Practitioner’s doctorate

This Practitioner’s doctorate degree pathway offers a highly suitable option for professionals with busy schedule who possess prior research experience and extensive expertise in a specific professional area. The pat requires submission of previous scholarly works, such as publications, articles, books, or book chapters demonstrate an original contribution to a particular field of study.

Who is suitable?

This methodology is well-suited for individuals who has previous research work and understanding and experience in a particular professional area.

Entry and application criteria

Possession of a Master’s degree, preferably with a thesis component, from a recognized institution.
Potential to meet the necessary criteria for obtaining a Doctorate degree.
A minimum of eight years of work experience, with at least three years in a managerial role.
Submission of a fully completed application form, along with the required documents.

Required Documents:

A well-crafted statement of intent..
Official transcripts and certificates for all prior academic qualifications
A recent passport-sized photograph.
A copy of the passport’s photo page or a national ID card copy..
A comprehensive curriculum vitae.
A reference letter from current or previous employers.

Doctorate Degree is a prestigious qualification for both academic and professional career, World Academy with the validation and certification support from Wilmington Metropolitan University, California, USA has introduced Doctorate Programs. Working professionals, Teachers, and Retired Professionals can pursue Doctorate degree in any disciplines.

Process

Step-01:Profile Assessment by the Academic Council to determine eligibility for the program.

Step-02: Enrolment process for successful applicants.

Step-03: Submission of articles or other scholarly work.Submission will be no less than 10,000 words.

Step-04: Evaluation & Acceptance of submitted paper by the academic council.

Step-05: Qualifying for the Viva and Defense. The candidate must present their research work and defend their thesis in a viva voce examination conducted by external examiners.

Step-06: Publication of results and awarding of the certificate upon successful completion of the program.

Step-07: Attend convocation [optional]

Submission Requirement

Submit a stand-alone or compilation of research-based written work, which must be between a minimum of 20,000 words and a maximum of 25,000 words.

Defend the submission in front of a panel of experts, which may be conducted online via video conferencing.

Demonstrate that the scholar has conducted a comprehensive and critical investigation of a specific area of research and made an independent and original contribution to the existing body of knowledge as well as professional practice.

Role of the Supervisor

The designated supervisor’s role in the program is similar to that of a standard Doctorate Project supervisor. However, their focus is primarily on mentoring the candidate, providing support and guidance during the preparation of research material for examination (oral defense), and overseeing the examination process. The supervisor’s responsibilities include:

Assisting the candidate in the selection of suitable publications for inclusion in the submission.
Providing guidance and advice to the candidate in relation to thesis preparation.
Advising the candidate on any necessary research training requirements.
Supporting the candidate through the examination (oral defense) process.