SHILLONG: IIM Shillong on Thursday inaugurated the commencement of its second batch of participants for its PhD programme for working professionals.
Presenting the programme commencement address, Director of IIM Shillong Prof. DP Goyal said, “The programme which is in line with our mission statement of generating and disseminating knowledge in all fields of management, I am sure will provide its participants with an excellent opportunity to contribute to the field of management sciences given its design of offering an interdisciplinary and holistic perspective to define and solve management related problems in various domains of management.”
He further said that there is a need to develop creative and innovative leaders while also expressing his contentment on the myriad profiles and work experiences of the current batch of 19 participants.
Chairperson of the programme, Prof Moushmi Bhattacharya further added, “The Institute while granting admissions has considered valid scores of GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE or JRF (NET). The minimum commitment to the programme is 3 years, but candidates are expected to complete the programme in four years and ensure that they complete the requirements of the programme within this stipulated time while also attaining learning goals. During the coursework, classes will be held in both online and offline mode.”
Earlier welcoming the participants, Dean (Academics) Professor Keya Sengupta expressed hope that the participants will be able to contribute to their future organisations through their upgraded theoretical and practical knowledge.
