The aim of PhD in Education program is to promote scholarship, research and service at an academic level. The doctoral program is the highest degree of excellence at the Institute of Business Management for faculty and candidates alike, allowing them to remain updated in research literature and to conduct socially relevant and intellectually competent research studies in specialized areas. This program will address research competencies with a range of courses in the contemporary topics of education, research and development, helping the scholars to compete for leadership positions in the field of education.
Learning Outcomes
Career Path
Eligibility
MPhil or equivalent graduates from HEC recognized institutions meeting the following criteria:
Program Requirements
PhD requires completion of course work and dissertation/thesis. Minimum duration is 3 years and maximum is 8 years:
PhD students must additionally go through the following route for degree completion:
Interested in this program? Visit the admissions page for more information.
Core Courses | Elective Courses |
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PED701 Methods and Issues in Advanced Qualitative Research PED703 Methods and Issues in Advanced Quantitative Research PED731 Ways of Knowing PED733 Designing and Developing a Research Framework |
PED831 Writing Proposals for Grants PED833 Independent Research Study PED835 Global Insights in Teacher Education PED837 Research & Innovation in Educational Leadership |
Thesis
PED991 Research Thesis (3 credit-hour)
PED992 Research Thesis (6 credit-hour)
PED993 Research Thesis (9 credit-hour)
NB: It is mandatory for students to attend defense sessions given by MPhil and PhD candidates.