About EFM

The EFM is a doctoral-equivalent fellowship for senior practitioners ready to engage with the rigour of academic scholarship, without abandoning the world of practice. This is India's most ambitious academic credential for senior corporate executives.

ECP provides an academic foundation while EFM is your pathway to 'academic leadership' through practice tracks and applied research. Earn your doctoral-equivalent fellowship in approximately 3 years versus 5 years for a full-time PhD.

Consider the EFM if you are:

• Ready to explore a comprehensive research fellowship equivalent to an Executive PhD
• Have a minimum of 15 years of work experience
• Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred
• Passionate about personal branding by mentoring next-gen leaders

Key Outcomes after 3 Years

Upon completion of the EFM, you will have:

• Earned your doctoral equivalent degree certified by BVB, IIFR, and EFMD
• Leveraged your industry experience and tacit knowledge, blending it with the ability to develop decision-making frameworks
• Capable of analyzing and presenting findings based on sound scientific evidence
• Capable of designing and conducting research that can be applied directly to practice
• Enhanced competence, credibility, and credentials to teach at a business school

EFM vs. PhD — At a Glance

The EFM is designed as a pracademic credential — not intended to prepare graduates for tenure-track positions, but ideal for adjunct faculty, Professor of Practice appointments, executive-in-residence roles, and corporate boards.

Faculty

This program is led by Dr. Rajendra Srivastava (Vice Chairman, IIFR; Former Dean, ISB) and supported by a global faculty network.