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The ISM Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a rigorous and fully accredited doctoral program designed to prepare exemplary professional practitioners and scholars. Candidates deepen their understanding of research methodology and advanced data analysis techniques through an American-style curriculum of intensive Seminars. These seminars are supplemented with a series of collaborative research projects undertaken with faculty.In addition, all candidates are expected to prepare and deliver a 15-hour academic course, which must be presented to and approved by the Doctoral Committee prior to being taught. As a final step, a doctoral Dissertation further enables candidates to apply insight and skills they have gained through our program to an area of particular interest to them. Why Professionals Choose the PhD at ISM
The PhD program has two terminal degree options: The Traditional OptionThe Traditional Option, capitalizing on ISM's Paris campus, as well as its international programs, takes place in the classroom to provide candidates with the opportunity to Network with one another face-to-face, and share their experience and knowledge. Given the intensive course format, ISM provides candidates with the necessary reading materials one month before each seminar. Paris: Each seminar in Paris constitutes 1.5 credits and is taught over a three day period; Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. International Combinations: The New York, Tokyo, and Shanghai programs represent 5 credits each, and are each offered in a 2-week intensive format, with 3-4 seminars per program. The New York program is offered each July and August, the Tokyo program each October, and the Shanghai program each April. The E-learning OptionThe E-Learning Option takes advantage of ISM’s extensive E-Learning curriculum which offers candidates the possibility of completing some or even the majority of their PhD Coursework on-line. It is designed for working professionals who may not be able to manage the travel-time required to attend each traditional seminar. With this option, candidates study as their schedules permit, adjusting the pace of the coursework to the demands of their personal and professional lives. Candidates benefiting from the E-Learning option can take up to 75 percent of their coursework credits online with at least 25 percent of credits to be fulfilled in the traditional classroom setting. The in-classroom requirement allows candidates to benefit directly from their peers and professors, exchanging knowledge and ideas while forging professional and academic ties to ISM’s international community. To complete the requisite classroom seminars, candidates may choose between the following options:
While there are two different approaches, the degrees are equivalent, and the ISM diploma makes no mention of E-Learning Professional AssessmentPhD candidates will complete two Professional Assessment Case Studies as part of their degree program. The assessments take the form of two case study analyses and provide an opportunity to conduct in-depth research on an assigned company. In Return, candidates will receive a detailed assessment of their work that will contribute to setting personal academic standards for future coursework at the school. Candidates complete the first case analysis before starting their program and will be assigned a second case towards the end of their studies at ISM.The Doctoral DissertationThe final element of the program involves researching and writing a Doctoral Dissertation. Conducted under the supervision of an approved Director of Research, the Doctoral Dissertation will be:
Graduation RequirementsIn order to receive the PhD degree, candidates will complete:
The tables below further illustrate the credit breakdown of the ISM PhD degree.
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