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PHD After MBA: How to Get Admission for PHD

PHD After MBA: How to Get Admission for PHD

Learn How to Pursue a Phd After Your Mba. This Guide Covers the Admission Process, Requirements, and Career Options for Mba Graduates Seeking a Phd.

Prof. Mayur Kamble
June, 06 2024
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PHD After MBA: How to Get Admission for PHD

Pursuing a PhD after completing your MBA is an excellent choice. However, you might have many questions about how to proceed. Let me guide you through the process of obtaining your doctoral degree after your MBA. This guide is not just for MBA graduates; it can also apply to anyone with a postgraduate degree. However, it specifically focuses on pursuing a PhD after an MBA.

Today, there is a growing trend of people pursuing and considering a PhD after their MBA. This trend is also evident in the corporate world, where many directors and managers strive to obtain their PhD degrees. This article will address all your questions about how to pursue a PhD after an MBA.

Can I Do PhD After MBA?

Yes, you can pursue a PhD after your MBA. This is often the first question that arises when you complete your MBA. In fact, anyone with a postgraduate degree can apply for PhD admission. Although there are various other requirements to pursue a PhD, these requirements vary from university to university.

It is an excellent choice to pursue a PhD after your MBA. Many people prefer to continue their research in their area of specialization. For example, someone who has completed an MBA in HR may choose to pursue a PhD in HR.

It is not necessary to continue research in the same specialization as your MBA. For example, can you pursue a PhD in psychology after an MBA? The short answer is yes, but you need to convince the PhD panel that you are qualified to conduct research in psychology. If you have a bachelor's degree in psychology, you are already qualified. Another approach is to include a management perspective in your psychology research topic, such as "A Study on Consumer Psychology while Investing in State Government Bonds during a Recession."

How To Do PhD After MBA?

Getting admission for a PhD can be a tedious and lengthy process, involving multiple steps from submitting a research proposal to attending PhD interviews. Here are the basic requirements for PhD admission. Even if you have pursued a distance MBA, you can still apply for a PhD if your distance MBA was from a UGC-accredited institution or university.

The eligibility for PhD after MBA is as follows:

  1. PhD Requirement
  2. Any Postgraduation with Minimum 55%
  3. UGC NET or SET or MPhil

The next steps to secure your PhD admission after MBA are:

1. Select your university

Before starting your PhD journey, you need to select the university where you want to pursue your PhD. In India, there are several universities that offer PhDs in Management. Here are a few:

Sr. No.

Name of the University

1

Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi

2

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

3

Delhi University, Delhi

4

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore

5

Symbiosis International University, Pune

6

Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

7

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

There are more than 1,000 universities in India, most of which offer PhD programs. When choosing a university, consider its specialization in your research subject. Many industry managers opt for Executive or Part-Time PhDs  while maintaining their regular jobs.

The next step is to apply for admission with your PhD proposal, which includes the title of your study, methodology, and literature review. You are eligible to apply for a PhD in the specialization you pursued during your MBA. Here are some specializations in PhD in Management:

As you have completed your MBA, you are eligible to apply for a PhD in the specialization that you had taken during your MBA. Below are the specializations that you can choose in PhD in Management:

Sr. No.

PhD Specialization

1

PhD in Marketing Management

2

PhD in Human Resource Management (HR)

3

PhD in Operation and Supply Chain Management

4

PhD in Business Analytics

5

PhD in Financial Management

For example, if you completed an MBA in Finance, you could pursue a PhD in Finance. When you submit your research proposal, the next step would be your PhD interview.

3. PhD Interview

The PhD admission process varies from university to university, so it is necessary to follow the specific university’s guidelines. Your PhD interview will be conducted by a panel where you will discuss your PhD topic. The panel will assess if you are qualified to conduct the research you have proposed. The interview is extensive, allowing the panel and your PhD supervisor to understand the new aspects you can bring to your research.

4. Admission Confirmation

After your PhD interview, you will be informed about your admission status. You can then process your documents and get admitted to the PhD program. Completing a PhD typically takes a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years.

Career Options After PhD

There are several career options after completing your PhD. Research and academia are the most prominent career paths after a PhD. Being a consultant is another area that can be very helpful if you pursue it.

Apart from these, you can also apply for various Tor for applying for consultancy and research projects of Government or non-Government Organisations.

How Many Years for PhD After MBA?

The duration of a PhD depends on various factors, but for social sciences, it is generally not very long. Completing your PhD after an MBA should take a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years, provided you meet all the PhD requirements and work closely with your PhD guide.