A PhD in Part-Time in Managemnet mode is offered by the prestigious Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. It is a flexible doctoral program, provided in a hybrid/blended mode of learning. Amrita School of Business (ASB) provides this program through its campuses in Bengaluru, Kochi, Coimbatore, Amritapuri, and Mysore. This program is designed for the employees of Amrita University and other academic and research institutions to earn a “Dr.” title without quitting their jobs.  This Part-Time program is comparatively slower than the full-time PhD program in Management. Working professionals can complete this program in 8 years.

Amrita Part-Time PhD in Management offers extensive coursework for research, along with strong and in-depth research in business-related areas. Professionals get detailed coursework that builds their foundation for research. After coursework, they conduct high-quality research in management and assemble their findings in a Thesis. Amrita provides a conducive environment for learning through reseach mentorship from its outstanding faculty members. The focus of the research is Societal and Industrial Driven, with the aim of knowledge enhancement in business and management. 

This program is offered with the same admission requirements process and eligibility requirements which is applicable to the full-time program. It includes qualifying entrance exams and an Interview. Interested candidates need to qualify for either the Amrita PhD Entrance or the UGC NET in Management. Working professionals can also enroll in the Online DBA Doctorate program, which is an industry-based and highly practical doctoral program, offered in a fully online mode.  Some of the most prestigious international universities provide this program to working professionals looking for leadership careers. The admission to this program is offered without any entrance or Language Proficiency Test. It is globally accredited and can be completed in 3 years with a renowned “Dr.” title.