E-business, or electronic business, uses electronic means to support and expand the influence of a company. Many students learn to use e-business to help increase the reach of a company’s brand through online ads and commercials or by conversing with customers through chat rooms and interactive messaging services.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.