Can I Pursue a Ph.D. in HR After My PGDBM from SCDL? Seeking Guidance

Hi, I have completed my PGDBM from SCDL (Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning), before which I did my BCA through distance education. Can I directly opt for a Ph.D. after my PGDBM from SCDL, or do I need to pursue other courses? I am interested in specializing in HR for my Ph.D. Could someone please help and guide me further?

You need to pursue a postgraduate degree to be eligible for a Ph.D. A postgraduate diploma is not sufficient for the eligibility requirements.

Regards, Chandrasekar

Fellowship Opportunities and Further Studies

You can opt for a fellowship. There are several good institutes, e.g., Carlton Advanced Management Institute/Middle Earth Consultants. The fee is also reasonable. I think if you score a scholarship, it should cost less than 1 lac.

There are several such good institutes where you can pursue a fellowship and post-doctoral research work too. They don't insist on a master's degree; a PGDM is fair enough.

Opportunities in Australia

In Australia, there is a provision that even if you are a high school pass, with 6 years of supervisory experience, you can pursue an MBA.

AIMA Membership Benefits

I am a life member of AIMA. There are provisions for obtaining an honorary doctorate too (check their website for details).

Hi, I have completed my PGDBM from SCDL (Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning), before which I did my BCA through distance education. Can I directly pursue a Ph.D. after my PGDBM from SCDL, or do I need to take any other courses? I am interested in specializing in HR for my Ph.D. Could someone please help and guide me further?

Clarification Needed on PGDBM

Is PGDBM considered a PG degree or a PG Diploma? As I mentioned, a PG degree is usually required for a Ph.D. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. with a specialization in HR and would appreciate clarification.

Regards, Chandrasekar

In 2000, when I enrolled with AIMA, the PGDM was accepted. Depending on the papers chosen in PGDM, one could even receive credits (if there is a similar subject, one can skip it altogether). I completed my PGDM in 2000 from LBSIM. At that time, a Ph.D. was not mandatory for the job of a lecturer, and I received offers for lecturer positions.

In '94, one could become a lecturer in an engineering college with just a BE degree. Even now, there are several bodies that accept PGDM for fellowship or post-fellowship opportunities.

Warm regards,
Surya