GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

In this section, you can find general policies relevant to graduate students as well as policy and program information specific to the graduate programs in Humanitarian Management.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN HUMANITARIAN MANAGEMENT (PH.D.)
Description and Outcomes

The objective of the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Humanitarian Management program is to help you pursue humanitarian leadership positions in competitive humanitarian business environments and in the academic world. The curriculum is designed to address this through a portfolio of scientific skills that satisfy your intellectual curiosity and help build the knowledge, and abilities to make sound business and humanitarian management and scientific decisions. Beyond these skills, the program is also designed to foster thought humanitarian leadership, innovation, and corporate social responsibility in a global academic context. The program includes original research, comprehensive examinations, field experiences, and a dissertation. Our Ph.D. programs are designed to help you build your skills as a researcher: coursework, academic workshops, comprehensive exam, and dissertation. With a Ph.D. you will distinguish yourself as a leader in Humanitarian Management, influence education and shape the processes that will make businesses more competitive in the marketplace.

A Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) is a research-oriented degree requiring a minimum of three years of full-time graduate education or the equivalent in part-time study. Such a doctoral program shall include substantial instruction in both theory and research at an advanced level in a designated field and specialty, and may only be awarded to a student who has completed a program of study that includes research methodology and demonstrated learning achievement through original research directly attributable to the student. A Doctor of Philosophy degree shall involve preparation for scholarship and systematic inquiry.

The Doctor of Philosophy program at Technological University of the Americas (TUA) is a professional and innovative doctorate that enables students to develop in-depth expertise in a specific business and academic area. It prepares highly experienced professionals for teaching and research positions or for advanced research positions in consulting, government or industry. It also provides students a strong theoretical understanding of business disciplines and the necessary preparation to contribute to organizational knowledge and effectiveness through required coursework and interaction with academics and practitioners at the leading edge of their fields. Ph.D. students will also need to complete a dissertation that contributes to business practice.

Program Length

The Ph.D. in Humanitarian Management program requires a total of 90 quarter credits. The credits are allocated as follows: 66 quarter credits consist of courses of 6 quarter credits each and 24 quarter credits for dissertation.

Program Outcomes

1. Prepare highly experienced professionals for teaching and research positions or for advanced research positions in humanitarian consulting, government or industry.

2. Apply knowledge related to fundamental humanitarian business processes to make effective business decisions in a global context.

3. Integrate business knowledge to take well-reasoned action in diverse situations

4. Innovate to address business issues and opportunities in dynamic environments.

5. Demonstrate the leadership necessary to accomplish humanitarian goals and maximize organizational performance.

6. Evaluate the ethical and social implications of humanitarian business decisions in a global context.