PHD Professional PHD Program For Working Professionals
PHD A PHD Degree Specifically For Working Professionals
At Monarch Switzerland the Professional PHD program is designed to leverage what business people do best.
Create positive change As a business school we believe that business people are perfectly positioned to create real social change by leveraging the assets and resources at their disposal. One of the most important assets is the energy you bring to your career. Through dedicated business research you can effect positive change for society. Candidates pursuing this degree examine the critical issues of business and society from both a theoretical and applied business perspective.
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Degree
HIGHLIGHTS Complete the degree while remaining within the workforce Explore managerial theory Design new models and frameworks Develop critical thinking and academic research skills Obtain the Master in Passing degree (MPHIL)
“The Doctoral study is a journey not just in terms of learning but also of personal transformation. I still benefit from the program on a daily basis within my professional career. I particularly enjoyed the group interaction of the workshops and the supportive faculty assistance at Monarch. I am especially thankful for the motivation and inspiration I received during my time at Monarch.” Dr. Pramela Nair Panthallor, Canada PHD Graduate of Monarch
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PHD
Dual Degree The Monarch Switzerland Dual Doctoral Degrees combine the best of both theory and praxis in a study domain of your choice.
At Monarch Switzerland The dual degree PhD/DBA and PhD/DOAL programs offer the Candidate the best of both worlds with the merging of both theoretical and applied analysis. Candidates will research both the theoretical and applied aspects of their study domain. Graduates of the dual degree are able to seamlessly move between the academic and applied orientations of their research domain for greater career success.
Obtain 2 separate doctoral degrees Combine your professional knowledge with academic theory Move seamlessly between academic and professional environments
Obtain the Master degree in passing (MPhil) Develop your academic research skills to a high level
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PHD
CANDIDATE PROFILE Candidates pursuing this degree are typically practising managers, aspiring professors, members of international organizations or those wishing to study management and administration at a high level. Interested in developing research skills candidates examine critical issues of business in society from both a theoretical and applied perspective.
"I am very happy to be part of Monarch’s well-defined and structured distance PhD. The flexibility of the program is exactly what I was looking for." Paul Kyei, M.Phil., M.Sc., Denmark PHD Candidate at Monarch
"I encourage all applicants to look forward to the same amazing experience I had through the Doctoral process and the sense of accomplishment that I felt after graduation.” Dr. Max Wright, USA PHD Graduate of Monarch
GRADUATE TESTIMONIALS “After completing my Ph.D. I was appointed Chief Fragility and Resilience Specialist at the African Development Bank. The findings from my research at Monarch are proving critical in addressing fragility. I’m making very good use of the knowledge gained at Monarch while fighting fragility in Africa.” Dr. Emile Kemayou, Canada PHD Graduate of Monarch
“I find that Monarch offers me an excellent opportunity to juggle the priorities at work and complete the well-designed Ph.D. program. Study modules complemented with my self-paced, selfmanaged research facilitate the completion of the program under the guidance of the elite faculty. Siva Narayanan, M.Sc., M.A., USA PHD Candidate at Monarch
“I chose Monarch Business School for my doctoral studies because of the digital modality of instruction and diversity in research fellowship. Monarch is a research-oriented business school. As a technical practitioner, I was thrilled to find a highquality school that would enable me to conduct applied research at the doctoral level. Monarch is a top Swiss business school, but also a wonderful environment to contribute original research to a field I am passionate about.” Lori Stroud, M.Sc., M.A., USA PHD Candidate at Monarch
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PROGRAM
STRUCTURE The PHD program is structured to have you immediately involved in researching your domain of interest. You will complete a critical thinking module, research skills modules as well as design a research proposal that provides the necessary foundation for your contemplated research.
Year 1 Coursework
Critical Thinking
Research
Research Skills Research Proposal
Training Manuscript
Literature Research
Year 2
Literature Research Field Research Manuscript Writing
Year 3
Manuscript Perfecting Oral Presentation
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DURATION The duration is 3 years. The program may be extended up to 6 years.
STUDY MODE Fully online using Monarch’s digital campus. 24 hour, 7 day a week access to the learning materials and resources.
TUITION Flexible monthly, quarterly or semiannual payment options. Visit our website for the current program fees.
ADMISSION Available for graduates from accredited Bachelor & Master programs.
APPLICATION The program has rolling admission and can be started anytime. www.umonarch.ch/apply
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CONTACT UGSM-Monarch Business School GmbH • www.umonarch.ch