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About Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) at SPJIMR is a doctoral programme approved by AICTE and recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to a Ph.D. degree. FPM is a distinguished programme designed to cultivate world-class researchers and faculty in various management disciplines. The programme emphasises rigorous interdisciplinary research in contemporary management areas, concentrating on relevant, contextual research that addresses pressing business challenges. Its mission is to generate knowledge that contributes to a better and more sustainable future. The programme is committed to developing independent, top-quality management thinkers, thought leaders, and consultants who will make substantial contributions to the management field.

The programme is offered in both full-time and part-time modes, providing flexibility to meet the diverse needs of candidates. It is ideal for individuals who are passionate about research and learning, whether they are early-career scholars looking to deepen their research expertise or corporate professionals seeking a profound understanding of research methods and their application to solving contemporary business challenges.

Areas of research

SPJIMR offers the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) across six specialised academic domains:

Economics and Policy Finance and Accounting Information Management Marketing Operations and Supply
Chain Management Organisation Behaviour and Human Resources Strategy

Objective

Competency goals

The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) at SPJIMR is designed to cultivate world-class academic researchers and thought leaders who are equipped to conduct industry-relevant research that tackles real-world challenges. The programme is aligned with the following competency goals:

  • Formulating original research questions that are both relevant to business and society.
  • Applying appropriate research methodologies to address complex management problems.
  • Disseminating knowledge effectively through research publications and teaching, contributing to the academic community and industry practices.

Key highlights

Recognition

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approves SPJIMR FPM, and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) recognises it as ‘Equivalent to Ph.D.,’ validating the programme’s academic credentials and international standards.

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Innovative pedagogy

The programme adopts an innovative pedagogy, which, coupled with small cohort sizes, ensures personalised attention and a conducive learning environment for scholars. The programme provides research training of the highest international standards, combining rigour and relevance to equip scholars with the skills needed for global academic and industry careers.

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Flexibility

Scholars have the flexibility to choose their research guide or advisor, allowing them to align their research interests with faculty expertise and personal career goals.

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Location

Situated in Mumbai, India’s ‘Commercial Capital,’ our programme offers scholars direct access to industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and a dynamic academic ecosystem.

Participants profile

Industry connect

SPJIMR provides FPM scholars with access to its robust industry network offering unparalleled opportunities in business research.

Our programme is strengthened by robust industry linkages, offering valuable career opportunities and collaborations with leading organisations in business and research. With over 40 years of legacy in management education, SPJIMR provides scholars with access to an extensive and well-established network spanning multinational corporations, family-managed businesses, NGOs, and a thriving alumni base of 18,000+ professionals across diverse sectors.

Participant experiences

FPM encourages scholars to pursue their research ideas with the freedom to select their guide/advisor from SPJIMR’s experienced faculty. A supportive peer group from diverse backgrounds and the SPJIMR culture for sharing research facilitates a conducive research ecosystem. Scholars also benefit from the research infrastructure at SPJIMR which includes its four centres of practice; a state-of-the-art library with access to a large repository of research journals, books and publishers; experiential learning labs and grants for attending national and international conferences. Hear our scholars talk about their experiences in these videos.

SPJIMR FPM scholar Mitthi Jyoti Sharma | Area - Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management | Batch 2020 shares her research journey at SPJIMR Mumbai.
SPJIMR FPM scholar Ayan Chatterjee | Area - Operations and Supply Chain Management | Batch 2019 shares his review on the Operations and Supply Chain Management specialisation.
SPJIMR FPM scholar Alka Agarwal | Area - Information Management | Batch 2019 shares her review on the Information Management specialisation.

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