Fellow Program in Management (FPM) 2026 Admissions Open | Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai

Fellow Program in Management (FPM) 2026 Admissions Open

Specializations: Marketing | Finance & Accounting

AICTE Approved | Globally Accredited (AMBA & AACSB)

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai—established by Padma Shri Dr. Bala V. Balachandran—invites applications for its Fellow Program in Management (FPM), a globally benchmarked doctoral program designed to nurture future scholars, thought leaders, and researchers.

🌟 About Great Lakes Institute of Management

Founded in 2004, Great Lakes is one of India’s top-ranked B-Schools with:

• AMBA & AACSB Double Crown accreditation
• NIRF Top 40 (2025 Management Category)
• 80%+ faculty with PhDs from leading global institutions (Case Western, Indiana, University of Maryland, XLRI, etc.)

The institute has a strong emphasis on research excellence, interdisciplinary learning, and global academic engagement.

🎓 Program Overview

The Great Lakes FPM is a 5-year doctoral program aligned with leading global PhD standards. It offers rigorous training in research methods, domain knowledge, teaching, and publication development.

Specializations Offered

Marketing

• Consumer Behaviour
• Marketing Strategy
• Quantitative Marketing

Finance & Accounting

• Corporate Finance
• Behavioral Finance
• Investment Theory & Market Microstructure
• FPM - Finance & Marketing Broch…

📘 Program Design

The program is structured in two phases:

PHASE 1: Years 1–2 — Foundation Training

Includes coursework in:

• Microeconomics
• Mathematics (Algebra & Calculus)
• Statistics & Econometrics
• Strategic Management
• Research Methods (Quantitative & Qualitative)
• Theory Building & Literature Review
• Area-specific doctoral seminars (Marketing/Finance)

Students complete research papers instead of traditional exams.

PHASE 2: Years 3–5 — Dissertation & Professional Development

• Dissertation research guided by faculty advisors
• Research practicum
• Co-teaching opportunities
• Dissertation proposal & final defense
• Conference presentations

🌍 Dual Track PhD Option – University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)

Scholars may pursue a second PhD at UTA with opportunities to:

• Work with international faculty
• Apply for assistantships
• Spend up to 3 years in the U.S.
• Build a global academic career path

👩‍🏫 World-Class Faculty

• 25+ full-time faculty with global research credentials
• Visiting faculty from Kellogg, Stanford, Harvard, Yale
• 40+ members in the Academic Advisory Council
• FPM - Finance & Marketing Broch…

🎁 Scholar Benefits

• Monthly stipend:
• ₹50,000 (Years 1–2)
• ₹65,000 (Years 3–4)
• Funding for national & international conferences
• Software, books, data support through research grants
• Single or couple accommodation (subject to availability)
• Health insurance coverage for scholars and dependent family members

📝 Eligibility

• Master’s Degree (60% minimum) / PGDM / 5-year integrated program
• Valid test scores: JRF (NET)/CAT/GMAT/GRE/XAT
• Final-year master’s students may apply
• Prior domain experience is desirable but not mandatory

🖥️ Admission Steps

1. Make payment of ₹2000 at www.greatlakes.edu.in
2. Fill online application form
3. Upload required documents:

• Letters of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
• Research interests
• Entrance test score(s)

📞 Contact

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai

Dr. Bala V. Balachandran Campus, ECR Road, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu – 603102

📧 fpm.admissions@greatlakes.edu.in

📞 +91 78240 11555

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