Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai launched a Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), a rigorous doctoral programme designed to equip aspiring scholars with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in academia and research, as per the press release.
The programme was launched by C Rangarajan, renowned economist, the 19th Governor of the RBI, former Governor of Andhra Pradesh and current Chairman at Madras School of Economics along with Prof. Suresh Ramanathan, Dean and Principal of Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai.
“Research is as important as dissemination of knowledge. Ultimately an institution is justified by not only what is conveyed through existing stock of knowledge but also to create and grow new knowledge. I am happy Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai has taken a bold stride towards this goal,” C Rangarajan said.
FPM aims to offer students a unique learning experience with guidance by world class faculty at Great Lakes and further mentorship by leading international faculty from US and Europe. With a focus on high quality research and guidance of faculty who have published in top tier academic journals, students will gain in-depth knowledge of core disciplines like economics, psychology, and statistics while mastering cutting-edge research methods such as experimental design, machine learning, and econometric modeling.
The Great Lakes Chennai Fellow Programme in Management offers several key highlights:
- Students can learn from world-class faculty and renowned scholars with extensive research experience and publications in prestigious academic journals.
- They also benefit from globally based co-advisors and mentors, receiving guidance and expertise from leading international faculty. Moreover, students master cutting-edge research methods such as experimental design, machine learning, and econometric modeling, enhancing their research capabilities. With a strong focus on publication, participants gain the skills and knowledge necessary to publish their research in esteemed academic journals.
- Additionally, there is an emphasis on teaching, with students receiving comprehensive training in effective teaching methods, including the case method, to prepare them for successful academic careers.
- The programme offers a stipend of Rs. 50,000 for the first two years, which will increase in the consecutive years of the course.
- Students will be accepted through a rigorous admission process which includes competitive exams such as JRF(NET)/CAT/XAT/GMAT/GRE along with a comprehensive profile-based evaluation.
“Putting India on the global research map is important. We are proud to launch a programme that is truly benchmarked to global standards and will draw upon a network of highly accomplished scholars globally which will lead to highly impactful research,” Suresh Ramanathan, dean, principal, Great Lakes Institute of Management, said.