Ph.D Programme - School of Management

Where Theory Meets Practice. Where Ideas Drive Impact.

Programme Overview

The School of Management at IILM University, Gurugram is a distinguished centre of excellence committed to academic rigor, interdisciplinary learning, and industry-integrated education. Located on a serene 7-acre campus along Golf Course Road, the School combines world-class infrastructure with a vibrant intellectual environment. Students and scholars benefit from modern classrooms, analytics and computing labs, a well-resourced library with extensive digital databases, research centres, collaborative spaces, and a dynamic campus experience that encourages holistic development and innovation.

With over three decades of legacy in shaping management education, the School of Management blends strong conceptual foundations with emerging global trends in digital business, analytics, sustainability, leadership, innovation, and organizational transformation. Its programmes – from undergraduate to doctoral levels-are designed to develop responsible leaders, analytical thinkers, and impactful professionals prepared for an evolving business landscape.

The PhD programme represents the School’s deepest commitment to knowledge creation, research excellence, and societal impact. Grounded in global research standards and aligned with UGC regulations, the programme nurtures scholars who aspire to contribute original ideas in domains such as Marketing, Finance, HRM, Strategy, Analytics, Sustainability, Economics, Public Policy, and Decision Sciences. Doctoral students engage with rigorous coursework, advanced research methodology training, global mentorship, industry-linked projects, and a supportive academic ecosystem that encourages publication in high-quality journals.

The School fosters a vibrant research culture through doctoral colloquia, interdisciplinary forums, national and international collaborations, and access to research centres in AI & Analytics, Behavioural Science, and the Digital Economy. With distinguished faculty, global advisors, and a strong alumni network, the PhD programme equips scholars to build impactful academic careers, lead research-driven roles in industry, and shape the future of management thought and practice.

Why Choose Our PhD Programme

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Funding & Fellowship Support

Fellowship up to ₹60,000/month, with increasing support each year.
Annual contingency grants and conference travel assistance.
Tuition fee waiver for fellowship scholars.

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World-Class Mentorship

Supervision by senior professors with industry and academic experience.
Access to national and international experts for co-guidance when needed.

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Rigorous Curriculum (Aligned with UGC Regulations)

Courses in quantitative & qualitative research methods
Philosophy of research
Research ethics & writing
Case writing & theory building
Teaching & pedagogy immersion

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Global & Industry Exposure

Research collaborations with industry, think-tanks, and policy bodies
Research collaborations with industry, think-tanks, and policy bodies

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Research Infrastructure

Modern library access, digital databases, analytics tools
Dedicated research labs in analytics, behavioural science, and digital business

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Career Outcomes

Academic careers (faculty positions, post-doctoral research)
Roles in consulting, policy think-tanks, corporate research labs
Opportunities in analytics, sustainability, digital transformation, HR & leadership consulting

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Labs & Infrastructure

The School of Management supports doctoral research through dedicated learning and research spaces.

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Management Research Lab

Statistical & qualitative analysis tools
Analytics software (R, Python, SPSS, NVivo, Tableau)
Access to behavioural experiment modules

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Statistical & qualitative analysis tools Analytics software (R, Python, SPSS, NVivo, Tableau) Access to behavioural experiment modules

Big Data & AI/ML tools for interdisciplinary research
Digital Economy and Consumer Analytics datasets

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Library & Knowledge Resources

Extensive digital repository (EBSCO, Scopus, ProQuest, JGate)
Case study banks, theses repository, e-books and journals

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Collaborative Spaces

Faculty-student research hubs
Doctoral scholar workstations
Seminar halls for colloquia, presentations & workshops

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Support & Collaboration

Internal Support
Structured supervisory guidance
Peer-review platforms within research clusters
Access to research centres such as AI, Digital Economy, Sustainability

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Training & Capacity Building

Advanced methodology workshops
Research writing and publication clinics
Proposal development and grant-writing sessions

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External Linkages

Partnerships with think-tanks, NGOs, corporate research labs
International faculty lectures and masterclasses
Proposal development and grant-writing sessions
Opportunities for joint publications and global research exposure

Global Doctoral Mentors

Dr. Piyush Sharma – John Curtin Distinguished Professor, Curtin University, Australia.
Dr. D.K. Malhotra – Professor of Finance & Director MBA Programs, Thomas Jefferson University, USA.
Dr. Tapan Sarkar – Professor of Finance, University of Southern Queensland.
Dr. Hanna Lehtimäki – Professor, University of Eastern Finland.
Dr. Mohammad Niamat Elahee – Professor of International Business, Quinnipiac University, USA.
Dr. Venkatesh VG – Professor of SCM & Logistics, Vice Dean – Global Faculty Engagement, EM Normandie, France.
Dr. Can Uslay – Dean’s Research Professor of Marketing, Rutgers Business School, USA.
Reetika Gupta – Deputy Dean & Professor of Marketing, ESSEC Business School, APAC, Singapore.
Dr. Deepak Khazanchi – Distinguished Chair & Professor, University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA. Notable Alumni
Dr. Mandeep Kaur – Adjunct Faculty, University of San Diego; Ex-Director HR – Kyndryl, Toronto.
Dr. Raj Nehru – Officer on Special Duty, Government of Haryana; Former Vice Chancellor, HVSU.
Dr. Gaurav Dwivedi – Site Leader, Amazon Transportation Services Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Harpreet Singh – Lead, New Product Development, TVS Motor Company.
Dr. Ashutosh Srivastava – Former Munjal Shawa Executive; Professor of Practice, FORE School of Management.
Dr. Pallavi Mehrotra – Researcher & Consultant, IPSOS.
Dr. Malvika Samnani – Director, SOCH.

Research Culture & Events

Seminar Series

Regular expert talks by scholars, researchers, and practitioners from India and abroad.

Doctoral Colloquia

Structured review platform where PhD scholars present progress and receive feedback from internal and external experts.

Methodology Workshops

Sessions on qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, SEM, machine learning, analytics tools, case writing, and theory development.

Interdisciplinary Forums

Collaborative research spaces involving the Schools of Liberal Arts, Design, Technology, and Management.

Global & Industry Linkages

Access to IILM’s global university partners for academic networking. Industry mentors for research projects and thesis applications. Real-world research collaborations with corporates, consulting firms, and policy institutions. Internship and field research opportunities for empirical work.

Name	Designation	Area
Dr. Rahul Singh	Director Research & International Office / Professor	Strategy
Dr. Vidhisha Vyas	Professor	Economics and Business Analytics
Dr. Hima Gupta	Professor	Operations Management & Logistics
Dr. Jasdeep Singh Chadha	Professor	Operations Management & Business Analytics
Dr. Madhu Jasola	Professor	Marketing Management,
Dr. Rachna Madaan	Professor	Economics, International Business & Strategy
Dr. Saima Rizvi	Professor	Finance
Dr. Shuchi Parashar	Associate Professor	Human Resource
Dr. Zeeshan Majid Nadroo	Assistant Professor	Marketing

Toppers' Speak

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We were privileged to learn from faculty members hailing from prestigious institutions such as IIM and FMS, alongside some of the finest professors at IILM. This strong academic foundation transformed into invaluable wisdom, shaping the path to where I am today.”

Harbinder Narula Businessworld

1994-96 Healthcare/Wellbeing/Pharma

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“As a proud gold medallist of my batch, I had the privilege of dedicating over a decade to Deloitte Consulting. My time at IILM was truly transformative, shaping both my career and personal growth. Returning to campus for the alumni meet was a nostalgic and heartwarming experience.”

Shillaza Girdhar Director - Human Resources

2004-06 360 Degree Engineering

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“My MBA at IILM equipped me with essential business and corporate skills that helped me excel professionally. Case studies, group discussions, and grooming sessions with brilliant peers shaped me into a lifelong learner. Transitioning from a non-finance background to a finance enthusiast was possible due to IILM’s well-designed curriculum. Grateful to call IILM my Alma Mater!”

Anita Ahuja Senior Vice President

MBA 2008-10 Citibank, Singapore

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“IILM University’s MBA programme was truly transformative. The faculty’s real-world insights made learning highly practical and relevant. Personalised mentoring and career support aligned my goals with industry needs, while the vibrant campus life and networking opportunities enriched the experience. IILM equips you with the skills to thrive in the corporate world.”