Doctoral Program
PhD Programme in Management — affiliated with Alagappa University.
Doctoral Program at TSM
A rigorous, research-driven PhD in Management offered in Full-Time and Part-Time modes through the TSM Research Centre.
Thiagarajar School of Management offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Management for candidates interested in careers in teaching, research, consulting and industry. The programme is offered through the TSM Research Centre and is affiliated with Alagappa University, Karaikudi. Candidates may pursue the programme in either Full-Time or Part-Time mode. Scholars receive continuous guidance from approved research supervisors and access to TSM's academic and research resources.
- Develop scholars with strong foundations in research methodology, theory development and advanced analytical techniques.
- Encourage original and interdisciplinary research addressing contemporary challenges faced by businesses, governments and society.
- Enable scholars to critically evaluate existing management theories and contribute new conceptual and empirical knowledge.
- Build the competencies required for careers in teaching, academic research, consulting, policy development and corporate research.
- Promote ethical, responsible and socially relevant research practices.
- Strengthen collaboration among researchers, academic institutions, industries, government organisations and communities.
- Support the publication and dissemination of high-quality research through reputed journals, conferences and academic forums.
Candidates applying for the PhD Programme should:
- Hold a Postgraduate Degree with First Class in Management or a related subject.
- Meet the eligibility requirements prescribed by Alagappa University.
- Fulfil the applicable PhD entrance examination requirements.
- Submit valid proof of the qualifying entrance examination, wherever required.
Candidates are advised to refer to the latest Alagappa University PhD Regulations before applying.
- Candidates must qualify in the Alagappa University Pre-Registration PhD Programme Entrance Examination.
- Candidates who have qualified in UGC-NET, UGC-NET–JRF, SET/SLET or GATE in the relevant discipline may be exempted from the entrance examination, subject to the prevailing University regulations.
Candidates can pursue research in the following broad areas:
The final research area will be approved based on its relevance and the availability of a suitable research supervisor.
The PhD Programme is offered in Full-Time and Part-Time mode. After admission, each scholar will be assigned an approved research supervisor. The supervisor will be allotted based on the scholar's proposed research area, the supervisor's expertise and the availability of supervision. Every scholar must work continuously under the guidance of the assigned supervisor. Scholars must also complete the required coursework and follow the research progress requirements prescribed by Alagappa University.
Every provisionally registered PhD scholar must complete the prescribed coursework during the first year of the programme. The coursework will be decided according to the scholar's research area and the latest regulations of Alagappa University. Scholars must successfully complete the coursework before proceeding to the next stage of their doctoral research.
