Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

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Educational Qualification:

  • Master’s Degree with First Class .
  • Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering and Technology/ Management/ Economics/Social Science /Commerce/Humanities with First Class shall be considered for admission to Fellow programme.
  • Those appearing for their final examination in the respective discipline can also apply.

We will be closing FPM applications for the current year, only EFPM applications will be open.

Credit Requirement

To be completed in the first year .

Particulars Code No. Course Title Credits
Module I FP01 Research Methodology I & II 3+3
FP02 Managerial Statistics 3
FP03 General Management 3
FP04 System Approach to Management 3
Module 2 FP05 3 Stream specific Course of 3 credits each – in consultation with Guide 3+3+3
FP06 Credit Seminar (General) – in consultation with Guide 3
Module 3 FP07 Credit Seminar (Specific) – in consultation with Guide 3
FP08 Review paper based on the literature on the Thesis related topic(to be guided by guide) 3
Total Credits 33
Elective Courses

Following are the set of electives offered in different areas:

Broad Area Sl. No. FPM Elective Course List
Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management 1 Advanced Researches in Organizational Behaviour
2 Advanced HRM
3 Advanced Research in Emotional Intelligence and Organizational Behaviour
4 Advanced Talent Management & Acquisition
5 Advances in Organization Design & Change
6 Change & Leadership & Advanced Organizational Behaviour
7 Conflict Management & Negotiation
8 Emotional Intelligence & Organizational Stress
9 Emotional Intelligence and Advanced Organizational Behaviour
10 Employee Engagement
11 Group Dynamics and Decision Making
12 Managing Transformation & Change
13 Organization Theory and Organizational Development
14 Organizational Change and Leadership
15 Research and Application in People Analytics
16 Research in Personality and Applied Behavioural Science
17 Research Perspective in Advanced Organizational Behaviour, Leadership & Change
18 Researches on Leadership & Organizational Behaviour
19 Strategic HRM: Advances in Research
Economics 1 Advanced Microeconomics
2 Advanced Macroeconomics
3 Behavioural Economics in Action
4 Business Forecasting
5 Development Economics
6 Econometrics
7 Financial Economics
8 Games people play: Strategic thinking for managers
9 Industrial Organization
10 International Business
11 Public Economics
12 Public Policy
Finance 1 Advanced Corporate Finance
2 Advanced Research in Accounting
3 Asset Pricing Theory
4 Behavioural Finance
5 Financial Derivatives
6 Financial Econometrics
7 International Finance
Management Information Systems & Analytics 1 Graph Theory & Combinatorial Optimization
2 Computer Algorithms & Applications
3 System Analysis & Design
4 E-Commerce
5 Cloud Computing
6 Computer Networks
7 Database Management Systems
8 Technology for E-Business
9 Data Analytics
10 Data Mining & Business Intelligence
11 Multi Criteria Decision Making
12 Software Risk Management
Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship 1 Advanced Strategic Management
2 International Strategic Management
3 Strategy and Innovation
4 Seminar on Advanced Methodologies in Strategic Management Research
5 Seminar on Entrepreneurship
6 Concepts in Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility
7 Economics of Strategy
Marketing 1 Measurement Theory in Marketing
2 Marketing and Society
3 Marketing Seminar
4 Marketing Science
5 Marketing Models & Theory
6 Behavioural & Consumer Research
7 Strategic Brand Management
8 Advanced Services Marketing
9 Advanced Applications of Marketing Research Methods
10 Advanced Marketing Communication and Digital Markets
11 Retail Marketing Research & Best Practices
12 Rural & BoP Marketing
13 Structured Literature Review for Marketing
Operations Management and Quantitative Techniques 1 Analytics for Business Research
2 Contemporary Topics in Operations Management
3 Lean Six Sigma
4 Non-Linear Programming
5 Operations Management
6 Operations Research
7 Optimization and Logistics Modelling
8 Project Management
9 Simulation Classical and Advanced Techniques for Optimization
10 Stochastic Process: Theory & Applications
11 Supply Chain Management
12 Supply Chain Modelling Techniques
13 Supply Chain Modelling and Analytics

The admission process for FPM of IMI Kolkata is a two-step process. The steps are as follows:-

  • Online Submission of Admission Form with Relevant Documents and Research Proposal:

    The applicant needs to submit the FPM application form online along with scanned images of relevant documents. The form must be accompanied by an abstract of a maximum of 5000 words about the proposed research area/topic. This may be broad-based at this juncture but is critical for gauging the applicant’s interest.

  • Presentation and Personal Interview:

    Based on the research proposal and evaluation of past academic performance, candidates will be shortlisted for presentation followed by a personal interview for final selection.

Fee Structure 2025-26
Particulars Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Total
Tuition Fee 1,50,000 1,50,000 50,000 50,000 4,00,000
Reading Material, Computer and Library Fee 54,000 50,750 50,750 50,750 2,06,250
Alumni Association Activities (Life Membership, one
time free to be paid at the time of admission)		 18,000 – – – 18,000
Security Deposit (Refundable to be paid at the time of
admission)		 25,000 – – – 25,000
Registration Fee 40,000 – – – 40,000

Total
2,87,000
2,00,750
1,00,750
1,00,750
6,89,250

For FPM Candidates – 100% fees waiver

(Only Registration fees & Refundable security Deposit to be paid)

Fee Structure 2024-25

Particulars Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fee 85,000 85,000 – –
Reading Material, Computer and Library Fee 54,000 50,750 50,750 50,750
Alumni Association Activities (Life Membership, one
time free to be paid at the time of admission)		 18,000 – – –
Security Deposit (Refundable to be paid at the time of
admission)		 25,000 – – –
Registration Fee 25,000 – – –

Total
2,07,000
1,35,750
50,750
50,750

*100% tuition fee waiver for regular FPM scholars

Financial Support and Waivers for FPM Full-Time Scholars

IMI Kolkata provides comprehensive financial assistance to its full-time FPM scholars, ensuring that they can pursue their research without financial constraints. The following waivers and financial support are available:

1. Tuition Fee , Reading Material, Computer and Library Fee:

  • Tuition Fee:100% waiver throughout the duration of the program.
  • Reading Material, Computer and Library Fee:100% waiver throughout the duration of the program.

2. Monthly Stipend

  • Full-time FPM scholars will receive a stipend of INR 37,000/- per month (1st & 2nd year) and 42000 (3rd and 4th Year) for a period of four years from the date of joining.
  • The stipend will be subject to satisfactory academic progress as determined by periodic evaluations.

Contingency / Conference Grant

  • Scholars will be provided with a contingency / conference grant of INR 100,000/- during their tenure.

The grant may be used for expenses related to:

  • Attending conferences
  • Data collection
  • Stationery and printing
  • Purchase of books and academic materials
  • Other incidental research-related expenses

The approval for conference participation will be subject to review and recommendations by the Research Committee.

Housing & Accommodation Support

  • Limited subsidized hostel facilities may be available for outstation scholars.
  • Scholars opting for off-campus accommodation will need to arrange it independently.

Other Benefits

  • Scholars will have full access to IMI Kolkata’s research infrastructure, including digital libraries, statistical software, and research databases.
  • They will be eligible for faculty mentorship and networking opportunities with industry and academia.

IMI Kolkata FPM/EFPM- Application Form 2025