Program Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme is designed for experienced professionals who want a deeper understanding of the guiding principles of global business. The programme emphasises advanced decision-making and leadership skills and a sound knowledge of theory and applied research. PhD students get the opportunity to explore the challenges faced in today’s business world including corporate social responsibility, globalisation and managing changes.
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Salient Features
36 Months online Program.
Specially Designed for Working Professionals.
International Networking Opportunities.
Highly qualified and industry-experienced faculties
Ample no. of specialisations to choose.
Get a holistic and strategic understanding of concepts.
Discover latest industry trends.
Develop real life problem solving abilities.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
EIMT's PhD programme is a unique three-year PhD programme with classes held primarily on weekends to accommodate the busy schedules of degree-seeking officers, professionals, and academics. The director of the doctorate programme and other faculty members can hold interviews with suitable applicants after assessing their application documents. Candidates who have already earned a master's degree and want to deepen their theoretical and practical understanding of global economic principles should pursue a doctor of philosophy (PhD). Our doctorate degrees place a strong focus on developing advanced leadership and decision-making abilities as well as in-depth theoretical understanding.
Performance outcomes required to complete the programme include class attendance, answering discussion questions, writing research papers, group assignments, case study analysis, quizzes, comprehensive learning assessments, and PhD Includes dissertation. PhD studies at EIMT are intensive and individualised, requiring a great deal of time, initiative, and discipline from each candidate. But the payoff for such rigour is enormous. EIMT graduate students teach and conduct research at some of the world's most prestigious institutions. The PhD programme provides candidates with the skills necessary for the highest positions in business, including leadership roles, business consulting, and college-level education.
Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme is strictly selective. Master's degree; and preferably 3+ years of academic, business, or technical experience in a managerial or technical position.
Program learning outcomes prepares students to
- Creating the effective presentation of business analysis, research and recommendations which is to target the audience through verbal communication or written specific and appropriate practices and forms.
- Evaluate how the relationship between vision and tactics leads to meaningful and successful strategy in a complex business environment.
- State how transformative leadership can improve the achievement of business objectives, regardless of the organisation's location.
- Criticise the idea that a broader understanding of cultural differences leads to an individual's ability to positively influence business strategy.
- Can use internal and external criteria to determine and measure how the organisation functions to maximise both the efficiency and effectiveness of business operations.
- Justifying ethical decisions related to social issues to optimise organisational effectiveness in a global environment.
Created for managers, leaders, consultants and educators, EIMT’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program enhances the competencies of its candidates, enabling them to make significant management and leadership contributions to their organizations.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Eligibility: Master's Degree
- Duration: 36 Months
- Enrollment: Being online - Throughout the Year
Why Earn your PhD with EIMT
Outcomes of the Program:
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the literature and a comprehensive understanding of methods and techniques applicable to one's own research.
Discover, interpret, and communicate new knowledge through original research of publishable quality, satisfy peer review, and demonstrate a considerable range of advanced professional skills and the ability to act autonomously in the planning and conduct of research.
Have to make the creative evaluation of advanced scholarship on the current issues, research and discipline.
Manage complex ethical and professional issues and make informed decisions about ethical issues that concern you.
Important Information Regarding PhD Program
Program Delivery
Professional Professors
Admission Requirements:
Candidates are eligible for admission by satisfying the following admissions criteria: Master’s degree in any field regionally accredited college or university with an earned Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.00 or above.
Work experience within a for profit firm, non-profit organizations and/or governmental including NGOs.
Applicant interview if necessary as determined by Program Director.
Submission and evaluation of graduate school application including; undergraduate and masters academic transcripts, ID or passport copy, and resume.
Applicants for the Doctoral program PhD, are exempted from an English exam provided they completed their schooling years and/or master’s program at a recognized school where the medium of teaching is English.
Application Go Through:
Applications are accepted online only. After that, once the application has been received, we will go through it, check the past performance and future potential, and then contact you accordingly.What is Next?
Once the application is reviewed by the admissions committee and the response is positive, you will receive a letter of admission. After the payment has been processed, you will receive an email with your login details and permission to access our learning management system.Graduation Requirements:
PhD Candidates must earn a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher and be in good academic standing.
All program requirements must be successfully completed, including the final dissertation/thesis submission.
The Curriculum
The PhD program at EIMT is designed to be completed within 3 years. Extension years are usually not granted. The program generally comprises mainly to three phases:-
1) Course Work: This phase generally is your first semester and comprises various research methods and techniques, 2-3 elective subjects related to the PhD stream you have chosen, research paper activities, seminars, and the completion of other basic requirements for the programme. Most of the graduates often select their topic of research in this phase. It is also very important for the student to appear for a comprehensive exam after they have completed their course.
2) Research Lab: First of all, after learning the comprehensive exam, the candidate has to give a seminar covering the state of the art in the area of research. Further, this phase includes data collection and analysis relating to the topic of research. Your synopsis submissions and progress report submissions every six months,multiple seminars and presentations are also included in this phase.
3) Doctoral Thesis: Before proceeding to the final submission of the thesis, the student is required to deliver a seminar covering the research work to obtain relevant feedback and suggestions. The thesis is submitted to the academic section after the open seminar. After the submission of the thesis, it is sent for evaluation by external experts. After the satisfactory evaluation of the thesis, students have to prepare for their final seminar as a part of the oral examination to the oral board, which will be reflected in the final result of the phD degree. The scholar will be guided and supervised under the research faculty.
During each of these phases, the scholar will be guided and supervised by supervisor or research faculty.
| Semester | Phase | What's inside |
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| 1 | Course Work | 1. Research Methods 2. Qualitative Methods & Techniques 3. Quanitative Methods & Techniques 4. Research Tools 5. The Research Proposal |
| 2-3 | Research Lab | Data Collection and Analysis |
| 4-5-6 | Doctoral Thesis | Doctoral Thesis (Dissertation) |
PhD Course Structure
(Duration Wise in detail)Within 1st Month:
Invitation to Enrollment for the PhD Program.
PhD Program Entrance Test.
Personal Interview by Department Research Committee (DRC) of the entrance test qualified candidates.
Within 2nd - 7th Month:
Selection For Course Work.
Fee Submission For Course Work.
Begining of Course Work and Allocation of Supervisor / Research Faculty.
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Within 8th - 10th Month:
Synopsis Submisison in five copies.
RDC (Research Department Commmittee) work starts.
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Within 10th - 12th Month:
Fee Submission after the 3 months of RDC.
5-6 monthly progress reports submission duly signed by supervisor electronically.
Within 13th - 33th Month*:
Fee Submission after the 6 months of RDC.
6 monthly progress reports submission duly signed by supervisor electronically.
Pre Submission Defence Committee (PSDC)
Thesis Submission in five copies duly signed by supervisor.
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Within 34th - 36th Month:
Final Viva-voice (after receiving of reports from External Examiners).
Award of Doctorate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you admit an applicant without an Master degree directly into your doctorate program?
Yes. An MS degree is not required for admission to the doctorate program, but it is highly recommended. Also with Bachelor degree, you need to submit the required experience to get admitted.
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May I apply to more than one department at the same time?
Yes, maybe. The admission process for each faculty is independent and a separate fee is charged for each application. However, he can only enroll in one faculty and must make this decision within the deadlines indicated in the offer letter.
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If I applied previously but my application was rejected, may I reapply?
Yes, you may reapply. You will need to fill out a completely new online application for this purpose.
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How DBA is different from Ph.D or why should I pursue a DBA instead of Ph.D ?
The PhD is different from the a DBA in a way that the Ph.D. is designed to engage in research and typically work in academia or foundation. The DBA degree allows you to focus on a specific challenge within a business organization and design real life solutions.
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Is a Doctorate in Business Administration the same as a Ph.D.?
No. A Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is a degree tailored to the needs of full-time business executives. A Ph.D. program is designed for individuals seeking careers as researchers and professors in academia.
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Are there any interactions possible with other students?
The online programs offer students to discuss various topics on our EIMT Connect platform.
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How can I access the online learning platform?
Once you are officially enrolled, we will provide you with all the details, instructions and your login information.
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Will I receive a paper certificate after graduation?
Each student will receive their certificate by email as well as we can send the paper certificate by postal mail.
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Will I have a personal Supervisor?
Each student will receive a personal supervisor or research faculty once they are enrolled in the program. The personal supervisor or research faculty is here to support you regarding any administrative issues or general questions regarding the program.
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When do I need to choose my Research Topic ?
After your successful enrolment, you need to finalise your research topic within 6 months.