PhD (Executive) Programme

The Executive PhD Programme at IIM Sirmaur is a rigorous doctoral journey designed for working executives who aspire to combine advanced academic scholarship with real-world managerial practice. Structured to accommodate professional commitments, the programme blends online coursework of about one year with two focused campus immersions, followed by supervised doctoral research. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, research excellence, and thought leadership, the programme equips participants to generate impactful knowledge, contribute to management education, and influence business and policy practices across domains.

Value Proposition

The Executive PhD at IIM Sirmaur offers executives a unique pathway to become domain experts and thought leaders without stepping away from their careers. Participants benefit from world-class faculty, diverse specialization options, a flexible learning format, and a research-driven curriculum aligned with global academic standards. Set in a serene academic environment, the programme enables scholars to enhance strategic thinking, advance professionally into academic or leadership roles, and contribute meaningfully to the evolution of management theory and practice.

Research Areas

PhD Programme at IIM Sirmaur is available in the following research areas: 1) Decision Sciences, 2) Economics & Business Environment, 3) Finance & Accounting, 4) Management Information Systems, 5) Marketing Management, 6) Operations & Supply Chain Management, 7) Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource, 8) Public Policy and Sociology, 9) Strategic Management, and 10) Tourism Management.

Fee Structure

Candidates getting enrolled, will be charged Rs. 2,000 (Registration Fee), Rs. 50,000 (Refundable Caution Money) and first year tuition fee (Rs 2,00,000/-). Fee for the second year and third year would be Rs. 1,50,000 for each of year. From the fourth year onwards, fee would be Rs 1,00,000 /- for each of the subsequent years till the doctoral degree is awarded.