Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB)
The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is the doctoral programme of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB).The FPM at IIMB is globally recognized as a premier source of rigorous, inter-disciplinary research in all areas of business management and public policy including, corporate strategy and policy, economics and social sciences, finance and control, marketing management, organization behaviour and human resources management, production and operations management, quantitative methods and information systems, public systems, and public policy. The programme is committed to training individuals who will excel in their area of research through publication quality work of international standard.
Specializations Offered
FPM Students will specialize in one of the following Areas:
1. Corporate Strategy and Policy
2. Economics and Social Sciences
3. Finance & Control
4. Marketing
5. Organisational Behaviour & Human Resource Management
6. Production & Operations Management
7. Quantitative Methods and Information Systems
8. Public Policy & Public Systems
Eligibility
Candidates should have
A Master's Degree in any discipline, (10+2+3+2 pattern) with at least 55 percent aggregate marks. (OR) A professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS, with at least 55 percent aggregate marks . (OR) A 4 year / 8 - semester Bachelor's degree (10+2+4 pattern) with at least 60 percent aggregate marks.
We encourage candidates to submit valid test scores from either CAT (2009), or GRE/ /GMAT/GATE/JRF/SRF/NET. But will also accept applications without any test score. Candidates taking the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) must have the official result reported to the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB).
Last Date:
Last date for receipt of request for the application form by post is 29th January 2010.
Selection
Suitable candidates will be called to Bangalore for a Research Aptitude Test (RAT) and interview for final selection. Selection will be based on applicant's performance in CAT/ GRE/ /GMAT/GATE/JRF/SRF/NET as applicable, past academic performance, work experience, and aptitude for research.
How to Apply
FPM application forms will be issued free of cost on request from 6th September 2009. Please write to the following address with a self addressed envelope size (9" x 12") affixed with stamps for Rs.75/- and a self addressed slip:
Admissions Office
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Bannerghatta Road
Bangalore - 560076
Last date for receipt of request for the application form by post is 20th January 2010.
FPM Application forms can also be downloaded from our website www.iimb.ernet.in from 6th September 2009.
The completed application forms should be accompanied by a crossed demand draft of a nationalised bank for Rs.500/-drawn in favour of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, payable at Bangalore. Completed application form must reach the above address on or before 29th January 2010.
In case of any queries, write to fpmadm@iimb.ernet.in or call 080-26993013 / 080-26993017
Contact Address
FPM Office
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Bannerghatta Road
Bangalore - 560 076
Phone: 080-2699 3056
Email : fpm@iimb.ernet.in