SNU Noida Ph.D Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Executive Ph.D. in Management at SNU is specifically designed for working executives, senior professionals in industry, and academics/researchers who wish to pursue doctoral-level research while continuing their careers. Candidates must have around 10 years of professional experience in business, management, policy analysis, industrial research, or academic engagements. Fresh graduates or candidates with less than 10 years of experience are not eligible for this program.

Ans. The program is a 4-year doctoral program. Year 1 involves coursework (14 credits) delivered through short workshop or masterclass formats, covering research methods, management theory, and academic writing. Years 2-4 involve independent dissertation research under faculty guidance. The program requires approximately 180 days of campus residency spread across the 4-year duration, with the rest of the engagement happening online, making it manageable for working professionals.

Ans. The program offers research in Human Resource Management, Finance, Economics and Public Policy, Decision Sciences, and Operations Management. The research may take the form of an empirical research thesis (examining real business challenges and proposing evidence-based solutions) or a theoretical/conceptual contribution (developing frameworks or models that expand existing knowledge). Candidates are encouraged to align their research with faculty expertise at SME.

Ans. No, UGC-NET is not mandatory to apply. However, UGC-NET qualified candidates are exempted from the written entrance test and directly called for an interview. Candidates without UGC-NET qualification must appear for a written test followed by an interview with an Academic Area Expert. The written test assesses research aptitude and management knowledge.

Ans. The Executive Ph.D. in Management at SNU has a separate fee structure from other SNU doctoral programs. No stipend, tuition fee waiver, or hostel subsidy is provided, as the program is designed for self-funded working professionals. Candidates are advised to contact the SME PhD Office at sme-phdoffice@snu.edu.in or call 0120-7170100 (Extn. 6991) for the exact fee details. Employer sponsorship is a common funding route for participants.

Ans. Yes, the 180 days of campus residency can be spread across the 4-year duration of the program and does not need to be completed continuously. The residency activities include workshops, thesis review meetings, and seminars. This flexible structure is specifically designed to accommodate the professional commitments of working executives and senior professionals.