PhD in Professional Studies Overview
* Please note that this program is available only to members of the National Association of Career Professionals (IABP).
The PhD in Professional Studies for IABP enables advanced practitioners to develop their professional knowledge at doctoral level, benefiting both individuals and their organisations or professional fields.
Suitable candidates will be able to use their current knowledge and abilities to become change-makers within their communities of practice and within their professional areas. They might be working in a business, community, or NGO. This advanced degree is for individuals who wish to pursue ground-breaking research into business principles, organizational theory or other areas that form the foundations of the theory of business operations.
The curriculum includes conducting applied research, understanding business theory, and applying what you’ve learned in the classroom to real-life professional challenges. In addition, this program will help to prepare members for elevated roles with their current employer in VP or C-level roles, or with new organizations, or for roles as management consultants.
PhD in Professional Studies Degree Details
When can I enroll?You can start anytime. This is a distance learning self – study program which allows you to set the pace of your study within the duration set for IABP members ONLY.What is the entry requirement of this program?There are two criteria:- The applicant is an IABP Associate Member in good standing
- They have a minimum 3 years of managerial work experience
What are the required documents for this program?- Education Certificates & Transcripts
- Latest CV / Résumé
- Passport Copy (photo page)
- Passport Size Photo (jpg. format)
• Two (2) Recommendation Letters (past or current employer(s) or not a family member)Do you provide study materials?Yes. A combination of video lessons, reading and reference materials for each module are provided in your online learning portal which can be access anytime. Students can also subscribe to online library (Perlego) on their own throughout the study duration to search additional reference materials.What is the assessment method for each module?Each module is assessed by an assignment of minimum 2500 – 3500 wordsWhy assignment – based assessment? It provides opportunity for students to learn, practice and demonstrate they have achieved the learning goals.The assignment can focus on a product as output (e.g. research report, design, prototype, etc.) and/or a process (e.g. research process, group process) and/or theperformance of individual skills or competences (e.g. professional skills, communications skills).It is used to test higher cognitive abilities and the application of specific skills including the development of new knowledge. It can mirror the future professional practice. It can be used to assess the integration of knowledge, skills and attitudes (competences).How can I check/know the result of my assignment?The assignment marking and grading process will take at least 4 weeks from your submission date. The result will be notified to you personally via email.
