PhD in Communication Studies European College for Liberal Studies

Program duration: 2 up to 4 academic years, part-time
Program format: Part-time, Online
Program language: English
Degree awarded: Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Studies (PhD)
Deadline: no deadline to apply
Location: Online
Starting dates: 6

Program duration

Part-time students can earn a Doctorate in 2 up to 4 academic years.

Kick-start your studies up to 6 times per year

Students can choose between multiple starting dates in the fall, winter, spring, and summer of each academic year. Our modular course design and program structure allows for an optimal further education planning.

Because of the program's flexible structure and modular design, multiple starting dates are available throughout the academic year in October, November, January, February, April, or May.

Study online

Study destinations

Students can transfer between campuses on a quarterly basis with guaranteed program compatibility. Our quarter-based academic calendar allows for a continuous study abroad experience across Europe and Asia.

Postgraduate students can study abroad in 6 of our 9 global campus locations in Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels, Madrid, Tokyo, and Zurich.

Our campuses are all located in the city center of several exciting destinations. Students are encouraged to transfer between campuses for one or more quarters, but may also choose a single campus as their destination of choice. Students who prefer shorter periods abroad can join our seminar courses taught by visiting professors at several of our campuses throughout the academic year.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of the study program students receive an international private Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Studies (PhD) awarded by the school's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned.

Learn more about our Doctorate in Communication Studies:

• Visit us on-campus
• Join a trial class
• Schedule an individual (virtual) appointment
• Join a local campus info session: upcoming info sessions – United International Businessupcoming info sessions – United International Business Schools (UIBS) Schools (UIBS)

Join one of our upcoming Postgraduate/Doctor program webinars:

Sign up here: upcoming postgraduate/doctor webinars – United International Business Schools (UIBS)

Teaching schedule

Courses are scheduled across main and branch campuses from Monday to Saturday between 8:30 and 18:30, typically in sessions of 3 hours each and in an intensive seminar format with visiting professors, providing students the flexibility to combine work and studies, and fostering inter-campus exchanges and global networking. Refer to the course planning for further details on the availability of seminar courses. Additional courses may be available online; additional academic policies and conditions will apply.

Program requirements

DBA courses

• ACA7001 - Applied Research Techniques (5)
• BUS7001 - Corporate Social Responsibility (5)
• BUS7002 - Global Business Development (5)
• BUS7102 - Advanced Cases in Global Business (5)
• COM7002 - Corporate Communication Strategies (5)
• ECO7001 - Advanced International Economics (5)
• HUM7001 - Advanced Organizational Behavior (5)
• HUM7003 - Global Leadership Styles (5)
• INF7001 - Management Information Systems (5)
• INT8801 - Postgraduate Dissertation Proposal (5)
• INT8802 - Postgraduate Dissertation (10)
• MAN7001 - Strategic Decision-making (5)
• QUA7001 - Quantitative Research Methods (5)

Ph.D. courses

• ACA7001 - Applied Research Techniques (5)
• CUL7001 - Applied Cultural Theories (5)
• HUM7002 - Advanced Psychology (5)
• INT8801 - Postgraduate Dissertation Proposal (5)
• INT8802 - Postgraduate Dissertation (10)
• MAN7105 - Advanced Cases in Global Management (5)
• QUA7001 - Quantitative Research Methods (5)
• SOC7001 - Advanced Sociology (5)

Higher Education courses

• ACA7002 - Global Perspectives on Teaching and Learning (5)
• ACA7003 - Higher Education Course Design and Preparation (5)
• ACA7004 - Higher Education Teaching and Evaluation (5)
• ACA7101 - Advanced Cases in Higher Education (5)

Our truly global community of students, faculty, and staff, is made up of 95+ different nationalities from around the world, with students showing great appreciation for cultural diversity and entrepreneurial initiative.

Career preparation and job placement

Our Careers Department supports our students in planning their career paths by:

• organizing several career seminars
• offering the possibility of meeting with business professionals interested in recruiting
• maintaining job and internship listings on our Careers Portal.

Our study programs are designed to meet the demands of a broad range of business professions. Students are also assisted with finding attractive internships and jobs with local as well as multinational companies and organizations. In addition, we also review our students' CVs and provide useful tips for job interviews.

Dedicated career services

With the help from our dedicated career services and our online career center, students and alumni get the career support they need to help their professional careers take off.

Our dedicated career department organizes relevant career seminars and guest speaker events on a quarterly basis, and our online career center provides 24/7 access to the latest job offers and internship opportunities and to a wide range of videos and articles with helpful tips and advice.

Professional career perspectives

Our professional study programs prepare students for a wide range of professions across a wide range of industries. Important to note is that our programs do not aim for access to regulated professions or government employment. While access to government employment may be limited because of the private nature of our degrees, several alumni do work for government authorities in a number of positions.