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Doctoral degree programs consist of 60 European credits, equivalent to 40 American semester credits. Courses are assigned a number of credits, indicating the estimated workload. Each credit equals up to 30 learning hours, including contact hours, research hours, self-study hours and group-study hours. The workload of a typical part-time postgraduate student amounts to 5-10 credits and 150-300 learning hours per quarter. Students are assessed on a combination of attendance, participation, individual assignments, group assignments and exams. Assignments may include reading materials, term papers, reports, presentations, and others. The combination of these assessments provides students with an equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
Online
Doctoral degree programs consist of 60 European credits, equivalent to 40 American semester credits. Courses are assigned a number of credits, indicating the estimated workload. Each credit equals up to 30 learning hours, including contact hours, research hours, self-study hours and group-study hours. The workload of a typical part-time postgraduate student amounts to 5-10 credits and 150-300 learning hours per quarter. Students are assessed on a combination of attendance, participation, individual assignments, group assignments and exams. Assignments may include reading materials, term papers, reports, presentations, and others. The combination of these assessments provides students with an equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge.
Admission Requirements
5+
45+
Students should be fluent in English, and have obtained a Master degree (or equivalent qualification according to the European Qualifications Framework). Refer to the application process for further details on the recommended English language levels.
Degrees with 240 European credits or 160 American semester credits are typically considered equivalent if they are equivalent also on the European Qualifications Framework. Other degrees can be submitted along with your application for review by our Admissions Department. No distinction is made between academic or professional Master degrees.
Students who do not hold a business-related Master degree or equivalent may be required to complete an inbound assessment test prior to starting the program, and, depending on the results, earn an additional number of credits in leveling courses from the Master program in order to be fully prepared for our postgraduate programs.
4 Years
Jan
Feb
Domestic
39,000 CHF
International
39,000 CHF
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48 monthsProgramme duration
39,000 CHFTuition Fee/year
PhilosophyMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
Online
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
Online
Admission Requirements
Students should be fluent in English, and have obtained a Master degree (or equivalent qualification according to the European Qualifications Framework). Refer to the application process for further details on the recommended English language levels.
Degrees with 240 European credits or 160 American semester credits are typically considered equivalent if they are equivalent also on the European Qualifications Framework. Other degrees can be submitted along with your application for review by our Admissions Department. No distinction is made between academic or professional Master degrees.
Students who do not hold a business-related Master degree or equivalent may be required to complete an inbound assessment test prior to starting the program, and, depending on the results, earn an additional number of credits in leveling courses from the Master program in order to be fully prepared for our postgraduate programs.
Domestic
International
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