Doctor of Philosophy in Majors Dual Qualifications (By Research)

Dual Qualifications program:

The program is a collaborative effort between Paris-U and one of Croatia’s premier universities, VERN’ University, providing the opportunity to earn two distinct and independent degrees. Both Paris-U and VERN’ University boast notable accreditations, underscoring a high standard of education and ensuring recognition for graduates with a doctorate.

Paris-U achieved more than 3 independent accreditations:

• Highest level accreditation (Premier Institution) from ASIC UK (Accreditation Service for International Schools, Universities, and Colleges);
• Accreditation of the educational management system is fully compatible with the European Union’s higher education standards control system by the independent accreditation organization HEAD (Higher Education Accreditation Department);
• Programmatic accreditation by the Ofqual UK.Gov awarding body OTHM;
• CPD (Continuing Professional Development) UK accreditation ensures that the program meets the professional development training model and that the output of the programs achieves the competencies desired by the labor market;
• Learning outcomes are recognized as compatible (mapping) with UK national occupational standards by Senior Leader Bureau United Kingdom.

For more information about accreditation and accreditation by Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U), please refer to HERE.

VERN’ University in Croatia achieve:

• One of the top universities in Croatia (QUDAL);
• State recognition by the Croatian Ministry of Education;
• Government accreditation in Croatia (ASHE Croatia);
• Quality accreditation for European higher education ESG;
• International university recognition by the international university system IAU;
• Member university recognized by EFMD;
• Holds the first national education brand in Croatia (Superbrands Croatia);
• Recognized by the EU through the Erasmus+ system.

For more information about accreditation of VERN’ University , please refer HERE.

Learning Method:

The Doctor of Philosophy in Majors Dual Qualifications program (By Research) with VERN’ has a minimum duration of three years and a maximum of five years. In addition to completing the Ph.D dissertation, doctoral candidates receive guidance in publishing international papers in journal systems affiliated with ISI/SCOPUS. This dual emphasis ensures a comprehensive approach to academic and research excellence throughout the program.

Mandatory Units:

• Course: Developing Research Capability (60 credits)
• Activity: Present Research Proposal in the Colloquium
• Course: Advanced Research Design and Methodologies (60 credits)

Doctor’s Dissertation Stage (120 credits):

• Activity: Working with Research Supervisor for Dissertation
• Activity: Present the research result in Colloquium
• Activity: Defend the Dissertation

International Paper Submission Stage (60 credits):

• Course: How to Publish the Academic Paper
• Activity: Publish your research paper

List of Majors:

• DBA in International Business
• DBA in Hospitality Management
• DBA in Public Administration
• DBA in Hospital Management
• DBA in Pharmaceutical Management
• DBA in Healthcare Management
• DBA in Human Resources Management
• DBA in Finance & Banking
• DBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• DBA in Tourism Management
• DBA in Luxury Management
• DBA in Engineer Management
• DBA in Technical Management
• DBA in Construction Management
• DBA in Design Management
• DBA in Information Technology Management
• And other majors based on the Doctoral thesis

Graduating from the Doctor of Business Administration Dual Qualifications program, the learner can:

• Developing dialectical thinking, in-depth research competencies, and specialised knowledge for each business environment (through specialised management disciplines at the doctoral level).
• Understanding how to apply findings from research into your organisation and industry.
• Understanding how to develop and establish fresh theoretical and practical foundations for research learners are lecturers.
• Understanding the scientific research method as the foundation to form the research for your organisation and industry.

Assessment and Confirmation of Academic Results:

All modules and doctoral dissertations in the Doctor of Business Administration Dual Qualifications program, which follows a research-oriented model, undergo evaluation by both Paris-U and VERN’ University, one of the leading institutions in Croatia.

Learners are required to demonstrate mastery of knowledge and the attainment of competencies as outlined in detail in the program’s syllabus. This rigorous evaluation process ensures that candidates meet the established standards and objectives of the program.

Entry requirements

To enroll the Doctor of Philosophy in Majors Dual Qualifications program, the learner must possess one of the criteria below:

• Learners must be over 24 years old.

• Hold a Master’s degree from an accredited university or:
• Possess a Level 7 Diploma according to the European Qualifications Framework.

In case of such degree from a non-recognized university, the student should have followed the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy of Paris-U. Additionally, degrees from fake universities or diploma mills will not be accepted.

Note: Paris-U reserves the highest decision-making power for admission, whether to accept or not, after a specific review of each candidate’s profile to ensure they can comprehend and gain benefits when participating.

English requirements

If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, they must prove English language proficiency with one of the following:

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent
• Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 6.5; Reading and Writing must be at 6.5 or equivalent

The Université Libérale de Paris achieve:

• Highest level accreditation (Premier Institution) from ASIC UK (Accreditation Service for International Schools, Universities, and Colleges);
• Accreditation of the educational management system is fully compatible with the European Union’s higher education standards control system by the independent accreditation organization HEAD (Higher Education Accreditation Department);
• Programmatic accreditation by the Ofqual UK.Gov awarding body OTHM.
• CPD (Continuing Professional Development) UK accreditation ensures that the program meets the professional development training model and that the output of the programs achieves the competencies desired by the labor market;
• Learning outcomes are recognized as compatible (mapping) with UK national occupational standards by Senior Leader Bureau United Kingdom.

For more information about accreditation and accreditation by Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U), please refer to HERE.

VERN’ University in Croatia achieve:

• One of the top universities in Croatia (QUDAL);
• State recognition by the Croatian Ministry of Education;
• Government accreditation in Croatia (ASHE Croatia);
• Quality accreditation for European higher education ESG;
• International university recognition by the international university system IAU;
• Member university recognized by EFMD;
• Holds the first national education brand in Croatia (Superbrands Croatia);
• Recognized by the EU through the Erasmus+ system.

For more information about VERN’ University accreditation, please refer HERE.

As a crucial component of Liberal Education, Paris-U is the first university in the world to fully implement the APEL.Q (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications) approach to acknowledge experience and knowledge. Assist students in becoming rapidly recognized and entering the labor market.

Please note that the APEL.Q process will lead to only an DBA degree from Paris-U, not a dual degree. For more information, read more HERE.