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Executive Fellow Program in Management (FPM) is a doctoral level program of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow. The EFPM is the answer to the increasing complexity in the corporate world which is forcing the middle level and senior level executives to search for options that can give them significant edge.
EFPM is uniquely designed to meet learning aspirations of enthusiastic executives and teaching professionals, and will inculcate in them state-of-the-art research skills required for increased understanding of today's complex business world while continuing to work. EFPM is a doctoral program and primarily aims at preparing students for career in management research, teaching and consulting. EFPM helps corporate honchos who are aspiring to gain competency for rigorous research and also create an opportunity for alternate career option.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Type | PhD/Fellow Program |
| Program Name | Executive Doctoral Programme in Management |
| Residential/Non-Residential | Residential |
| Specialization Offered | Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Operations, IT & Information Systems, Agri-Business, International Business, Sustainability Management, Communications Management |
| Duration | 60 Month |
| Mode of Study | Part Time |
| Seats | 25 |
| Fees | Rs. 7.50 Lakhs |
| Average Salary | Rs. |
| Approved/Accredited by | AACSB, AMBA |
| Publisher | Rank Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | 2024 | #7 |
| MBAUniverse.com | 2024 | #6 |
| Business Today | 2024 | #2 |
EFPM is a part time non residential programme. The student is expected to complete the programme ordinarily in five years (four years in case of direct admission to second year). An extension may be granted for a period of maximum 2 years, with approval from the TAC, such that the total duration of the program does not exceed beyond 7 years.
An EFPM student has to do first year course work with Post Graduate Programme for Working Executives (PGPWE). All these courses are compulsory courses. The PGPWE classes are held on alternative weekends at NOIDA Campus of IIM Lucknow.
An EFPM student has to do specialized elective and compulsory courses in second year. In order to do these courses, an EFPM student has to make three visits of 21 days' duration each to NOIDA/ Lucknow Campus during the second year. (During Campus visits, the fee for boarding and lodging facility will be paid by the student on actual basis. The fee will be intimated before the commencement of the term by EFPM office.)
After completing mandatory course work successfully in first and second year, the student needs to take a Comprehensive Examination. After passing the Comprehensive Examination successfully, the student needs to form his/her Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC) in consultation with his area's faculty members. After the formation of TAC, the student presents the thesis proposal. The last steps of the programme are Thesis Submission and Defense.
Specializations offered include Agribusiness Management, Business Environment (Economics), Business Sustainability, Decision Sciences (Statistics, Operations Research), Finance and Accounting, Human Resource Management, Information Technology and Systems, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Strategic Management
Eligibility criteria for IIM Lucknow FPM (PhD) admission are:
| Eligibility | Details |
|---|---|
| Education Requirements | Master’s degree or Post Graduate Diploma |
| Exam Accepted | CAT, GMAT, GRE |
| Work Experience | - |
| Fees Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | Rs. 7.50 Lakhs |
| Total Fees | Rs. 7.50 Lakhs |
Eligible candidates should apply online for EFPM admission at IIM Lucknow website with requisite application fee. A candidate can apply in maximum two specialization areas
For EFPM admission at IIM Lucknow, the Applicants will be shortlisted for the selection interview on the basis of valid score of one of the following exams: Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by IIMs, GATE, GRE, GMAT or JRF/SRF (UGC/CSIR/ICAR)/PGPWE entrance exam conducted by IIM Lucknow. Final selection will be based on performance in exam, Interview, Research potential of the candidate.
| Exam | Percentile | Score/Maximum Score |
|---|---|
| CAT | 0 |
| GMAT | 0 |
| GRE | 0 |
