Standard Program Objectives:
Specifications and Study Duration:
The PhD requires learners to complete 10 units equivalent to 100 credit hours and Dissertation Writing equivalent to 40 credit hours, and a Thesis Defense equivalent to 40 credit hours, making the total credit hours of the program equivalent to 180 credit hours.
Study Duration: 3 Academic Years divided into three semesters equivalent to 24 calendar months plus a two-month break between each semester, making the whole duration of the degree 28 calendar months minimum.
Entry Requirements
This level is designed for learners who are typically aged 25 years and above.
IFTC’s policy regarding access to our qualifications is that:
They should be available to everyone who is capable of reaching the required standards.
They should be free from any barriers that restrict access and progression.
There should be equal opportunities for all those wishing to access the qualifications.
For learners who have recently been in education or training, the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
Completed final year of a Master’s Degree
Equivalent international qualifications
Three years of professional experience
For those for whom English is not their first language, we recommend the following standards of proficiency in English language skills or an approved equivalent for these qualifications:
IELTS 6.0
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 169 or above
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 51-54 – OR –
At least reach level B2 at
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Modes of Delivery
Full-time
Part-time
Blended learning
Distance learning
Units and Credits of Program
The PhD is a 180-credit hours (ECTS) qualification.Learners must achieve all units (All units are mandatory).
Units and Credits Of Program
- Doctorate Degree is a 180-credit hours (ECTS) qualification.
- Learners must achieve all units (All units are mandatory)
Unit | Title | Level | Credit |
Unit 1 | Organizational Leadership | 8 | 10 |
Unit 2 | New Business Venture | 8 | 10 |
Unit 3 | Finance and Capital Markets | 8 | 10 |
Unit 4 | Advanced Research Methodology | 8 | 10 |
Unit 5 | Advanced Statistics for Business | 8 | 10 |
Dissertation Writing | 8 | 40 | |
Unit 6 | Branding Strategy | 8 | 10 |
Unit 7 | Business Performance Analysis | 8 | 10 |
Unit 8 | Managing Human Capital in Global Context | 8 | 10 |
Unit 9 | Managing Projects Innovatively | 8 | 10 |
Unit 10 | Strategic Business Communication | 8 | 10 |
Thesis Defense | 8 | 40 |