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Suresh Gyan Vihar University | Ph.D. For Working Professionals

Doctoral programme for research activities and academic enhancement

Course Snapshot

  • FeeINR 3,01,100
  • Work Experience7 - 30 Years
  • Duration3 Years
  • Delivery MethodOnline

Course Detail

Program Overview

Ph.D. (For working professionals) is a doctoral programme that has been specially curated by SGVU to provide opportunities to working professionals who are keenly interested in doing research and wish to receive a degree in the same field for further academic enhancement, career advancement and spreading research activities with industrial support, collaboration & promotion. This programme is designed to enhance research culture and encourage employed Scientists/ Engineers/ Technocrats/ Teachers/ Industry professionals or Working executives to improve their qualification and contribution towards society with the facility of research at their places along with the industrial collaboration.

We support seasoned professionals with corporate expertise, intellectual curiosity and a desire to conduct research to build a career in academia or advance their position to a strategic or consulting level. Working professionals can obtain advanced research skills through the programme to supplement their practical expertise. Over the course of three to four years, it enables professionals to gain experience in interdisciplinary research on a part-time basis. It enables them to present workable and long-lasting solutions facing enterprises.

The PhD for working professionals programme is specifically designed to:

  • Bring out a definite contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the candidate's chosen field of study.
  • Allows students to seek expertise from other professionals, in order to complete their own work, which builds academic resilience and credibility of work.
  • Support students seeking a career in higher education, research and academics.
  • Facilitate growth in a nurturing environment and promoting intellectual stimulation.
  • Achieve academic excellence and uniqueness through high-quality research publications.

Specific Domain Related Outcomes Include:

  • Contribute to transdisciplinary research and development by employing innovative and creative ways.
  • Independently conduct research/investigation and development activities to tackle practical challenges.
  • Create and present a thesis.

Desired Candidate Profile

Eligibility

  • Any M.Tech. / M. Pharm. / M.A. / M. Com. / M.Sc. / M.B.A. / M.A. or equivalent Post Graduation Degree in the relevant stream with a minimum aggregate of 55% and above from a recognized university AND minimum working experience of 2 years in relevant field.

OR

  • Any B.Tech./ B.E. / B. Pharm. / B.Sc. (4 years) / BHMCT (Hotel Management and Catering Technology) or equivalent 4 years Bachelors degree in the relevant stream with a minimum aggregate of 7.5 GPA or 75% and above from a recognized university AND minimum working experience of 5 years in relevant field.

OR

  • Any B.Sc. / BBA / B.Com. / B.A. or 3 years Bachelors degree in the relevant stream with a minimum aggregate of 7.5 GPA or 75% and above from a recognized university AND minimum working experience of 5 years in relevant field. However, such candidates must also earn 40 additional credits in one year before/with the course work.
A relaxation of 5% of marks from specified eligibility shall be allowed for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layers)/Differently-abled categories, by the University.

Admission Procedure

  • Receipt of Completed Online Application Form.
  • Submission of Required Documentation by Candidates.
  • Evaluation of Credentials and Documents Submitted.
  • Intimation of Confirmation of Credentials & Application.
  • Online Entrance Examination.
  • Personal Interview.
  • Fee remittance as per chosen payment option.
  • Enrolment Basis Candidate Profile and Credentials.

Course Modules

  • Module 1: Research Methodology.
  • Module 2: Research and Publication Ethics.
  • Module 3: Literature Review in the Domain of Research.
  • Module 4: Specialization Paper (Subject Specific).
  • Module 5: Specialized Papers.