PhD in Management

PhD in Management

Doctorate
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5 years

Institutions offering PhD in Management

Currently, 1 institutions offer PhD in Management under Pokhara University in Nepal.

Pokhara University's PhD in Management program is an advanced, research-focused degree designed to provide students with a strong foundation in advanced theory, research, and analytical skills. This enables them to conduct high-quality independent research in their fields and contribute to management literature, education, and practice.

Throughout the program, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the literature and theory relevant to their primary area of focus. They also enhance their ability to publish in prestigious academic journals while developing both the conceptual foundations and practical skills necessary for advanced research methodologies.

The curriculum is rigorous, featuring relevant coursework, research opportunities, and intellectual engagement. It equips graduates with the skills to identify critical challenges in business and society, devise solutions, and conduct original research.

Students must pass a comprehensive exam after completing their coursework, review and synthesize relevant literature, develop a research proposal, and ultimately write a thesis that demonstrates their research capabilities. This program prepares graduates for successful careers in academic research and teaching, as well as for responsible roles in businesses and institutions that influence public policy.

 Program Objective

  • Equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and carry out original and high-quality research on significant issues in the specialized field of management and contribute to the advancement of knowledge.
  • Develop highly competent academics and researchers who can contribute to knowledge creation and problem-solving in business and management, both in the Nepalese and global contexts.

Eligibility

Work Experience Requirements

  • Two Years of Experience: Required for candidates with a CGPA of 3.00/4.00 or 55% marks (High Second Division).
  • One Year of Experience: Required for candidates with a CGPA of 3.30/4.00 (First Division).
  • No Work Experience Required: For candidates with a CGPA of 3.75/4.00 (Distinction Division).

Registration Requirement

  • To register as a doctoral candidate, an individual must fulfill the following:
    • Secure a minimum CGPA of 3.3 in coursework.
    • Successfully defend their PhD proposal.

Curricular Structure

First Semester

Course CodeName of Course/Module/Seminar/Thesis
RES-700Philosophy and Science of Research
RES-701Advanced Management Research Methodology
DAT-702Statistics and Data Analysis
MGT-703Theory, Practices, and Contemporary Issues in Management

Second Semester

Course CodeName of Course/Module/Seminar/Thesis
ECO-704Economic Analysis and Econometrics
ACW-705Academic Writing
RES-706Qualitative Research Methods
Specialization
SPE-707Advanced Study
SPE-708Research Seminar

Third Semester

Course CodeName of Course/Module/Seminar/Thesis
MPhil in Management (Track 1)
THS-715MPhil Thesis
PhD in Management (Track 2)
TMT-709Thematic Independent Study
TMT-710Thematic Seminar and Research Proposal

Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Semesters

Course CodeName of Course/Module/Seminar/Thesis
THS-815PhD Thesis

Total Credits - MPhil in Management

  • Course Work (12+12) + Thesis (6)=30 Credits

Total Credits - PhD in Management

  • Course Work (12+12)+ Thematic Independent Study (3) + Thematic Seminar and Research Proposal (3)+PhD Thesis (30)=60 Credits