SMC’s PhD degree is a highest-quality European Doctorate program with a unique research methodology. It is an advanced course of study that prepares students for careers in academia, research, or industry. Our online PhD programs are a rewarding and challenging opportunity for those who want to pursue the highest level of academic excellence and make an impact in their chosen field.
Study a doctoral degree online from any place and align your studies with your professional and private commitments.
The SMC doctorate programs aim to develop participant’s abilities to undertake independent research at an advanced level and make an original and significant contribution to knowledge and professional practice. Doctoral program students can be mid-career individuals who have already established themselves as business leaders or are on track to being appointed to executive positions and are supported in their academic ambition by their employing organization. Candidates of our online PhD programs can also be students in their late 20s who excelled in their bachelor’s and master’s degrees and are ready for the next step in academic research. Our online programs are intended for both senior practitioners in their field, who are used to identifying and dealing with various “real life” issues, as well as researchers whose main strength lies in theoretical knowledge.
Academic doctorates are awarded for original research and scholarship in a given research area. They prepare research candidates for various careers through their main focus of broadening theoretical understanding of a subject. Learn more about the research fields of our online doctoral degree programs
This doctoral research field prepares students for advanced research and teaching careers in business and management.
This program will equip you with the expertise and opportunities to lead in the ever-evolving world of Artificial Intelligence. Join us and make your mark on the future of AI.
The PhD in Political Economy prepares students for careers in academia, policy-making, consulting, journalism, and civil society organizations.
Students typically choose a subfield of political science, such as comparative politics, int. relations, political theory, and public policy.
Research focus on micro- and macroeconomics, econometrics, int. economics, development economics, labor economics, industrial organization, public economics, and behavioral economics.
The Doctorate in Austrian Economics is a unique and specialized distance research program, focusing on the principles and applications of the Austrian School of Economics. This program provides an opportunity to obtain your Ph.D. under the guidance of renowned scholars in the field.
This field focuses on the study of financial markets, institutions, and decision-making. It prepares students for careers in academia, research, or policy-making in the fields of finance, economics, or business.
Students focus on the research of IT and protection of information and their systems in various domains and treats. Researchers develop expertise to solve complex problems, create innovative solutions in IT and Cybersecurity.
Advanced research in the field of public management and policy to improve the performance of public organizations and programs.
Students focus on research in business & corporate law, international law, and IP law. The PhD is the highest academic qualification in the legal profession. It requires significant originality and rigorous scholarship.
PhD students can be mid-career individuals who have already established themselves as business leaders or are on track to being appointed to executive positions and are supported in their academic ambition by their employing organisation. PhD candidates can also be students in their late 20s who excelled in their bachelor’s and master’s degrees and are ready for the next step in academic research. The degree is intended for both senior practitioners in their field, who are used to identifying and dealing with various “real life” issues, as well as researchers whose main strength lies in theoretical knowledge.
The Doctor of Philosophy degree can open a wide range of professional opportunities in a variety of settings from lecturing at Universities or Higher Education Institutions, to top management positions, to consulting or even further entrepreneurship.
This Doctor of Philosophy degree program has a clear milestone system made up of eight successive phases. Students are initially registered as MPhil. Students. The enrollment status is upgraded to Ph.D. status after at least 24 months of part-time study once the candidate passes the Transfer Interview. Transfer is allowed on clear evidence of progress in their work (Phase Five). The applied milestone system provides a rigorous quality assurance system making sure that only those who reach the expected level of scholarship are allowed to move on.
Students work closely with the assigned supervisors to go through the Eight Phases of the program. Research Candidates are to write a thesis that clearly demonstrates competence in the subject area at an advanced level and contribute towards new knowledge. The length of a thesis is of around 100,000 words. At the end of each term, the researcher and their supervisors must each submit a progress report to the SMC Doctorate Committee. When the supervisors are satisfied that the work is ready for examination, the thesis is submitted to an appointed Board of Examiners. After examination, the Chairperson may give approval for the oral defense or ask for resubmission with corrections.
Upon completion of the program, learners will have acquired the following competences, knowledge, and skills:
Students are initially registered as MPhil. Students. The course of studies is upgraded to PhD status after at least 24 months of part-time study once the candidate passes the Transfer Interview (see Program Structure above). Transfer is allowed on clear evidence of progress in the student’s work (Phase Five). To apply for Admission, please follow the steps below.
One of the biggest benefits of our online PhD programs is the fully online nature of the course structure. It gives our doctoral students the opportunity to fit their studies around their existing schedules, and provides full flexibility for their learning.
When you study an academic degree with us, you’ll have access to a wide range of student resources, and work with our educational leadership team to ensure that your studies are on the right track to ensure your future success.
Online learning has become an increasingly popular way for students to complete their studies and grow their careers. Due to their ongoing prevalence, potential employers are seeing the benefits that can be gained from candidates who have developed the unique set of skills that have been acquired by employees who completed an online PhD program.
Whether you’re looking to grow a career in business administration or organizational leadership, community health or computer science and cybersecurity, our online PhD program offers a wide range of adaptable skills and subject knowledge.
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