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Online PhD and DBA Programs. A PhD, or Doctor of Philosophy, is a postgraduate degree conferred by universities. It is the top academic degree available in a field. A Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) is a post-graduate degree offered by a business school or business faculty at a university. The completion of an Online PhD or an Online DBA can result in significantly improved career.
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A UNYP Ph.D. by publication usually requires a minimum of three years, during which time there should be three publications, in literature approved by the University of Bolton. These publications should be in relation to the student's thesis and area of expertise and should develop the student’s knowledge of the subject. The award of this Ph.D. is based purely on these three published works.
Distance learning may be available for some PhD courses. Before applying, you should check whether this mode of attendance is supported for the PhD you wish to undertake with the relevant School. Find out more about our PhD degrees. Check our entry requirements. Our specific entry requirements are listed with each PhD degree.
The option you choose will depend on your motivation for further study.. education and engineering. These involve more lectures and seminars than a traditional PhD and the research project is normally directly related to professional practice. For vocational qualifications, you might consider a mixture of university-based study and assessed work placements, leading for instance to an MA.