Areas of specialisation
The FPM of IIMK will be offered through the following Areas of Specializations :
Curriculum
FPM at IIMK has two phases: course work and thesis research. The first phase covers the first two years which includes course work (Core Courses and Elective/ Doctoral level Courses), a course of independent study at the end of the first academic year followed by a second academic year of in-depth courses in area of specialization. The method of instruction at the Institute is a blend of the lecture method and experiential learning methods such as case discussions, role plays, simulations, group discussions and projects.
Successful completion of the first phase requires passing the Area Comprehensive Qualifying Examination (CQE) to proceed to the second phase of programme. In the second phase participants undertake thesis research work with a Research Advisory Committee (RAC) which comprises two faculty members from the area of specialisation and one faculty member from a different area.
First Year
The first year courses introduce to theoretical foundations in the diverse disciplines and inter-disciplinary areas of management. They also provide exposure to basic research tools relevant to the different areas of specialization and inculcate research interest by introducing participants to the research process. Because of these different goals, the students in first year study some of the courses with Post Graduate Programme (PGP) students. They also have other courses which are exclusively designed for them. The year is divided into three trimesters (terms) and the courses in each trimester are enlisted below.
|
Term |
Courses |
Type |
Credit |
|
I |
1. Mathematics for Management Research |
FPM |
2.0 |
|
II |
1. Philosophy of Research
|
FPM |
3.0 |
|
III |
1. Econometric Applications in Research |
FPM |
3.0 |
In the summer at the end of first year, the students take Course of Independent Study
|
Term |
Courses |
Type |
Credit |
|
III-A |
Course of Independent Study |
FPM |
3.0 |
The Core and Elective Courses taken in the second year are expected to include adequate courses directed at building strong conceptual foundations in the Area of Specialization, enhancing their knowledge of relevant research tools, and enabling further specialization. The courses taken in the three terms of the second year will be based on the following
|
Term |
Courses |
Type |
Credit |
|
IV |
1. Qualitative Research I |
FPM |
2.0 |
|
V |
1. Qualitative Research II |
FPM |
2.0 |
|
IV |
1. Pedagogy in Management |
FPM |
2.0 |
Area Comprehensive Qualifying Examination (CQE)
Subject to having met the passing requirements for the second year, a student is eligible to appear for CQE. The general structure includes a written examination that assesses the student's conceptual and methodological capability, and ability to perform independent research in his/her area of interest. An oral component (presentation/panel) may also be included in the examination to check for participant skill to present ideas cogently to an audience displaying communication and presentation skills.
Fifth Year
The participant is expected to have the first draft of final defensible thesis submitted to the RAC. The participant presents this version as a Pre-Thesis Submission Seminar. The feedback from the RAC can be incorporated by the student to prepare the final, examiner-ready draft of the dissertation. The thesis is sent to an Indian external examiner and an international external examiner for examination. The participant delivers a public seminar in Final Thesis Defense Seminar and a closed-door viva-voce happens. After the successful completion of this final presentation-cum-Viva Voce, the Thesis Examination Committee will finally give its formal recommendation for the award of the Fellow title to the participant. This will complete all the formalities for the award of the title and the Fellow participant will be awarded the title in the next Convocation.
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