This course is aimed at students who are ambitious and curious to gain the knowledge and skills required for business success as well as leadership, problem-solving, entrepreneurial and technology skills. It suits students with an attitude towards experiential learning, industry exposure and collaborative learning, along with continuous self-development. The programme might not be appropriate for students seeking only a traditional classroom-based management education.
A ₹1 lakh learning wallet supports certifications, global exposure, skill development, and other personalised learning opportunities.
The Centre for Purpose develops self-awareness, leadership, responsible citizenship, and a clear sense of personal and professional purpose.
Students develop entrepreneurial ideas through the incubation ecosystem, mentorship, innovation activities, and startup support.
Students explore opportunities beyond the classroom — live projects, C-Suite projects, research papers, social enterprises, or building a venture.
International opportunities and corporate collaborations connect students with diverse perspectives and real-world business challenges.
AI is integrated into the programme through AI-enabled learning, business analytics and practical applications rather than as a standalone subject. Students are introduced to AI tools for research, data analysis, content generation, presentations and business decision-making through classroom activities and projects. Use of tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot is encouraged for selected assignments and projects, subject to faculty guidance — it is not a compulsory requirement. Students may also work with AI-generated business scenarios, datasets and case-based projects where relevant to their courses.
KPMG · NJ Investment · ITC · Aditya Birla · HDFC · VOLVO · Home Logistic · RBI · PNB Bank · L'Oréal
KPMG · HCLTech · EY · NISM · Wadhwani Foundation · Board Infinity · Zell Education · Blue Ocean
Fellowships, research grants, and travel support for conferences.
Each doctoral student receives supervision from a primary faculty and, where relevant, co-supervision from visiting or industry experts.
Practical engagement with industry researchers and experts
Address real social challenges through rigorous scholarship.
Leverage IILM’s reputation, resources, and global network (16,000+ alumni).
Expert guidance from faculty with academic + practical experience.
Pathways into academia, design research labs, creative industries, UX/UI and product innovation roles, design strategy consultancies, policy and cultural institutions, and interdisciplinary research centers.
A nurturing environment for intellectual exploration and societal contribution
Our Ph.D. supervisors in Design come from leading design schools and research institutions in India and abroad. They bring strong research expertise, interdisciplinary perspectives, and committed mentorship, guiding scholars toward rigorous and impactful design research.
Dr. Deepika Dhiman – Associate Professor & Product Design Coordinator
Dr. Deepika Dhiman is a multidisciplinary artist and design researcher. She had pursued her PhD from The College of Visual and Performing Arts, Texas Tech University, USA. Her research engages with cultural identity, gender, and decolonial discourse through practice-led and critical design research. Her scholarship integrates autoethnography, visual storytelling, and multimedia practice to examine questions of identity, borders, and lived experience in Indian and transnational contexts. She has published in academic and creative platforms and exhibited her work internationally. Dr. Dhiman has taught at institutions in India and the United States and brings professional experience across editorial practice, visual communication, and game design.