From The Dean A Message From The Dean When a prospective candidate asks me whether to pursue a PhD or a DBA, I begin with the problem that has brought them to doctoral study. What have they observed that they cannot yet explain? What decision are they being asked to make without adequate evidence? The […]
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From The Dean Scholarly Snapshot “Doctoral education is not merely a process of credential acquisition, but a formative journey in personal mastery. At its core, the PhD cultivates self-discipline, resilience, and intellectual independence—capacities that underpin effective leadership. Through sustained scholarly immersion, long-horizon thinking, and responsibility for one’s own progress, candidates develop the ability to lead
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From The Dean From Practice To Reflection Rethinking Doctoral Study for Senior Professionals For much of the modern university’s history, doctoral study has been framed primarily as a process of research training. Candidates are taught how to identify gaps in the literature, apply established methodologies, and produce original findings within tightly bounded academic conventions. This
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From The Dean Article Summary “The most compelling literature reviews do more than summarize prior studies — they map the scholarly terrain, identify patterns, and trace the evolution of thought across time. By exposing critical gaps and enduring questions, the review becomes the intellectual bridge between past research and future inquiry. It is through this
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From The Dean Article Summary In this message, Professor Henderson welcomes doctoral students into the deeper purpose of scholarly life. Drawing on years of experience mentoring researchers, he outlines the mindset needed to thrive: one built on clarity of purpose, disciplined perseverance, and the willingness to transform. This piece sets the tone for the months
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Newest Doctoral Candidates For April 2025 At Monarch Business School Switzerland, we take great pride in welcoming an exceptional cohort of new doctoral candidates who exemplify the academic rigor, professional excellence, and global vision that define our institution. These individuals are embarking on a transformative journey of advanced research and personal discovery across diverse fields—from
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I hope that over the next weeks you reach out to others. You recognize your inner nature and the balance you need to maintain, you strive to appreciate, support and encourage your fellow colleagues and that you put your wisdom into practice. There has never been a more crucial time in our lives than now for us to be thinking in this manner.
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Often Candidates attending the Doctoral seminars have heard me speak of the factor of success in completing a PhD. I liken them to tools that we need in our toolbox. I repeat often that the most intelligent person is not necessarily the one who completes the PhD in the best fashion, or even completes the PhD at all. There are other factors that are more important to the successful completion of the dissertation and program.
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Meet the accomplished professionals who successfully completed their doctoral studies in 2025, bringing deep leadership experience and rigorous scholarship to Monarch Switzerland.
Meet the accomplished professionals who successfully completed their doctoral studies in 2025, bringing deep leadership experience and rigorous scholarship to Monarch Switzerland.
