PHD BY RESEARCH
The PhD by Research program aims to produce graduates who will contribute to the body of knowledge in specific fields of study or who will provide innovative, theory-based, systematic, and practical solutions to the significant concerns of specific industries.
Graduates will have advanced systematic knowledge and skills applied in a highly specialized or complex multidisciplinary field of professional work, research, or further study that requires management expertise, innovation, and leadership. Graduates will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of theories and concepts necessary to advance learning and professional practice. They will also practice research skills and provide a critical perspective on the real-world complex issues related to a specific field of study.
The PhD by Research program aims to further hone the research skills of the candidate, acquired mostly through experience under the professional guidance of specialist(s) in their area of specialization. The program allows the candidate to earn the degree through the submission and successful defense of a dissertation, without the usual academic course requirements. This program requires the candidate to devote almost their entire residency to research.
Admission Requirements
The following are admission requirements in this program:
1. For admission to graduate work for the degree of PhD by Research, an applicant must comply with the following requirements:
- • Be a holder of an MS degree from a recognized institution in the same area admission to the PhD degree that is applied for
- • Have a grade point average of 1.75 or better in the MS degree program
- • Have at least 3 years’ experience in research beyond the MS degree
- • Have been a sole, senior, or lead author of at least one published paper in the intended area of specialization (excluding the MS and BS theses) in reputable refereed journals
2. A duly accomplished application form must be submitted with the following documents:
- • Original and photocopy of the Official Transcript of Records from all tertiary and graduate institutions attended, in English language, with no remarks and with an explanation of the grading system used
- • Photocopy of BS and MS diplomas
- • Certification from the immediate head of the agency that the applicant has at least 3 years of satisfactory research experience
- • Reprints or copies of the applicant’s publications (at least one from reputable journals) wherein the applicant is the sole or senior author
- • Capsule research proposal not exceeding 5 pages, which shall include the title, rationale, objectives, methodology, and references
- • For international students: Certification from the Office of the University Registrar of their previous university attended that the medium of instruction is English (if applicable), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) results, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) results, or its equivalent
- • Application fee (may be paid by bank transfer or in cash)
- • Sealed letters of references from two former professors, superiors, or colleagues and a letter of reference from the applicant’s former master’s degree adviser
Contact
Asst. Prof. Roxanne T. Aguinaldo
College Secretary
School of Management
University of the Philippines Mindanao
Email Address: somcs.upmindanao@up.edu.ph