DPROF Doctor of Professional Studies Monarch Business School Switzerland
DPROF Doctor of Professional Studies
Obtain the recognition you deserve Shape your future career The Doctor of Professional Studies (DPROF) is designed to meet the requirements of high performing working professionals with substantial managerial experience. The program allows practicing managers to incorporate their existing managerial knowledge and experience into their study program. The focus of the program is unique as it is tailored to the context of the practitioner’s professional work environment and experience. Candidates create their learning path choosing the most appropriate steam for their professional competencies. The flexible design of the programs allows you to create your own learning schedule with 24/7 x 365 access to world class resources.
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Degree
HIGHLIGHTS Leverage your existing knowledge and experience Transform your professional experience into a high-level academic credential Benefit from skills-based coursework Magnify your industry potential Obtain the Master in Passing degree (MPROF)
"The doctor of professional studies was the best program for my area of expertise working with clients on professional development. The DPROF allowed me to focus specifically on the area of interest of my coaching practice and bring my years of experience into the academic context. The decision proved to be highly valuable to my career." Dr. Justin James Kennedy South Africa
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DPROF CANDIDATE PROFILE This program is designed for highperforming working professionals with substantial professional experience at a advanced management level.
Monarch Switzerland was an unexpected and very positive surprise. Not only was the initial contact very helpful, personal and supportive, questions were answered transparently and immediately which made the process of enrolling in the program very easy. Compared to other institutions, I felt recognized as a person - not just as a number. Being in touch with my personal mentor right from the beginning made me feel so reassured that starting this program was definitely the right choice. The whole course has been developed in a very easy to use program that made working as comfortable as possible for the student. Tina Dyck, Founder Mental Drive Doctor of Professional Studies Candidate Switzerland
PROGRAM
STRUCTURE The design of the program includes research modules and the completion of a professional manuscript.
Year 1 Coursework
Review of Past Learning Experiences or Portfolio of Published Works
Research Training
Research Skills Research Orientation
Manuscript
Research Proposal
Year 2
Literature and Field Research Manuscript Writing
Year 3
Manuscript Perfecting Oral Presentation
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PROGRAM STREAMS Candidates may enter the program in one of the streams that best suits their professional situation.
DPROF Work-Based Learning
For professionals who wish to study a specific managerial issue of importance within their professional environment.
DPROF Published Works
For professionals with published articles or books who wish to formally include their works within an academic degree.
DPROF Coaching
For active coaching professionals who wish to deepen their knowledge of academic theory and scholarship to enrich their professional practice.
DPROF Engeneering
For engineering professionals working in a management capacity to generate a practice-based research project in their area of interest within the context of their professional work environment.
DPROF Finance & Investments
For finance-oriented professionals to research a critical issue in accounting, finance and investments important to their organization and work environment.
DPROF Sales & Business Development
For sales-oriented professionals to examine issues essential to organizational development, sales, business development and account management.
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DURATION The time frame for completing the program is 36 months. Depending on the knowledge, experience and individual background of the candidate the program duration may be shortened.
STUDY MODE Fully online using Monarch’s digital campus. 24 hour, 7 day a week access to the learning materials and resources.
TUITION Flexible payment options. Visit our website for the current program fees.
ADMISSION Graduates from accredited Bachelor & Master programs. Candidates lacking an advanced degree yet holding a professional designation, CA, CPA, CFA or the equivalent managerial experience may be admitted to the program at the discretion of the Dean.
APPLICATION The program has rolling admission and can be started anytime. www.umonarch.ch/apply
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CONTACT UGSM-Monarch Business School GmbH • www.umonarch.ch