The Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad offers a Fellow Program in Management (FPM) that is considered to be on par with a PhD in Management. This full-time doctoral program is meant for students, working executives, and academicians with strong academic orientation who intend to undertake rigorous and original research. The duration of the programme is normally four years. 

During this tenure, the scholars undergo rigorous coursework in management comprising general management courses, area-specific courses, and advanced topics. The FPM at IMT Ghaziabad grooms research scholars for careers in academia, research, and consulting in industry, government, and the social sector. There is an expectation to publish in ABDC-listed journals before submitting the thesis. 

For an Indian student, an online DBA should be considered for its flexibility to study at one's own pace without disrupting a professional career. Online DBA programs generally take 3-5 years and are particularly targeted toward working executives and middle-to-senior managers. Advantages accruable from the program include enhanced leadership skills, strategic decision-making capabilities, global networking opportunities, and improved research skills relevant for solving practical business problems. The degree will lead to paths such as executive positions, consulting opportunities, and academia, thus becoming a very worthwhile investment in career growth and personal development within India's vibrant business milieu.