The School of Management at IILM University, Gurugram is a distinguished centre of excellence committed to academic rigor, interdisciplinary learning, and industry-integrated education. Located on a serene 7-acre campus along Golf Course Road, the School combines world-class infrastructure with a vibrant intellectual environment. Students and scholars benefit from modern classrooms, analytics and computing labs, a well-resourced library with extensive digital databases, research centres, collaborative spaces, and a dynamic campus experience that encourages holistic development and innovation.

With over three decades of legacy in shaping management education, the School of Management blends strong conceptual foundations with emerging global trends in digital business, analytics, sustainability, leadership, innovation, and organizational transformation. Its programmes - from undergraduate to doctoral levels-are designed to develop responsible leaders, analytical thinkers, and impactful professionals prepared for an evolving business landscape.

The PhD programme represents the School’s deepest commitment to knowledge creation, research excellence, and societal impact. Grounded in global research standards and aligned with UGC regulations, the programme nurtures scholars who aspire to contribute original ideas in domains such as Marketing, Finance, HRM, Strategy, Analytics, Sustainability, Economics, Public Policy, and Decision Sciences. Doctoral students engage with rigorous coursework, advanced research methodology training, global mentorship, industry-linked projects, and a supportive academic ecosystem that encourages publication in high-quality journals.

The School fosters a vibrant research culture through doctoral colloquia, interdisciplinary forums, national and international collaborations, and access to research centres in AI & Analytics, Behavioural Science, and the Digital Economy. With distinguished faculty, global advisors, and a strong alumni network, the PhD programme equips scholars to build impactful academic careers, lead research-driven roles in industry, and shape the future of management thought and practice.