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Duration

Five Years

Ph.D. Management Programme

Full-Time & Part-Time

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About the Programme

IIFT Kolkata offers a doctoral programme in Management aimed at fostering high-level research in various areas of business and management, with a particular focus on International Business. The programme culminates in the award of a Ph.D. degree and is well-suited for:

Research-oriented individuals
Faculty members from academic institutions
Professionals working in the public, private, or government sectors

The doctoral programme at IIFT Kolkata is structured to build strong methodological and analytical competencies. Scholars are trained to:

Independently design and conduct scientific research
Contribute original insights and new knowledge in their chosen domain
Critically evaluate research outcomes within broader theoretical and practical contexts
Communicate research findings effectively in academic and policy forums

Candidates are expected to develop a comprehensive understanding of their research field, including theoretical foundations, methodological approaches, historical context, and societal implications.

Ph.D. (Management)

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Core Objectives of the Programme

To offer a robust platform for advanced academic research in International Business.

To support investigations into contemporary and emerging issues relevant to global trade and management.

To promote the dissemination of research through publications in academic journals, monographs, policy papers, and books.

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PHD (Management) is a general management programme with a focus on research.

We conduct policy-oriented, industry-relevant, and academic research in areas like as trade policy, logistics, market access, sustainability, and cluster development, frequently in partnership with national and international partners.

We provide data-driven insights, policy guidance, and capacity building to government agencies, international organizations, industry groups, MSMEs and academia.

Yes. We frequently collaborate with public and commercial sector groups on commissioned research, policy development, training and consulting projects.

The findings are distributed through reports, policy briefs, academic papers, workshops, and direct engagement with the relevant stakeholders.

We deliver results through extensive reports, policy briefs, presentations, interactive workshops, and virtual or in-person stakeholder discussions.