Ph.D in Project Management (PhD PM)
Program Overview
Offered by the Faculty of Management Sciences (FMS) at our campus in Lahore.
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Program Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Project Management is a rigorous research-focused program designed to equip scholars with advanced knowledge and expertise in project management principles, methodologies, and practices. The program fosters critical thinking, analytical skills, and innovative approaches to address complex challenges in project management.
This program prepares graduates for leadership roles in academia, industry, and consultancy, contributing to advancing project management knowledge and practices globally.
Eligibility Criteria
Ph.D in Project Management (PhD PM)
For Pakistani Nationals
- MS Project Management/MS Engineering Management/Equivalent (18 Years of education) from a recognized institution with minimum 3.00/4.00 CGPA in semester system or 70% marks in annual system. Equivalent refers to 18 years of education in a project management or engineering management related domain, such as technology management, construction management, management sciences, or related fields.
- The candidate must have carried out and successfully defended at least 6 credit hours of research work with dissertation/thesis in MS/MPhil or its equivalent degree. Candidates with non-research MS/MPhil degree will be required to qualify a research work equivalent to 3 credit hours. The credit hours will not be counted towards calculation of GPA/CGPA.
- The candidate must have completed at least three courses related to project management and one course related to research as part of their MS/MPhil or equivalent degree. Otherwise, they may be required to undertake up to four deficiency courses accordingly.
Admissions & Fee Structure
The Ph.D in Project Management (PhD PM) doctoral degree program is being offered in the following location:
Gulberg Campus (Lahore)
| Intake | Seats | Timings | Days | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring/Fall | Male/Female | Evening | Fri, Sat, Sun | Open |
Fee Structure (First Semester)
| For | Admission | Registration | Card | Tuition* | Exam* | Enrollment* | Lab* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani Nationals | PKR 50,000 | - | PKR 100 | PKR 147,906** | PKR 27,500 | PKR 26,500 | - | PKR 252,006 |
** Tuition Fee For 9 Credit Hours @ PKR 16,434 Per Credit Hour
Notes/Instructions For Pakistani Nationals
- Above fee excludes taxes & levies if applicable.
- University has discretion to revise course offering or credit hours mentioned above which may result some variation in fee accordingly.
- University has discretion to revise fee & dues as deemed necessary by the authorities time to time.
Important Dates To Remember
| Period | Starts | Ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | 1st June 2026 | - | - |
Merit / Selection Criteria
- Academic Background and Professional Experience: 30%
- Test, Statement of Purpose, and Interview: 70%
- The candidate must have passed the department admission test in the subject or equivalent test conducted by an authorized/recognized body of the HEC for admission in the program.
Merit Lists
No Merit Lists Published For This Program.
Degree Awarding Criteria
- Completed at least 18 credit hours of coursework, comprising 3 core courses (9 credit hours) and 3 elective courses (9 credit hours), in addition to a 30-credit-hour thesis.
- Obtained a CGPA of 3.0 or more.
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
Riphah International University is pleased to offer generous financial assistance to deserving & qualifying students, which ranges from partial to full coverage of tuition.