Ph.D in Management Studies

PATHWAY FOR FURTHER LEARNING

In the contemporary VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) environment, organizations operate within a context characterized by rapid change and unpredictability. Business schools and management institutions across the globe continuously strive to interpret and manage this uncertainty through the formulation of theories, the development of frameworks, and the design of strategic interventions. The capacity to successfully navigate this dynamic landscape necessitates a rigorous focus on data, analysis, and research. Consequently, research constitutes the foundation of every organization’s effective functioning, innovation, and long-term sustainability.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management Studies is a research-intensive program designed for scholars dedicated to advancing the frontiers of management knowledge and practice. The program seeks to cultivate a community of intellectual leaders equipped to contribute original research that informs both theory and practice in the field of management.

At the Sir M.Visvesvaraya Institute of Management Studies and Research (SVIMS), affiliated with the University of Mumbai, the PhD program is committed to fostering scholarly excellence through a combination of comprehensive coursework, methodological rigor, and research-driven inquiry. The institute emphasizes an integrated approach to learning, incorporating hands-on research workshops, academic mentorship, and professional development initiatives. SVIMS has been formally recognized as a Research Centre for the PhD in Management Studies by the University of Mumbai.

The program prepares doctoral candidates for distinguished academic and professional trajectories, including careers as university faculty, researchers in policy and consulting organizations, senior executives in industry, and advisors in public and private sectors. The Research Centre provides systematic guidance and academic support to scholars throughout their research journey. Upon the successful defense of their doctoral dissertation, candidates are conferred the Doctoral Degree in Management Studies by the University of Mumbai.