Institutions offering PhD in Management
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 Code | Name of Course/Module/Seminar/Thesis |
| RES-700 | Philosophy and Science of Research |
| RES-701 | Advanced Management Research Methodology |
| DAT-702 | Statistics and Data Analysis |
| MGT-703 | Theory, Practices, and Contemporary Issues in Management |
Second Semester
| Course Code | Name of Course/Module/Seminar/Thesis |
| ECO-704 | Economic Analysis and Econometrics |
| ACW-705 | Academic Writing |
| RES-706 | Qualitative Research Methods |
| Specialization | |
| SPE-707 | Advanced Study |
| SPE-708 | Research Seminar |
Third Semester
| Course Code | Name of Course/Module/Seminar/Thesis |
| MPhil in Management (Track 1) | |
| THS-715 | MPhil Thesis |
| PhD in Management (Track 2) | |
| TMT-709 | Thematic Independent Study |
| TMT-710 | Thematic Seminar and Research Proposal |
Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Semesters
| Course Code | Name of Course/Module/Seminar/Thesis |
| THS-815 | PhD 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