PhD in Management

Doctoral program preparing management researchers, academic leaders, and analytical specialists through rigorous full-time scholarly investigation under TU’s Faculty of Management.

Program structured to develop advanced capability in theory-building, empirical inquiry, and strategic management research. Scholars undertake full-time residency, create original contributions to management knowledge, and work under systematic supervision. Emphasis rests on structured proposal development, methodological precision, and publication-driven academic output.

Curricular Structure (Indicative Table)

Features

• Mandatory full-time scholar status.
• Eligibility that integrates academic qualification and professional experience.
• Structured and comprehensive proposal format.
• Emphasis on methodological competence and publication-worthy output.
• Alignment with FoM research standards for management and public administration.

Fee Structure

Faculty of Management does not publish a uniform public fee schedule for the PhD. Cost structure follows TU’s doctoral framework:
• One-time registration fees.
• Semester renewal fees.
• Supervision, examination, and defense fees.
• Research-related expenses handled by the scholar.
(Numerical values depend on the Dean’s Office circular for the given academic year.)

Admission Process (Points)

• Meet academic eligibility: Master’s or MPhil in Management/Public Administration with minimum second division.
• Provide documented work experience of at least three years after Master’s.
• Prepare research proposal including required headings:
– Introduction
– Statement of the problem
– Objectives
– Hypotheses (if applicable)
– Research questions
– Limitations
– Chapter outline
– Research methodology
– Research design
– Sources of data
– Sample
– Analytical tools
– Literature review
– References
• Submit application form via Faculty of Management.
• Appear in evaluation processes defined by the Dean’s Office.
• Secure supervisor approval and formal enrollment.

Job Prospects

• University faculty and professorship
• Management researcher
• Organizational development analyst
• Corporate strategist
• Policy and governance advisor
• Business school administrator
• NGO/INGO project and research lead
• Think-tank and consulting roles
• Public administration research specialist