The Doctor of Literature is awarded as a Higher Doctoral degree and is a postgraduate research degree which recognizes a Candidates previously published work in a stated field. A higher doctorate degree is typically considered of a higher standing than that of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Higher Doctorates are based on the merit of the work presented by the Candidate of a body of significant previously published work. If this refers to your own situation we encourage you to submit an application and push your career to new heights.
Manuscript
The award of the D. Litt. degree is based on the submission of a manuscript that combines the previously published work into a unified whole that demonstrates a clear contribution to the field.
Post-Doctoral
The program is considered as more advanced than a Ph.D. level degree and requires a greater integration and synthesis of concepts within the research domain.
Domains
The Doctor of Literature program may be submitted in any area of management studies, economics or political economy or another field as long as it has relevance to management or administration scholarship.
Program Dates
The program has a rolling admission and be undertaken at any time.
Duration
The duration of the program varies per Candidate. The critical component of the program is that the Candidate is able to submit the completed manuscript within 36 months of being accepted for consideration of the degree.
Study Mode
The study mode for the program is as an External Candidate.
Manuscript Presentation
Candidates are not required to defend their manuscript and the awarding of the degree is wholly based on the submission of the manuscript. However, Monarch Business School may elect for the Candidate to present the manuscript in front of a Board of Examiners if it so deems necessary.
Cost
The registration fee for consideration of the manuscript is 10,000 Euros. 50% of the fee is payable at registration with the balance payable at submission or at month 12 whichever comes first.
- Monthly Tuition Fee = 312.50 Euros
The Doctor of Literature program enables the researcher or practitioner to truly shine. They are able to bring their years of experience and knowledge to bear on their field and demonstrate to both the professional and academic fields the significant contribution of their work.
Dr. David Bevan – Supervisor of Higher Degree Candidates
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