(DBA, DSc, PHD)

      Your Oxford World University online learning program will be customized, designed exclusively for you by you and your advisor. This flexibility to meet your needs is rare in other distance learning programs.

      Our program does not require each student to study the same subjects and use the same books and other learning materials as other students. Instead, our online doctoral programs are designed just for you. They are individually designed to meet your needs and help you achieve your professional and personal goals. If you want to get much more than normal results from your efforts, AFU’s PhD programs are what you are looking for.

      The Doctor of Philosophy program is offered for various disciplines and prepares students for advanced work in research, teaching and administration. Studies leading to the Ph.D. degree are designed to provide the candidate with a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or her professional field, as well as training in research methods. The criteria for the award of the degree will be the candidate’s understanding of the subject matter and demonstrated ability to conduct independent research. In addition, the candidate must have the ability to express his or her ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing. The Ph.D. program aims to develop an understanding of its field beyond the master’s degree, with emphasis on the conduct of original research, the production of significant research results, and the contribution of those results to public knowledge.

      Additional information about your program
      AFU’s doctoral program is a tailor-made educational suit. Oxford World University has developed a protocol to quantify and qualify an individual’s professional background, as well as, their academic credentials, and award Academic Credit to qualified students commensurate with their true level of knowledge. After the initial review and evaluation, the Student’s Academic Standing is defined. This definition establishes the approximate number of Academic Credit Hours that the University will award the Student toward the Student’s designated Degree Program. The development of courses and plans of study is a collaborative activity between the Student and the Academic Advisor. Each Student’s Plan of Study is unique, and is developed as a result of the mutual efforts of the Student, the Academic Staff and the Academic Advisor.

      To fulfill the Degree Program requirements as established by the Academic Committee, the Student conducts research, (using the Internet or other Approved Resources), to investigate and select courses from at least 2, Oxford World University Approved Colleges or Universities, which offer the same discipline at the Doctoral level, as the Student’s designated Degree Program. The Student will select courses based on the Student’s need to acquire knowledge and mastery of the defined objectives, course descriptions and course objectives as detailed in the Course Catalogs of such Approved Institutions. The Student will be the initial referee of the selected courses. The culmination of the course selection process is the class session with the Academic Advisor. During this class, the Student’s Courses and Plans of Study will be established and approved.

      Doctoral Programs are available in many disciplines, and demonstrate the Student’s ability to do advanced work in the selected field of study. The highlight of the Program is the Doctoral Dissertation, an original work of scholarship, which demonstrates the Candidate’s mastery of the selected discipline, produces significant insights and findings based on original thought and research, and contributes to the advancement of thought and knowledge on a universal scale. Studies leading to the degree of Doctor are designed to provide the candidate with a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or her professional field, as well as training in research methods. The criteria for the award of the degree will be the candidate’s understanding of the subject matter and his or her demonstrated ability to conduct independent research. In addition, the candidate must have the ability to express his or her thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing (Course and Syllabus).

      Admission Requirements
      The following are the admission requirements for the Oxford World University PhD Program (additional requirements are specific to your major or field of study):

      Admission Application Form available online. Completion of the application form.

      A brief curriculum vitae providing an overview of education, work, publication, and other professional activities.

      A master’s degree from a recognized program, or equivalent.

      In addition, applicants may be required to submit one or more of the following documents to determine eligibility.

      Sufficient references from people in the professional and academic community. Occasionally, the Doctoral Studies Committee may require additional references.

      At least one example of scholarly research or professional writing in any format (print or electronic). The student should describe in detail any published or unpublished research, theses, contributions to the professional or scholarly literature, and other professional or scholarly experience relevant to an assessment of his/her ability to successfully pursue doctoral studies.

      Note: Students who have been granted Advanced Candidate (APC) status may modify the above protocol.