Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
Online
Practitioner’s Doctorate programmes at EIU–Paris are advanced research-based qualifications tailored for senior professionals, consultants, and leaders who wish to apply high-level inquiry to real-world challenges in their industries. These doctorates emphasize workplace relevance, field-based impact, and applied innovation rather than traditional academic theory alone.
Unlike conventional PhDs, a Practitioner’s Doctorate at EIU–Paris:
1. Focuses on solving actual workplace or sector-specific problems through applied research
2.Is grounded in your professional practice, using your context as the research laboratory
3.Culminates in a 30,000-word action research thesis, with real-world implications
4.Involves conference/seminar participation to strengthen scholarly engagement
The entire programme is designed to help working professionals generate knowledge, shape policy, influence practice, and lead transformation within their domain.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
Online
Practitioner’s Doctorate programmes at EIU–Paris are advanced research-based qualifications tailored for senior professionals, consultants, and leaders who wish to apply high-level inquiry to real-world challenges in their industries. These doctorates emphasize workplace relevance, field-based impact, and applied innovation rather than traditional academic theory alone.
Unlike conventional PhDs, a Practitioner’s Doctorate at EIU–Paris:
1. Focuses on solving actual workplace or sector-specific problems through applied research
2.Is grounded in your professional practice, using your context as the research laboratory
3.Culminates in a 30,000-word action research thesis, with real-world implications
4.Involves conference/seminar participation to strengthen scholarly engagement
The entire programme is designed to help working professionals generate knowledge, shape policy, influence practice, and lead transformation within their domain.
Admission Requirements
2.Professional Experience – Minimum 5 years in mid to senior roles; more than 8 years preferred.
3.Evidence of Practice – Demonstrated applied work through white papers, case studies, or projects.
4.English Proficiency – Proof via IELTS/TOEFL or medium of instruction certificate.
5.References – One academic (if applicable), one professional.
6.Statement of Purpose (500 words) – Clarify your research goals, workplace context, and motivation.
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