Internationally Benchmarked Doctoral Program in Marketing, Finance and Accounting
App. Deadline: 21st April, 2025 Apply NowFellow Program in Management (FPM) in Marketing, Finance and Accounting
The Great Lakes Fellow Program in Management (FPM) is a world-class doctoral program offered in Marketing, Finance and Accounting. The program is designed for high-potential individuals looking to fast-track their academic careers and become sought-after faculty at leading business schools, management institutions, and universities worldwide
FPM candidates benefit with guidance from Great Lakes' distinguished professors alongside personalized mentorship from internationally renowned faculty. The program’s unique pedagogy blends global perspectives, intensive research, and academic rigor, ensuring scholars are equipped for impactful careers. Additionally, candidates have the exclusive opportunity to pursue a Dual-Track PhD with The University of Texas at Arlington, USA, gaining access to world-class resources and an expanded academic network.
One-on-One Research Mentorship
Elevate your research potential with direct mentorship and guidance from top Global Faculty in addition to Great Lakes faculty
Accelerate your Academic Career
Be ready to become top faculty at leading universities through extensive teaching and research training
Engage with a high value Research Community
Learn from inter-disciplinary research community at Great Lakes and Internationally
Gain world class Research Opportunities
Publish in top Publications and Journals and qualify to become Professor while pursuing your FPM
The Great Lakes Edge
Consistently innovative, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, has emerged as a top-ranked b-school in India and is globally accredited by AMBA, UK and AACSB. It offers a world-class learning experience with exceptional full-time faculty and visiting faculty from the likes of Kellogg, Stanford, Harvard, Yale, etc. Great Lakes has also emerged as a partner of choice for leading corporates for recruiting talent as well as for executive education programs.
Program Director’s Message
The Fellow Programme in Management at Great Lakes is meant for those who aspire to pursue a career in academia and research. It offers a space to engage with meaningful questions, develop a strong foundation in management theory, and contribute original research that adds value to both scholarship and practice.
If you are considering a future as a faculty member or academic researcher, the FPM provides the environment, mentorship, and academic rigour to help you get there.
Dr. Vidya Mahambare
Program Director - FPM & Director of Research
Great Lakes Institute of Management
Research Community at Great Lakes
Top class Research
Publications
Great Lakes faculty research gets published in Top Research Journals across the world. You will get ample opportunities to join the league.
International Conferences
at Great Lakes
Every year, Great Lakes organises NASMEI Conference and Doctoral Symposium, in addition to various external conferences invitations.
Collaborations with top
researchers
Unique to Great Lakes FPM, Scholars get opportunities to collaborate with both Indian and international scholars on various research topics and articles.
International Workshops
and Seminars
Great Lakes facilitates various workshops and seminars organized by Global faculty and scholars exclusively for FPM students.
World Class Great Lakes Faculty Mentors
Suresh Ramanathan
Dean & Principal
Dr. Bala V Balachandran Distinguished Professor of Marketing & Strategy
Area of Expertise: Marketing & Strategy
Vidya Mahambare
Union Bank Chair Professor of Economics and Director, Research
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
Area of Expertise: Microeconomics, Monetary policy, Gender and Employment, International Trade, Development Economics
Sriram.D
Professor and Program Director, PGDM
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
Area of Expertise: Sales and Distribution, Marketing, Customer Experience, Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Raj Krishnan Shankar
Associate Professor and Program Director, PGDM
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
Area of Expertise: Entrepreneurship & Strategy
Vishwanathan Iyer
Senior Associate Professor and Director of Accreditation
Finance & Accounting
Globally Renowned Faculty Mentors
Venkatesh Shankar
Professor of Marketing and Ford Chair in Marketing and E-Commerce
Mays Business School, Texas A&M University
Area of Research: Marketing Strategy and Quantitative Models
Aparna Labroo
Professor of Marketing
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Area of Research: Consumer Behaviour
Sundar Bharadwaj
Professor of Marketing and The Coca-Cola Company Chair of Marketing
Terry School of Business, University of Georgia
Area of Research: Marketing Strategy
Shailendra Pratap Jain
Professor of Marketing and Bret Wheat Endowed Professor of Marketing
Foster School of Business, University of Washington
Area of Research: Consumer Behaviour
Felicitas Morhart
Vice Dean and Professor of Marketing,
Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Lausanne, Switzerland
Area of Research: Consumer Behaviour
Ram Janakiraman
Professor of Marketing Analytics
Poole College of Management, North Carolina State University
Area of Research: Quantitative Models
Dhananjay Nayakankuppam
Professor of Marketing and Henry B. Tippie Research Fellow
Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa
Area of Research: Consumer Behaviour
Narayanan Janakiraman
Associate Professor of Marketing
University of Texas at Arlington
Area of Research: Consumer Behaviour
Benefits
- Admitted scholars will receive a tuition fee stipend of Rs. 50,000 for the initial two years, increasing to Rs. 65,000 for the subsequent two years. Fifth-year funding is contingent upon satisfactory progress on the dissertation.
- Single-occupancy campus accommodation will be provided (subject to availability). Limited on-campus housing is provided for married students.
- Scholars receive funding for attending conferences, collecting data, purchasing software/books through their faculty advisor’s research budget, and a new, customised laptop.
- Scholars and their immediate family (spouse and children) are covered by the institute’s Group Health Insurance Policy.
FAQs
The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is a doctoral-level program offered by premier Indian business schools like the IIMs, Great Lakes and other B Schools, designed for individuals aspiring to build careers in academic research, teaching, or high-level consulting.
Equivalent to a PhD, the FPM typically spans 4 to 5 years and includes rigorous coursework in the initial years, followed by original research and dissertation work. It offers specializations in areas such as Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Strategy, HR, and Operations. Most FPM programs are fully funded, providing a stipend and tuition waiver, making it an attractive option for scholars. The program emphasizes research methodology, theory development, and publishing in reputed academic journals, preparing graduates for roles in academia, think tanks, and policy research organizations.
While both the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) and a traditional PhD are doctoral-level programs, the FPM at Great Lakes is tailored specifically for those aiming for academic or high-level research careers in management. The program emphasizes a blend of global perspectives, intensive research, and academic rigor, with personalized mentorship from both Great Lakes' distinguished professors and internationally renowned faculty. Additionally, the FPM offers a unique Dual-Track PhD opportunity with The University of Texas at Arlington, providing candidates with access to international resources and networks.
Yes, the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is considered equivalent to a PhD in India. It is a doctoral-level program designed to prepare scholars for advanced research and academic roles in the field of management.
The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) and the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) are both doctoral-level programs but differ in focus and intent. The FPM at Great Lakes is research-intensive, aimed at individuals seeking academic careers or research-centric roles in the industry. It emphasizes original research contributions to the field of management. In contrast, a DBA is typically designed for experienced professionals aiming to apply research to practical business problems, focusing more on applied research than theoretical.
Key features of the FPM program at Great Lakes include:
- One-on-One Research Mentorship: Direct mentorship and guidance from top global faculty in addition to Great Lakes faculty.
- Accelerated Academic Career Preparation: Training to become top faculty at leading universities through extensive teaching and research training.
- Engagement with a High-Value Research Community: Interaction with an interdisciplinary research community at Great Lakes and internationally.
- Dual-Track PhD Opportunity: Exclusive opportunity to pursue a Dual-Track PhD with The University of Texas at Arlington, USA, gaining access to world-class resources and an expanded academic network.
Currently, Great Lakes offers FPM in Marketing and Finance & Accounts.
The Dual-Track PhD is an exclusive opportunity within the FPM program that allows candidates to pursue a PhD in collaboration with The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), USA. This track provides access to UTA's world-class resources and an expanded academic network, enhancing the research and academic experience of the candidates.
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is recognized for its strong research programs and academic excellence. Collaborating with UTA for a PhD through the Dual-Track option provides candidates with access to extensive resources, experienced faculty, and a diverse academic community, enriching their doctoral studies and research capabilities.
The specific additional expenses associated with the Dual-Track PhD option involve additional costs for tuition, accommodation, and travel for the UTA component based on the actuals.
