Post-Doctoral Degree by Article Publication

A Publication-Based Post-Doctoral Program for Accomplished Professionals

The Post-Doctoral Degree by Article Publication at Monarch Business School Switzerland offers an academically rigorous and professionally relevant pathway for accomplished leaders, executives, and scholar-practitioners who wish to extend their doctoral-level contribution through sustained scholarly publication. Designed exclusively for candidates holding an earned doctoral degree, the program enables individuals to deepen their intellectual influence, refine their research identity, and engage meaningfully with contemporary debates in management, leadership, and the social sciences.

This article-based modality is particularly suited to professionals whose ongoing responsibilities make a traditional monograph less aligned with their scholarly goals. By focusing on a structured sequence of publishable academic articles, candidates are able to transform practical experience, applied insights, and theoretical reflection into academically recognized contributions that can be disseminated more widely and more frequently than a single manuscript. The approach strengthens the candidate’s visibility within the scholarly community while maintaining high relevance to organizational, societal, and ethical challenges faced in contemporary practice.

Ultimately, the Post-Doctoral Degree by Article Publication provides a distinguished avenue for post-doctoral candidates seeking to build an authoritative academic profile, enhance their professional credibility, and influence global management discourse through disciplined, high-quality research output. It is an ideal pathway for individuals committed to advancing responsible management thought while maintaining active engagement in their professional or academic careers.

Program Structure

The Post-Doctoral Degree by Article Publication follows a structured, publication-driven framework designed to support the development of a coherent and meaningful contribution to management and the social sciences. The program unfolds over a 24-month period, during which candidates produce four scholarly articles, each completed within a six-month research and writing cycle. This steady cadence ensures disciplined progress while maintaining compatibility with the professional obligations of senior practitioners and executives.

Research Phase

Across the four articles, candidates must demonstrate both external scholarly validation and internal contribution to Monarch’s research ecosystem:

  • A minimum of two articles must be published in peer-reviewed management or social science journals of recognized standing.
    These publications should reflect rigorous academic development, engagement with contemporary theory, and the capacity to contribute meaningfully to global scholarly discourse.

  • The remaining articles may be published within Monarch’s institutional outlets, including the Monarch Research Paper Series or other approved Monarch journals.
    These internal publications allow candidates to deepen their relationship with Monarch’s scholarly community while expanding the School’s intellectual footprint.

Authorship and Institutional Attribution

To maintain the integrity and clarity of the candidate’s scholarly contribution, all articles must be single-authored, reflecting the candidate’s independent research capability; and exclusively attributed to either Monarch Business School Switzerland or the Monarch Global Research Institute. No co-authorship or external institutional affiliation is permitted. This ensures a clear academic lineage and strengthens Monarch’s institutional research identity.

Coherent Scholarly Corpus

Although developed as individual articles, the four works must together form a unified scholarly corpus. Candidates are expected to advance a consistent line of inquiry across the publication sequence, demonstrating conceptual progression, thematic integration, and intellectual depth. The articles may address different facets of a topic, but they must remain connected by a coherent framework that contributes cumulatively to the candidate’s field of expertise. This ensures the overall body of work provides a meaningful and recognizable contribution to responsible management thought.

Supervisory Model and Research Autonomy

Supervision within the program follows a directive model appropriate for post-doctoral scholarship. The supervisory role concentrates on ensuring academic adequacy, methodological coherence, research ethics, and alignment with program standards. Candidates, however, are expected to operate with full autonomy—managing their own research timelines, meeting publication deadlines, and maintaining independent scholarly initiative throughout the program. This mirrors the expectations placed on academic researchers and senior scholar-practitioners within professional and university settings.

Research Ethics and Quality Standards

All work must adhere to Monarch’s academic integrity standards and accepted norms of responsible research. Candidates are expected to demonstrate methodological soundness, theoretical awareness, and a balanced integration of academic insight with managerial or societal relevance. These standards ensure that the resulting corpus is not only intellectually rigorous but also aligned with the broader ethical commitments of Monarch as a Doctoral Institute of Advanced Management Studies.

Together, these structural elements ensure that the Post-Doctoral Degree by Article Publication provides a disciplined yet flexible pathway for producing a coherent and impactful scholarly contribution. By combining independent research, structured publication cycles, external peer review, and a unifying thematic arc, the program enables candidates to strengthen their academic identity and influence contemporary management discourse while remaining fully engaged in their professional careers.

Key Program Features

• 24-month post-doctoral program based on 4 scholarly articles
• Minimum two articles published in peer-reviewed management or social science journals. The remainder can be published in-house within the Monarch journals
• Articles must form a coherent scholarly corpus with a unified line of inquiry
• Designed for autonomous researchers capable of independent scholarly work
• Balanced theoretical and practical orientation supporting responsible management thought

Program Features

The Post-Doctoral Degree by Article Publication offers a structured and academically rigorous framework designed for post-doctoral candidates seeking to expand their scholarly influence through disciplined research output. The program emphasizes independent scholarship, conceptual clarity, and meaningful contribution to contemporary management and social science discourse. Candidates benefit from a focused publication cycle, academic advice, and a clear expectation of producing a coherent scholarly corpus that balances theory with practical managerial insight. With a 24-month duration and four publication cycles, the program provides a distinguished pathway for experienced professionals to strengthen their research portfolio and academic identity while maintaining active engagement in their professional careers.

Publication FrameworkA structured 24-month cycle requiring the production of four scholarly articles, each developed within a six-month research and writing interval.
Peer-Reviewed ContributionCandidates must publish at least two articles in peer-reviewed management or social science journals of recognized standing, demonstrating external scholarly validation.
Institutional PublicationRemaining articles may be published within Monarch’s institutional outlets,
including the Monarch Research Paper Series, contributing to the School’s research ecosystem.
Coherent Scholarly CorpusThe four articles must form a unified body of work, advancing a consistent
line of inquiry and demonstrating conceptual progression and thematic integration.
Single-Author WorkAll articles must be single-authored and solely attributed to Monarch Business School Switzerland or the Monarch Global Research Institute, preserving academic independence and institutional lineage.
Directive SupervisionPost-doctoral supervision follows an advisory model focused on academic adequacy, methodological coherence, research ethics, and the integrity of the emerging scholarly corpus.
Autonomous ResearchCandidates are expected to operate independently, managing deadlines, adhering to publication requirements, and maintaining the discipline appropriate to post-doctoral scholarship.
Professional RelevanceArticles must balance academic theory with practical managerial insight, producing research that is both conceptually rigorous and professionally meaningful.

Together, these features establish the Post-Doctoral Degree by Article Publication as a disciplined, research-intensive pathway for doctoral graduates seeking to expand their scholarly impact through sustained publication. By combining structured article cycles, directive supervision, and the expectation of producing a coherent and meaningful body of work, the program enables candidates to strengthen both their academic identity and professional credibility. The emphasis on independent authorship, rigorous peer review, and balanced theoretical–practical insight ensures that each candidate’s contribution advances responsible management thought while reinforcing Monarch’s position as a leading institution for reflective and impactful post-doctoral scholarship.

Program Philosophy

The Post-Doctoral Degree by Article Publication reflects Monarch’s commitment to rigorous, responsible, and practice-aware scholarship. The program embraces the idea that meaningful contribution to the management and social sciences can be achieved through disciplined, high-quality article-based research rather than a single monograph.

Candidates are encouraged to engage deeply with contemporary academic debates while drawing upon their professional experience to produce research that is both intellectually rigorous and socially relevant. Each article serves as a standalone scholarly contribution, yet together they must form a coherent and conceptually unified body of work that extends the candidate’s doctoral achievements.

The philosophy of the program supports independent scholarly development, fosters reflective engagement with theory and practice, and promotes responsible management thought through sustained, high-quality publication. Candidates emerge as contributors to academic discourse who balance conceptual clarity with practical insight and who demonstrate the autonomy expected of post-doctoral researchers.

Admission & Entry Requirements

Admission to the Post-Doctoral Degree by Article Publication is reserved for candidates who have already demonstrated academic maturity through the completion of an accredited doctoral degree and who possess the independence, discipline, and research capability required for high-level scholarly work. Applicants must show evidence of autonomous research ability, strong academic writing skills, and a clear conceptual direction for their post-doctoral publication agenda. Because the program emphasizes independent authorship and structured article production, candidates must be comfortable managing their own timelines, meeting publication expectations, and engaging with academic literature at an advanced level. Prior professional or academic experience in management, leadership, social science, or related fields is strongly advantageous.

Doctoral Qualification Applicants must hold an accredited doctoral degree (PhD, DBA, DSS, D.Man, or equivalent), demonstrating academic maturity and preparedness for post-doctoral research.
Autonomous Research Capability Candidates must demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research, manage their own timelines, and meet structured publication deadlines over the 24-month program duration.
Academic Writing Proficiency Strong academic writing skills are essential, as all four articles must be single-authored, scholarly in nature, and suitable for peer-reviewed publication.
Conceptual Orientation Applicants should demonstrate a clear thematic or conceptual direction for their post-doctoral publication agenda, ensuring the feasibility of producing a coherent scholarly corpus.
Professional or Academic Experience Relevant experience in management, leadership, social science, or related applied fields is strongly beneficial, supporting the program’s emphasis on combining academic rigor with practical insight.
Ethical and Scholarly Standards Candidates must adhere to Monarch’s academic integrity expectations and demonstrate readiness to conduct responsible, ethically grounded research at the post-doctoral level.

Collectively, these admissions requirements ensure that candidates entering the Post-Doctoral Degree by Article Publication possess the intellectual maturity, methodological grounding, and professional discipline necessary for advanced scholarly work. The program is designed for individuals who can engage critically with theory, operate independently as researchers, and contribute meaningfully to responsible management thought through sustained publication. By admitting only those prepared for the demands of post-doctoral scholarship, Monarch maintains the integrity, rigor, and academic excellence expected of a leading doctoral institute.

Tuition

Tuition for the Post-Doctoral Degree by Article Publication follows Monarch’s milestone-based doctoral fee structure, designed to support the sustained research and publication activity required throughout the program’s 24-month duration. Tuition is assessed on a quarterly basis, providing ongoing access to supervisory guidance, academic resources, digital library services, and administrative support.

The quarterly tuition fee is €3,250, payable at the beginning of each academic quarter. Candidates may alternatively arrange a monthly payment schedule to facilitate financial planning and continuity of study. This structure ensures uninterrupted support across the four six-month publication cycles that define the program.

Candidates who require additional time beyond the standard 24-month period may continue their registration on an extension basis at 50% of the regular tuition rate. This continuation option is assessed annually and provides candidates with the flexibility to complete their remaining publications while preserving full academic standing and supervisory access.

Details regarding tuition, administrative fees, and payment procedures are included in the official Application and Information Package, available upon request.

Who Should Apply

The Post-Doctoral Degree by Article Publication is designed for experienced professionals and scholar-practitioners who wish to extend their doctoral accomplishments through structured, high-quality scholarly publication. The program is ideal for those seeking to strengthen their research identity while remaining fully engaged in their professional careers.

• Doctoral graduates aiming to build a sustained record of scholarly publication
• Executives and senior professionals seeking to translate applied insight into academic contribution
• Consultants and advisors wishing to augment their credibility through peer-reviewed research
• Academics seeking an article-based post-doctoral pathway aligned with contemporary research norms
• NGO, IGO, and policy professionals producing research linked to societal and ethical challenges
• Scholar-practitioners committed to responsible management thought and reflective academic practice