Can you provide me the details of the Executive Fellow Program in Management (EFPM) Program offered by IIM (Indian Institute of Management) Raipur?

Executive Fellow Program in Management (EFPM) Program offered by IIM (Indian Institute of Management) Raipur is a unique doctoral programme in management specifically designed for working professionals having more than 7 years of work experience in industry.

It is intended to bring industry and academia close to each other. The programme will offer prospects of a full time/part time career within academia or in research positions outside the academia world.

Programme Structure

The programme has two components.
The first component of the programme consists of an on-campus course work involving a series of courses followed by a comprehensive examination.
The second component of the programme consists of thesis work.

The on-campus course work has three modules:

Module 1: Foundation in Management:
This is eight week integrated course on foundation of management.
This module can be waived for students with PGP/EPGP/ from IIM’s.

Module 2: Core courses:
This is four weeks integrated course on core subjects in management research.
This module will contain subjects that will create foundation to research.

Survey of Statistical Methods used in Management Research
Quantitative Research Methodology
Qualitative Research Methodology
Communication for Management Teachers

Module 3: Area Courses:
This is four weeks integrated course on area specifically chosen by the candidate.
This module will also comprise of seminars and assignment presentation.

Area Seminar Courses - 2
Related Area Seminar Courses - 2

Module Schedule:
Module 1: Foundation in Management: Mid June to Mid July
Module 2: Core courses: October
Module 3: Area Courses: January

Specialization
The institute presently offers Executive FPM in the following area of specialization:
• Business Policy and Strategy
• Economics and Business Environment
• Finance and Accounting
• Information Technology and System
• Marketing Management
• Operations Management
• Organisational Behaviour & HRM