The Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV) welcomed the second cohort of its Executive PhD programme.
Offered in a hybrid format, the programme includes multiple campus immersions, including an international component, enabling scholars to balance professional commitments with rigorous academic pursuit.
The Chief Guest at the inaugural ceremony, Prof. Deepak Kumar Srivastava, director, IIM Ranchi, lauded IIM Visakhapatnam for conceptualising a programme that stands out not just in structure but also in vision.
The new batch comprises 17 accomplished individuals who collectively bring over 160 years of industry experience from diverse sectors such as automobile, aviation, broadcasting, consulting, education, information technology, and telecommunications.
Prof. Prashant Premkumar Nair, chairperson (admissions), IIMV, extended a welcome to the cohort and emphasised the rich diversity of States, disciplines, and professional backgrounds represented. With the inauguration, the scholars began their PhD journey across diverse management domains such as marketing, information systems, strategy, and decision sciences.
In his address, Prof. Amit Shankar, chairperson (PhD programmes), IIMV, reimagined the marketing mix into a PhD mix with the four Ps: Passion, Patience, Perseverance and Practice as key to a successful doctoral journey.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Vijaya Bhaskar Marisetty, dean (academics), IIMV, spoke about the significance of research and soft knowledge creation in the golden age of the platform economy. He emphasised that doctoral education enables individuals to make unbiased decisions, engage in critical thinking, and maintain traceability of purpose.
Prof. M. Chandrasekhar, director, IIMV, spoke on the transformative power of research. He noted that research brings clarity in thinking, which sharpens expression, enhances communication, and ultimately equips individuals to inspire and influence others toward meaningful goals.
Published – July 13, 2025 09:10 pm IST
