The Executive PhD at the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur is a unique doctoral opportunity specially made for working professionals who want to enhance their understanding of management research and contribute to real-world business solutions. What makes this program so unique is the pursuit of rigorous academic learning and advanced research while maintaining your ongoing career, particularly pertinent for those seeking to advance in academia, consulting, or leading without pausing their professional journeys.​

The Executive PhD is four to six years in duration and is structured so that you start with a six-month period of coursework, during which you build both theoretical knowledge and research skills in management in areas such as Marketing, Finance, Strategy, Decision Science, Operations, Human Resources, Economics, and even Humanities or Social Sciences. After the initial part of this degree, you will take a comprehensive exam and then work on your thesis with an advisory committee that will ensure you get good mentorship during your research and that you have access to people who can advise you professionally. ​

Through this program, you will be part of a thriving research community, working with the best faculty and getting the opportunity to impact business practices in India and globally with high-quality, interdisciplinary research. The Executive PhD at IIM Nagpur does much more than increasing your professional knowledge; it helps you connect academic insight with practical impact, making you a thought leader to lead from the front in complex management challenges and inspire others with your expertise.