform future inquiry.
- Apply appropriate research methodologies and analytical techniques to address complex research questions.
Conduct Independent Original Research
- Formulate significant and original research questions that make meaningful contributions to theory and/or practice.
- Design and execute a coherent research plan using appropriate qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods.
- Uphold ethical standards and academic integrity throughout all stages of the research process.
Disseminate Research Work and Results
- Communicate research findings effectively through academic publications, presentations, and other scholarly formats.
- Prepare and submit manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals and contribute to academic discourse.
- Translate research insights into accessible formats for broader audiences, including practitioners and policymakers.
Bridging Research and Practice
- Apply academic research to solve complex, real-world business problems within the scholar’s professional domain or industry.
- Translate professional experience into relevant research questions that contribute to both academic knowledge and managerial practice.
- Develop actionable insights and frameworks from research findings that can inform organizational strategies, policies, and innovations.