Fellow Program in Management - FPM

The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) at the MS Ramaiah Institute of Management (MSRIM), Bengaluru, is a full-time, residential doctoral programme offering studies in different fields of management. The FPM program aims to prepare Doctoral students for careers in the academia and in the industry. It is so structured to provide both breadth and depth of knowledge and application to FPM scholars in management and its allied areas. The programme has two-fold objective of enabling the participants to master the relevant methodological tools of management research on one hand, and the advancement of the current body of management knowledge on the other.

1.1 Objectives of the FPM

• Support the FPM scholars to understand the foundations of management, latest updations in the area and the relevant methods and techniques of management research
• Promote the need and significance of various pedagogical tools used in management education and to be an effective communicator.
• Enable FPM scholars to establish a definite perspective on the existing body of management thought and contribute to the same.
• Enable FPM scholars to establish a definite perspective on the existing body of management thought and contribute to the same.
• Develop researchers with standards in ethos and ethical research and related practice.

1.2 Equivalence to the PhD program

The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) recognizes the FPM as equivalent to the Ph.D. programme (of a recognized University in India).

2.0 Eligibility for Admission to the FPM

The basic eligibility to apply for admission to the FPM is either:

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering and Technology/ Management/ Economics/ Social Sciences/ commerce with First class (60%) Shall Considered for admission to Fellow Program and relaxation of 5% for OBC/Backward Class student will be considered in the Master Program for admission.

OR

Postgraduate Diploma (2 years) with at least 60 percent aggregate marks or equivalent grade point average;

OR

Professional qualifications CA, ICWA, CS (with at least 50 percent aggregate marks) along with a B.Com/ Degree (with at least 60 percent aggregate marks);

OR

A five year integrated Master’s degree program in any discipline, with at least 60 percent aggregate marks or equivalent grade point average;

OR

First Class/ equivalent Bachelor’s degree (4 year/8 semesters) with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 out of 10 or equivalent;

Important:

• The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree, awarded by any of the universities incorporated by an act of the central or the state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament (OR declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India).
• The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the bachelor’s degree would be based on the practice followed by the institution/university from where the candidate has obtained the degree. In case of the candidates being awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the equivalence would be based on the equivalence certified by the institution/university from where they have obtained a bachelor’s degree.
• In case the institution/university does not have any scheme for converting the CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing obtained CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the result by 100.
• The equivalence of the foreign degree needs to be certified by the Association of Indian Universities. The bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.

Final Year Students

• Candidates who are in the final year of their qualifying programmes that would make them eligible can also apply. Such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme provisionally and subject to the submission of degree certificate before the commencement of the course, which has been issued by the Principal/ Head of the Department / Registrar or Director of the University, providing relevant details.
• Their admission will be confirmed only when they submit the marks sheet and the certificate of issued by relevant authorities and that the deadline for submission of marks sheet and the Certificate is before the completion of the first semester. There is non-fulfilment of these conditions will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.

3.1 Selection Process for FPM

The candidates will be shortlisted (on the recommendation of the respective areas) on the based information provided in the application form. The selection process is as follows:

• To be shortlisted for the selection interview, applicants must have a valid score of one of the following competitive examinations: Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by IIMs/GATE/GRE/GMAT/UGC-NET or JRF/CSIR or NET-UGC, JRF-UGC/CSIR or SET scores of up to last Three years.
• The Verification of Academic Qualification documents and Experience Documents.
• Subsequently, all the candidates must give a presentation (around 10-15 minutes) on their Tentative Research Proposal on the area of research interest.
• The candidates will have to present for personal interview for final selection and the selected candidates for this programme will be intimated on the basis of the above-listed process the allotment of stipend for the scholar will be determined and the decision of the Selection Committee regarding admission shall be final.

Only the candidates satisfying the requirements mentioned in earlier stages will be considered for the final selection. A merit list will be generated based on the performance in the Personal Interviews and the provisional admission offers will be made. All matters pertaining to admission into the FPM at MSRIM, Bengaluru is governed by the decisions taken by the Admissions Committee.

3.2 Important Instructions

A prospective FPM candidate can submit the On-line application with all the attachments as required on or before the announcement each academic year.

• Note that mere fulfilling of the minimum qualifications will not make a candidate eligible for admissions into FPM.
• While filling the On-line application form, scanned copy of the documents must be uploaded wherever it has been asked for.
• The applicant must provide the correct and valid email id and mobile number
• Giving false information will affect your candidature negatively. if a student is admitted to the programme based on false information furnished, it will lead to the expulsion from the institute.
• The complete application should include
  1. Personal details
  2. Educational qualification
  3. Standard test score details
  4. Employment history & References
  5. Academic Achievements
  6. Statement of Purpose
  7. Payment of application fee (as applicable)

3.3 FPM Course Fees

Selected candidates shall be required to deposit a commitment fee of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only). This fee has to be paid at the time of acceptance of the offer letter by the selected candidate and is to be made vide an online bank transfer. An amount of Rs.30,000/- out of Rs. 50,000/- (commitment fee) deposited by FPM students shall be retained till completion of the programme and refund shall be considered in the following manner.

• Refund of Rs.15,000/- after completion of Term-II
• Refund of Rs.15,000/- after submission of No Dues/ Clearance form

4.0 FPM based areas of specialization

1. General Management
2. Human Resource Management & Organizational Behaviour
3. Finance
4. Information System
5. Economics
6. Operations, Supply Chain
7. Analytics and Data Sciences
8. Marketing & International Business
9. Strategic Management
10. Hospital and Healthcare Management
11. Mental Health / Behavioral Sciences

When applying for admission, the candidate must indicate a primary area and a secondary area of interest.

5.0 FPM Course work structure

The FPM typically takes four to five years of study. FPM scholars are required to complete a set of courses, which would expose them across

a) Fundamental theories, concepts and applications in management and related fields and
b) Necessary skills to conduct academic research, write and publish in top international journals. The coursework can take between 12 to 24 months, depending upon the student’s previous educational background and performance.

Curriculum

The coursework is composed of a set of core and elective courses.

A. In the first year, FPM students must complete a set of core courses. The total credits from these courses should be 33 or more. In addition to the core courses, all first year FPM students together do the Research Methods (RSM) course. This course is compulsory for all FPM students.

B. The second year focuses on acquiring in-depth knowledge in one’s specialization. The student also gets an exposure to the advanced research courses in the second year. The aim of these courses is to expose FPM scholars, into the process of scholarly management research and supporting them in conducting a critical review of the research aspects, in their area of specialization. The second year courses are divided into three categories:

I. First year FPM courses:

The FPM student must complete a minimum of four elective courses (Twelve credits). Of these, at least three courses (minimum nine credits) must be from the student’s area of specialization, while other courses can be from different areas. An FPM scholar can also register for additional elective credits (courses) for a nominal fee.

II. Area-specific courses:

The FPM scholar student must complete four FPM level courses, offered by the different areas. Of these, at least three courses must be from the FPM scholar’s area of specialization, while the fourth course can be from an allied / different area.

III. Advanced doctoral courses:

All FPM students, regardless of the area of specialization must complete four advanced doctoral level courses. These four courses are:
1. Advanced Research Methods (ARM, three credits).
2. Advanced Techniques in Research Methods (ATRM, three credits).
3. Pedagogy for Management Teachers (PMT, One and half credits).
4. Academic Writing (AW, One and half credits).

6.0 Comprehensive Qualifying Examination

At the end of the coursework, the FPM scholar must complete the Comprehensive Qualifying Examination, that assesses, the student is given two chances to complete the CQE, failing which s/he will be asked to withdraw from the FPM.

7.0 Duration of the programme

The FPM student is generally expected to complete the programme in about 4 to 5 years. The maximum time limit permissible time for the completion of the FPM is 7 years. Students failing to complete the requirements within this period will be deemed to have withdrawn from the program and their candidature in the programme will be closed.

8.0 Fellowship:

Eligibility:

• Candidates must have a master’s degree in business to be eligible for the Fellowship.
• The validity of NET qualification with Assistant Professorship is three years from the date of declaration of NET/SET results.

Institute Research Fellowship

• Awarded for a maximum period of 4 years.
• Amount: ₹25,000 per month until registration.
• Participants must resign from their current employment or provide proof of unpaid leave.
• Fellowship continues based on satisfactory performance (6 hours of administrative work per week).
• Essential research-related expenses are reimbursed with the Main Guide's approval.

Self/Industry Sponsorship

• Candidates must resign from their current employment and report to the campus as directed.
• Sponsored candidates must fulfil a minimum residential requirement of 1.5 years, subject to successful completion of coursework.
• Sponsored candidates may work externally if they meet the conditions prescribed in the Regulations.
• No financial assistance is provided for sponsored candidates.

Restrictions

• No Research Student shall receive any other emoluments, salary, stipend, or scholarship/Fellowship from any other institute during the tenure of the Institute Research Fellowship.

8.0 Fellow title

The student is conferred the title "Fellow in Management" on successful completion of all the requirements of the programme.

9.0 Contact Us

For any inquiries kindly contact - The FPM Office, MS Ramaiah Institute of Management (MSRIM), Gate No 8, General Science Building, MSRIT campus, MSR Nagar, Bengaluru 54.

• Landline - Tel : 080-2360 6640, 6641, 6642, 8769.
• Email : fpm@msrim.org