Duration: Two Years

Credits: 120

Study Language: English

Transfer Credits: Available

Method: Research-Based

Only Research Modules are required!

Starting Date: Next Week

Thesis: Required

Thesis Language: English

Upon Request: French or German

Dual Award: Available

PhD From Azteca University

Institut Avrio de Genève‘s Doctorate in Project Management focuses on the industrial maneuvering and theoretical framework. Swiss-British education offers students the opportunity to delve deeper into the domain. We are looking for students with a background in a relevant discipline.

This Swiss diploma requires completing credit hour courses, attending and participating in workshops, seminars, reading groups and various other academic assignments and projects. We wish to provide you here with a space of competitiveness and constructive criticism. You will be expected to collaborate with your fellow peers as well as other faculty members You will additionally be appointed a thesis supervisor who will mentor and guide you. You will not only be expected to come up with novel research gaps but will be supposed to publish your research, co-author it and provide it to various peer reviewed journals.

Our virtual study program expects you to be prepared to act strategically and analytically. Furthermore, you will be expected to develop critical skills to contribute positively to Project Management discourse. Among the wide range of thematic concerns and issues you can explore include project planning, executing, tracking, reporting, and analyzing. Additionally, you can identify current contemporary issues in time limits as well as apply trade off analysis techniques and tools to different projects. With this distance education program, you can analyze private, public as well as governmental plans ranging from environmental ones to business related ones. Your Doctorate courses and thesis include:

  • Management Theory and Ethics,
  • Strategic and Organizational Thinking,
  • Theoretical Practice of Consulting and Intervention.

You can specialize and research further in entrepreneurship and innovation, organizational behavior and theory and employment relations. Studying online will provide you the benefit of studying from home while you work. Graduates have the luxury of opting from a wide variety of careers including engineering, public services and academia. Either as consulting engineers, policy makers, or commerce and finance executives.

Program Summary

Management D.Phil. Study Program

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The above text presents the standard regulations. Nevertheless, in cases where applicants hold a special status, their application will be assessed according to their comprehensive curriculum vitae.

The Modules of the Academic Year

This module is designed to develop–in particular students preparation for a dissertation. The module discusses issues relating to research philosophy and principles –where ontology and epistemology are examined within the context of postgraduate research. The module develops awareness of both scientific and phenomenological research and the difference between inductive and deductive research and their concomitant methods. Also covered are research design and the choice of research methods available to the researcher –both qualitative and quantitative. Issues relating to the design and construction of a Research Proposal are considered.
1. Evaluate relevant research philosophies and principles
2. Select a research topic
3. Develop the specification of a research project
4. Write and research in a critical manner
5. Understand the importance of research ethics
6. Develop a research methodology
The aim of this unit is to develop a learner’s ability to reflect on the application of research approaches and be able to communicate research findings in a suitable format for dissemination, appropriate to postgraduate level in the computing and information systems field. Learners are encouraged to develop plans for a methodical approach to their studies and are introduced to, or reminded of, tactics that will help achieve success in both further study and lifelong learning.
1. Be able to identify, locate and critically evaluate the quality of data and information sources
2. Be able to organise, interpret and critically evaluate data and literature relevant to a research project
3. Be able to organise a research project, both independently and as part of a team
4. Be able to critically evaluate approaches to the understanding of information systems and technologies which support organisations
5. Be able to contribute to the writing of an academic paper
6. Be able to study effectively at postgraduate level

Admission Criteria

To enhance the acceptance rate for admission to our esteemed institute, we would like to inform you about the essential documents required for the minimum level of admission. However, please be aware that meeting all the requirements does not guarantee automatic acceptance, as the selection process is comprehensive and competitive.Along with the necessary documents, an application fee is mandatory to have your application reviewed by the head of admission. Please note that this fee is non-refundable.

Interactive and Blended Learning: Our commitment to providing an exceptional learning experience is reflected in our interactive and blended learning approach. Each class is limited to approximately 10 students, ensuring personalized attention and maintaining the quality of education. This enables us to allocate suitable time for every student, ensuring the highest standard of administrative service. Our priority lies in upholding Swiss quality, setting us apart from others, and treating each student with the utmost care as if they were our only students.

For detailed information regarding the admission criteria for your chosen program, please refer to the provided resources below.

We look forward to welcoming you to our institute and embarking on an enriching educational journey together.

Admission Requirements

Admission is Open! The regular/standard program can be enrolled at any time. To enroll in the D.Phil. program, the requirements are:

Admission Criteria

  • Previous study:  300 Credits with a Master’s.
    Students with Bachelor’s and 240 Credits, may apply for the fast-track postgraduate diploma before they move to the D.Phil. program.
  • Age: 25 Years or more
  • English: IELTS 6.5, or equivalent. However, you do not need such a certificate if you are:
    • From English-speaking countries, or
    • A high school certificate holder from an English-speaking school, or
    • Conditionally, a full-time employee of an English organization for the last 2 years. In this case, need to prove the duration and Job position and you will be asked to take our English Test.
    • Are you Fluent in English? You can take our English Test!

Required Documents:

  • Bachelor or equivalent Certificate, with its transcript from a legally registered educational institution
  • Master or equivalent Certificate, with its transcript from a legally registered educational institution
  • Passport or ID
  • Personal Picture – Passport Size
  • CV
  • English Certificate
  • Motivation Letter
  • Optional but recommended:
    • Reference Letters
    • Training and Professional courses certificates
    • Employment Certificates

Students who have completed one or more years of study at a higher or further educational institution have the opportunity to apply for credit transfer. This process enables them to continue their studies seamlessly from the stage where they left off, potentially reducing the overall duration of their academic program and the fee as well.

  • In Addition to the above requirements, the applicant has to submit a copy of the transcript to prove that the applicant has successfully completed the 1st and/or 2nd year of the program.
  • If the applicants have been awarded a diploma from the previous study, a copy of the diploma is required as well.
  • Please note that there is an additional fee for those applicants who would like to transfer their credits.

The default study method is automatically applied. Therefore, if the applicant wishes to enroll in another method it must be mentioned in the application form.

The default program is automatically applied, which is Avrio Award only. Therefore, if the applicants wish to enroll in the dual award, they must mention it in the application form.

Our program has been designed to give a chance to all students to start their studies when they are ready to take this step toward a better tomorrow.

Admission to our regular/standard and correspondence study programs is open year-round, offering students the flexibility to commence their studies at any time that suits them best. Whether you prefer to join at the beginning of the academic year or at any point throughout the year, we welcome your application and look forward to supporting your educational journey.

Please note that for our Interactive learning programs, intakes are limited to specific months: February, June, and October. If you are interested in enrolling in the Interactive learning mode, we encourage you to plan your application accordingly and join one of these designated intakes. This approach allows us to maintain a focused and engaging learning experience for all students during these specific months.

Please note that December and July are not available as starting months for the programs due to holiday periods and graduation activities.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in planning your enrollment accordingly. Should you have any further questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our admissions team. We look forward to welcoming you to our Interactive learning programs in the designated months.

Mandatory and Fundamental Fees1 of the 2023-2024 Academic Year

D.Phil. in Management Program

Educational ServiceFull/Regular
Program
DBA TopUp
Credit Transfer into Thesis stage
MSc & PhD
3-Year Program
Installment Plan / Due date
The Expected Net Tuition Fees4CHF 19,990CHF 9,990CHF 24,990
Details of the Fees, the installments and the due date
Registration FeeCHF 500CHF 500CHF 500Within a week of acceptance
Enrollment Fee2CHF 16,490CHF 6,990CHF 19,990Thirty days before the start of the study
Examination Fee3CHF 500At the end of the academic year/or before taking the exam
Thesis proposal Handling FeeCHF 500After taking the Exam
Thesis Defence FeeCHF 2,000CHF 2,000CHF 3,000Upon Submitting the thesis for the defence
Graduation FeeCHF 500CHF 500CHF 1,500Upon Successful Completion
Optional – Dual Award Program with an additional Fee
PhD Degree by Azteca Uni. in Mexico4CHF 4,500CHF 4,500IncludedOptional: Upon Successful Completion or with Enrollment Fee
Business Diploma Accredited by Ofqual UK4Level7: CHF 1,500
D.Phil.:
Available for the Master Level Only /+CHF1,000 (Optional)
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  1.  – The fees provided above encompass the fundamental and mandatory fees necessary for students to commence their studies until graduation. For more information and details about the fees please visit the fees page where you can find all fees for all programs in detail. – All fees are subject to change without prior notice. – The fee indicated above must be remitted to the institute’s account irrespective of the chosen payment method. Any transaction fees incurred shall be borne by the students and not by the Institute.
  2. The enrollment fee can be paid in installments with an additional fee. For more details, please contact us.
  3. The examination takes place at the end of the academic year as assignments.
  4. A.Q. Tax fee, 9.1%, applies to all fees.

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