MDC 2025: 11th Management Doctoral Colloquium Vinod Gupta School of Management, IIT Kharagpur Kharagpur, India, January 30-31, 2025

About IIT Kharagpur and Vinod Gupta School of Management

The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) is one of India's premier institutions, established in 1951 as the first IIT. Located in the state of West Bengal,India, it is renowned for its strong focus on technological innovation, research, and academic excellence. With a sprawling 2,100-acre campus, IIT Kharagpur offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, science, management, law, and humanities. The institute is also known for its vibrant student life, cutting-edge research facilities, and contributions to nation-building. Over the years, IIT Kharagpur has played a significant role in shaping India’s technical education landscape and continues to be a leader in multidisciplinary research and innovation.

The Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM) at IIT Kharagpur is a prestigious business school, established in 1993 as the first management school within the IIT system. It was founded with a vision to combine the technological excellence of IIT with business acumen to nurture future leaders. Named after its benefactor, Vinod Gupta, an IIT Kharagpur alumnus and successful entrepreneur, VGSoM offers MBA, Executive MBA, and PhD programs with a focus on integrating management principles with cutting-edge technology. The school provides a rigorous academic curriculum, emphasizing analytical thinking, innovation, and leadership skills. VGSoM is known for its strong industry interface, high-quality research output, and global recognition, preparing students for strategic roles in industries across sectors. Its close association with IIT Kharagpur's technological ecosystem gives VGSoM a unique edge in producing technically adept business leaders.

About 11th Management Doctoral Colloquim

Management Doctoral Colloquim aims aims to focus on exploring innovative strategies that address global sustainability challenges. We invite researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to engage in discussions spanning various disciplines, including business management, environmental policy, and technological innovation. Participants will delve into sustainable supply chains, green technology, responsible business practices, and public policy frameworks. This forum fosters collaborations and generates actionable solutions that contribute to a sustainable and resilient global economy. It also provides a unique platform for interdisciplinary collaboration, drawing insight: from academia, industry, and government sectors to tackle the pressing sustainability issues, With a focus on practical and scalable solutions the colloquium will feature keynote addresses, research presentations and case studies to foster innovative approaches to environmental and societal challenges. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with thought leaders and contribute to shaping the future of sustainable business and policy frameworks. Join us as we delve into the vital intersection of business and sustainability and contribute to shaping a more sustainable future.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

• Extended Abstracts describing sections on Purpose, Design/Methodology/Approach, Findings, Research Implications, Practical Implications, Limitation, Orginiality/value. However the total word limit should also not exceed 2000 words. The font should be Times New Roman with font size of 12 points and double spacing.
• Full papers describing sections on Introduction, Literature Review and research gap, Design/Methodology/Approach, Findings, Research Implications, Practical Implications, Limitation. However the total word limit should also not exceed 7000 words (including references). The font should be Times New Roman with font size of 12 points and double spacing. Margin should be 1 inch on all sides. Page number should be numbered consucetively. Reference style should be APA.
• Case Studies should clearly describe sections on Abstracts with keywords, Introduction, Case Background, Case Analysis and Discussion, Endnotes, Exhibits. The case study should prefereably be between 3000 to 4000 words in length.

NOTE: For final procedding and best paper award, you need to submit FULL PAPERS only.

List of Topics

• Economics and Policy
• Finance and Accounting
• General Management and Others
• Human Resources 
• Information Systems and Decision Sciences
• Marketing
• Organizational Behaviour
• Production and Operations Management and Quantitative Techniques

Publication

Details about the conferece procedding will be updated soon.

Venue

The conference will be held in person at Vinod Gupta School of Management, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagur.

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to mdc@vgsom.iitkgp.ac.in