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Recognition of prior learning (work-based entry route) To enroll in the PhD program you need, next to a sound command of the English language, one of three things: To prove that you’ve attained a masters degree; To prove that you’ve got sufficient working experience; To be able to present recognition of prior learning. What is Recognition of Prior Learning? This is where we accept a previous qualification as meeting the learning outcomes (or covering the syllabus) for a course or module, so you don’t need to take it as part of your degree. This reduces the number of modules [...]

PhD and DBA at Swiss School of Management What are the differences and when which? Swiss School of Management offers doctoral candidates two focused pathways towards a doctoral degree: a doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA). Both degrees are on the highest academic level (level 8 by the EQF framework), but there is a significant difference between the nature of the programs. Using this table, one gets a clear overview of the similarities and differences between a PhD and a DBA. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Candidate profile Researchers, [...]