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The FIIB EFPM’s “Insights to Impact” program provides an opportunity to gain a doctoral degree while continuing to work

The program is designed to offer candidates a chance to systematically tackle a relevant and unresolved business problem through their academic work, and thus contribute to solving real-world business challenges.  We offer you a rigorous journey that has been specially curated keeping the unique needs of a working professional so you do not have to choose between your doctoral ambitions and career progression.

As a result of the program, you will be able to create a differential edge over your professional counterparts by developing business context driven advanced research skills and competencies.  These will open newer career opportunities – propel into larger roles, diversify to consulting and academic roles, and ultimately build a portfolio career.

The admission cycle for Sept 2022 is ongoing. 

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What is the program about?

Aim

  • Bridging the gap between academia and industry by amalgamating practice with scholarly research
  • Building rigor & interdisciplinary focus to link theory and practice

For

  • Working professionals looking for career progression.For transition to academia; or for academicians looking for part-time programs

Duration

  • 3-Year (part-time)
  • Expected time commitment of 12-15 hours per week of self-study.
  • 4 mandatory week-long residencies covering core modules.

 

Research Focus

  • Informed by a “Real-world” business problem
  • An interdisciplinary perspective

An Ideal Candidate For The Program Is Someone Who:

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Is a working professional with at least 10 years of substantive experience in decision making within their organizations
Is intellectually curious to engage and work on solving a challenging real-life problem
Is motivated to meet the demands and rigour of the program
Is able to work in an independent and flexible manner during the course, communicating intensively with their academic supervisors

What are Current Students Saying

Find out what our current EFPM scholar has to say about her learnings, the coursework, workshops, and development classes at FIIB, as well as tips for future EFPM scholars.

A research publishing expert with 16+ years of experience in research publishing and consulting service
Sangeeta Menon Doctoral Research Scholar, FIIB

At-a-Glance

Program Structure

  • Residencies
  • Core Modules
  • Elective Modules / Workshops
  • Completion Requirements
There are 4 mandatory residencies of 5 days each (Mon-Fri) during the first 18 months of the program. For the August 2022 intake, these are indicatively planned to be held in August 2022, February 2023, July 2023 and November 2023. These residencies will cover the entire core coursework required for the program
Residency 1 - Overview of Business Research Process

Course Modules

  • Introduction to Business Research
  • Introduction to Literature Review
  • Philosophy and Methods

Workshops

  • Personal Development
  • Reading Academic Papers
  • Making the Mentoring Relationship Work for You
  • Working with Academic Integrity
Residency 2 - Building the Research Competencies

Course Modules

  • Applied Methods for Management Research
  • Advanced Literature Review

Workshops

  • Personal Development II
  • Reference Management
  • Finding the Right Literature
  • Finding the Gap
Residency 3 - Designing the Research

Course Modules

  • Research Design

Workshops

  • Personal Development III
  • Finding your Paradigmatic Position
Residency 4 - Research Methods and Data Analysis

Course Modules

  • Qualitative Methods
  • Quantitative Methods

Workshops

  • Personal Development IV
  • Ethics Approval Process
  • Pathways to Impact

During the 3 years, a number of workshops will be offered that will focus on techniques and methods, as well as on strengthening the softer competencies of the scholars.  These will be optional and additional.  For some of the workshops, an online and offline version will be held.  An indicative list of workshops is included below:

The completion of the Program is attained after a year on year progression of scholars achieved through satisfactory continuous assessment seminars & research proposal presentations in years 2 and 3. After successfully submitting the thesis and clearing the external defence, the final degree is awarded.

Apply to the Program

  • Entry Requirements
  • Fees & Financing
  • How to Apply
      1. A Master’s degree or equivalent from an institution/university recognized by AICTE
        Or
        A five-year integrated master' degree from an institution/university recognized by AICTE
        Or
        A graduate degree with professional qualifications like CA, CS, ICWA
        Or
        A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade point average. Those in the final year of their engineering degree may also apply.
      2. Experience: Minimum- 5 years
      3. Aptitude Exam: JRF/NET by UGC or CSIR* or CAT/GMAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA* or Research Aptitude Test (RAT) conducted by FIIB**
      * Should not be taken earlier than two years from the date of admission ** Please contact Ms. Shruti Chandra, Manager Doctoral Programmes at  +91-7428344339 for setting a date to take the FIIB RAT
Fees for the program: Total 6,00,000* (estimated for completion in 3 years) Refundable Security Deposit of 20,000
Year 1: INR 2,00,000
Year 2: INR 2,00,000
Year 3: INR 2,00,000
* Year 4 and beyond: INR 2,00,000 p.a.
** Boarding and Lodging Cost for each residency is additional
  1. A Completed Application Form http://admissions.fiib.edu.in/
  2. An Updated CV -This should primarily include your Personal & Academic Details, Work Experience, Professional Experience / Accomplishments; Research Experience (primarily in terms of any seminar(s)/workshop(s) attended or delivered, any blog/ article published in magazine/newspapers, etc. or any other publications)
  3. A 3000-word Research Outline -It includes your areas of interest primarily derived from the organization's real-world issues. It is expected that the research's potential outcome should contribute to improving existing practice. Research Outline should be prepared while focusing on the following points (Word Limit - 1500-2000 words, excluding references):

    a. Research Area
    b. Significance of prior research
    c. Importance of research for practice & theory
    d. Proposed Research Approach
    e. Proposed Research Contributions
    f. Important References

  4. A Motivation Statement -This should include your motivation for doing research and how the program can support you in achieving your career aspirations. It should also mention your potential research interest/areas. Do highlight the relatable experiences (if any) that have developed your perspective about doing research. (Word Limit: 500 words).
  5. A Research Aptitude Test score (to be conducted by FIIB)
  6. One Letter of Recommendation - You are required to submit a LOR on official letterhead at the time of submission of the application form. It should come from your senior who can attest to your potential and professional accomplishments. 
  7. A Personal Interview