MPhil in Management

Purbanchal University
Rs.
Updated December 11, 2025

University

Purbanchal University

Duration

years

Fee

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Summary

Short Description
Advanced research-oriented postgraduate program designed to prepare scholars for doctoral studies and professional research work in management.

Description
Program builds conceptual, analytical and methodological capability essential for academic research, consulting and policy analysis. It serves as a mandatory pre-PhD qualification within PU’s Faculty of Management. Curriculum emphasizes continual learning, critical inquiry, and rigorous research preparation. Successful completion qualifies candidates for PhD enrollment after proposal development and defense.

 

Description

Curricular Structure (Summary Table)

ComponentFocus
Core CourseworkAdvanced management theory, research methodology, quantitative/qualitative analysis
Research PreparationSeminar courses, project work, research proposal development, defense
Evaluation60% internal assessment; 40% end-term exam (no end-term exam for seminar, project, proposal)
DurationApproximately 1.5 years of coursework plus proposal and defense

Features

Features
• Internal evaluation weighted heavily at 60%.
• Seminar and project modules evaluated through viva, not written exams.
• Course waivers possible for equivalent prior coursework.
• Structured as a pipeline into PU’s PhD in Management.
• Designed for working academics and professionals seeking research credentials.

 

Admission Process

Eligibility
• Master’s degree in Management, Commerce, Business Administration or Economics with second division or CGPA B.
• Minimum three years of bachelor-level teaching experience or equivalent professional work experience.
• Candidates with an MPhil-equivalent degree may directly enter PhD coursework but must complete Research Proposal Writing and Defense.

 

Job Prospects

Job Prospects
• Academic researcher
• Management consultant
• Policy analyst
• University lecturer
• Research associate in corporate or development sectors