The Ph.D in Business and Management at Philips University is a research-oriented training program that trains doctoral students to conduct research at the highest level, and to take responsibility for research, development and teaching tasks in the private and public sectors, for which deep knowledge of research is required.
The Ph.D. degree is awarded to a doctoral student who meets the Level 8 descriptors of the European Qualifications Framework, which may be summarised as having critically investigated and evaluated an approved topic, demonstrated an understanding of research methods as applied to a chosen field, and has presented and defended a written thesis/dissertation which has resulted in an independent and original contribution to knowledge by oral examination (viva voce) to the satisfaction of approved examiners.
Interim report:
Submit a report of 2,000 words to your First Supervisor by the end of your sixth month
End of First Year Progress Review Meeting/ Thesis/Dissertation Proposal Report:
Submit a thesis/dissertation proposal of at least 10,000 words along with a timetable for completing the PhD to the First Year Evaluation Committee. Have a Progress Review Meeting (oral examination) with the First Year Evaluation Committee. Successful completion of this process marks progression to the next phase of the PhD program (10 ECTS).
End of Year Progress Review
Submit an end of year 2000-word report along with a 10000-word draft thesis/dissertation material to your First Supervisor by the end of the semester. Attend an End of Year Progress Review meeting with supervisory team.
End of Year Progress Review
Submit an end of year 2000-word report along with a 10000-word draft thesis/dissertation material to your First Supervisor by the end of the semester. Attend an End of Year Progress Review meeting with supervisory team.
The program comprises four (4) stages:
I. Completion of three courses (30 ECTS) and a comprehensive qualifying examination (10 ECTS)
II. Preparation and submission of a thesis/dissertation proposal (End of First Year Progress Review Meeting) (10 ECTS)
III. Research stages and writing-up stage (140 ECTS)
IV. Final writing-up and thesis/dissertation defence/VIVA (50 ECTS)
• Master’s degree in an area related to the PhD Program they are applying for and should be approved by the Council of the School as the basis for admission to the program
• Have a strong academic record and have a weighted average grade in the Master’s (or equivalent education) of B or higher, in accordance with the University’s grading system plus evidence that the applicant is competent in written and spoken English.
• Applicants will be assessed based on their academic record, other relevant qualifications, and their statement of research interests and research proposal
For fall semester is at the end of August
- For spring semester is at the end of December
• Master’s degree in an area related to the PhD Program they are applying for and should be approved by the Council of the School as the basis for admission to the program
• Have a strong academic record and have a weighted average grade in the Master’s (or equivalent education) of B or higher, in accordance with the University’s grading system plus evidence that the applicant is competent in written and spoken English.
• Applicants will be assessed based on their academic record, other relevant qualifications, and their statement of research interests and research proposal
IELTS (Bands 6.5 -6) or equivalent qualification
Philips University receives no direct support from any government body. It therefore relies entirely on tuition fees for its income and financial viability. Fees are calculated on the basis of real economic costs of study. Consequently, the University authorities must be satisfied that a student’s fees will be met throughout the duration of his/her program of studies at the University.
The annual tuition fees for the academic year 2020-2021 for all students have been fixed as follows:
A student is not officially registered until payment is made in full. Unless all the financial obligations to the University have been satisfied, a student cannot register, graduate or have a transcript issued. Students facing unexpected financial problems may apply in writing to the University for an extension of payment, which will consider each case on its merits. Filing an application does not imply automatic deferment.
Any student may be suspended from the University fifteen days after receiving official notice of failure to discharge his/her financial obligations.
No student shall be permitted to sit for final examinations, or to register for a new semester, until financial obligations have been met.
Refund Policy
Tuition fees are normally payable at the beginning of each semester. It is the general policy of Philips University not to refund tuition fees. In exceptional cases of compassion, for example debilitating illness, the University may agree to refund part of the tuition fees after careful consideration of evidence.
Withdrawal Policy
A student who finds it necessary to withdraw from Philips University is not entitled to any refund and is required to consult with the Departmental Chairperson. The date of withdrawal from the University and the symbol “NC” (No credit) for each course are recorded on the student’s transcript of record. Students who withdraw from the University without first consulting the Departmental Chairperson will not be granted honourable dismissal.
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