- The online application form for the admission in the Executive Ph.D. Programme - AY 2025-26 will start from July 01st, 2025
The new Executive Ph.D. Programme offered by the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) would commence from AY 2025-26.
The Executive Ph.D. Programme (hence forth Exec. Ph.D.) at IIM Calcutta is designed for senior professionals in industry, civil services, policy-making, and various other sectors who are eager to deepen their grasp of cutting-edge business management theories. It equips them to tackle today’s complex challenges with innovative, research-driven insights, while continuing to excel in their current roles. Unlike traditional, full-time Ph.D. programs, Exec Ph.D. allows participants to pursue this rigorous academic journey without stepping away from their professional careers.
Additionally, the Exec Ph.D. offers an alternative path for professionals seeking careers in academia, business consulting, management research, or advanced analytics. Exec Ph.D. is not just about acquiring knowledge; it’s about fostering intellectual growth, helping senior leaders sharpen their strategic acumen, and giving them a competitive edge in their respective fields. Whether for career advancement or academic exploration, this program provides a robust, flexible, and prestigious avenue to go beyond traditional education. From a practitioner’s perspective, doctoral programmes in institutions of higher education are not only an important source of knowledge for innovations and competence, but provide them with intellectual perspicacity to help enhance their reputation.
The Executive Ph.D. Programme in Management includes the following specializations: Economics, Finance & Control, Human Resource Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management, Organizational Behaviour, Public Policy and Management, Strategic Management, and Business Ethics & Communication.
On successful completion of the Programme, a student will be awarded the degree of “Executive Ph.D.”, in his/her/their area of specialization.
For more information, contact the Doctoral Programme Office [Ph.D.], Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, Diamond Harbour Road, P.O. Joka, Kolkata 700104; Phone: Phone: 033 - 24678300 | +91-7596068946, Email: admissions-exdp[at]iimcal[dot]ac[dot]in