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Ph. D. in Management
Overview
The programme promotes learning and research activities that allow doctoral students to master theory and research relevant to their source discipline and specific research areas.
Areas of Research
Entrepreneurship
Finance & Accounting
Marketing
Operations Management & Information Systems
Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
General Management and International Business
- Finance & Accounting
- Marketing
- Operations Management & Information Systems
- Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
- General Management and International Business
Eligibility
- Applicants holding a master’s degree with minimum 55% marks or equivalent Grade in a point scale as may be prescribed by the UGC from time to time, wherever the grading system is followed.
- Applicants whose result of the final examination of a programme leading to master’s degree is awaited can be given provisional admission if he / she fulfils other requirements for admission. After the provisional admission the candidate will be required to furnish proof of completing master’s degree with minimum of 55% marks within three months from admission failing which his / her admission will be cancelled.
- Applicants holding foreign Degree’s equivalent to that of a Master’s degree study with minimum 55% marks or equivalent Grade in a point scale as may be prescribed by the UGC from time to time, wherever grading system is followed; Provided that applicants with a foreign Degrees shall be admitted to the Ph.D. programme, subject to clearance by the Equivalence Committee of Alliance University.
- Applicants having completed M.Phil. Coursework with a minimum 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent Grade, in the UGC point scale and those candidates who having their M.Phil. Dissertation evaluated, but viva-voce is pending, maybe may also be admitted to the Ph.D. programme.
- Applicants possessing a degree, approved as equivalent to the M.Phil. Degree in India, obtained from a foreign Educational Institution accredited by the UGC if candidates with a degree from a foreign Institution shall be admitted to the Ph.D. programme, subject to the clearance by the Equivalence Committee of Alliance University.
- Admission of candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC, or other reserved categories shall be governed by the Karnataka State Rules in this regard, from time to time.
- Students from a four-year undergraduate programme (with Honors) can enroll directly if they have scored 75% or above, with a 5% relaxation for specified categories as per UGC regulations. Those who have scored between 55% and 75% may qualify after completing either a one-year master's programme or a bridging course of 36-40 credits.
(Refer National Credit Framework NCrF 2024). - For students from a three-year undergraduate programme, Ph.D. eligibility requires the completion of a bridging programme of 36-40 credits along with the necessary coursework.
(Refer National Credit Framework NCrF 2024).
Salient Features
Research fellowship of Rs.35,000 per month and a contingency grant of Rs.25,000 per year for full-time scholars.
Rs.1 lakh funding support on case by case basis once during the programme for attending International Conferences / Seminars.
Rs.30,000 per year funding support for attending national workshops if scholar is not availing any funding support from the agency.
Extensive interaction and guidance with luminaries including 40+ Ivy League supervisors and faculty listed among top 2% scientists.
Facility for transfer of research scholars from other universities or research institutions to Alliance University and vice-versa.
Specific provisions and relaxations with respect to women research scholars and specially-abled persons.
Rs.10 Crores revolving fund for entrepreneurial initiatives.
Centres of Excellence, fostering innovation and cutting-edge research.
Research projects worth 75+ Crores from government and non-government agencies.
Numerous subscribed databases such as IEEE, Scopus, Scival, Ebsco, Dervent, Case Center, and Harvard Case studies.
Central Instrumentation Facility - AU-STIC established to serve as the cornerstone of scientific advancement, offering researchers access to state-of-the-art equipments.
Our institution has achieved 1,772 SCOPUS-indexed publications with 7,832 citations and an H-index of 41, averaging 4.2 citations per paper, with 65% of articles in Quartile 1 and 2 journals, 60% of publications cited by top 10% journals, a field-weighted citation impact of 1.93, and 34% of papers produced through international collaboration.
Course Work
- Research and Publication Ethics
- Research Methodology – I & II
- Specialization paper – I & II
- Academic Writing
- Research Practicum
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FAQ's
A Ph. D. in Management is a research-based doctoral program focused on advanced study in management areas like strategy, finance, marketing, HR, and operations. It prepares candidates for careers in academia, research, and senior consulting roles.
Yes. According to the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2022, candidates must have completed a four-year bachelor's degree program with at least 75% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade. For further information, you can refer to the eligibility criteria in the Admissions Process Page.
A Ph. D. focuses on original research and knowledge creation. An MBA develops managerial skills, while an M. Phil. is a shorter research program that can lead to a Ph. D.
A master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories). Candidates with UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/JRF or GATE are exempted from entrance tests. For more information, refer to the Eligibility criteria in the Admissions Process Page.
Not always. NET/JRF or KSET candidates are exempt from the entrance test. Others may need to take the university’s selection process, the Alliance Research Aptitude Test (ARAT).
Key research areas offered include Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations, Information Systems, General Management, and International Business.
Original, in-depth research that fills gaps in existing knowledge and contributes to theory and practice in management.
Yes. Interdisciplinary research is encouraged and may involve multiple fields and collaborative supervision.
Publishing research strengthens academic credibility, contributes to knowledge, and supports career growth in academia and industry.
Research provides evidence-based insights that help improve business strategies, organisational practices, and policy decisions.
The admission process at Alliance University includes an eligibility check, application submission, entrance test (if applicable), interview, and final selection.
Yes. Full-time Ph. D. scholars receive a monthly fellowship of ?35,000 and an annual contingency grant of ?25,000, subject to eligibility.
Apply online via the official website under Ph. D. in Management, complete registration, and submit the application form.
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