Archive · 3 Oct 2025
TISS to Launch Executive PhD for Working Professionals in 2026-27
Imagine a university is starting a special PhD program for people who already have jobs.
This program, called the Executive PhD, is for those working in social science fields.
It will be offered by TISS, a well-known institute.
The program will be flexible, with online classes and some in-person workshops, so busy professionals can attend.
To get in, you'll need a master's degree and pass an entrance test and interview.
The classes will focus on real-world problems that people in the field are facing.
Plus, TISS is also planning to add new courses for undergraduate students to learn new skills like using AI in their studies.
TISS will introduce an Executive PhD program for working professionals.
The program will be offered in a hybrid mode to accommodate busy schedules.
Applicants must have a master's degree to be eligible.
The program is expected to start in the academic year 2026-27.
Undergraduate courses at TISS will include new minor courses with new-age skills such as use of AI.
- Who
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
- What
- Launching an Executive PhD program for working professionals in social sciences.
- When
- Likely to start in the academic year 2026-27.
- Where
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).
- Why
- To provide academic and career enhancement to working professionals and to offer more relevant research opportunities.
- Institution
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
- Program
- Executive PhD
- Target Audience
- Working Professionals
- Start Date
- Academic year 2026-27 (likely)
- Mode
- Hybrid
- Eligibility
- Masters level education
- Approval Status
- Approved by academic council, pending executive council approval