(1) GENERAL INFORMATION

This Ph.D. may properly be called doctorate because of its focus on the application of theoretical knowledge to the advancement of diplomatic practice, rather than the advancement of academic knowledge for its own sake. This degree should be recognised by as the most appropriate post-Master's route to pursue a career within governmental bodies and international organizations.

Euclid's DDIA is a research-based, professional-practice doctoral program thematically focused on the areas of international relations, global governance, NGO affairs, Islamic diplomacy and bioethical diplomacy.

Our aim is to produce high-quality doctoral research on critical international affairs issues, keeping in mind the need to more effectively use technology, innovation and change in a complex international context. This DDIA program enables students to become recognized subject-matter experts in their field of research; to acquire the necessary understanding and expertise in appropriate research design, data-collection methods and data-analysis techniques; to enable students to conduct, write-up and disseminate high-quality research of doctoral standard; and to achieve a greater level of effectiveness as a professional practitioner in managing inter-governmental relations, innovation and change.

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(2) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Academic qualifications

You should normally have or expect to hold a Master’s degree in management (MBA, MA or MSc) or related discipline from a recognized institution.

Practitioner experience

You should also have management experience of at least 3 years pre- or post-Master’s. Applicants without an appropriate Master’s level qualification will be considered where they have substantial compensating business and professional experience.

Language requirements

The DDIA is conducted in English and the final thesis is written and examined in English. Students whose first language is not English or who have not already studied successfully in an English-speaking environment will be required to provide evidence of advanced proficiency in English. Recent TOEFL (minimum 580) or IELTS (minimum 6.5) test results will be required. Spoken fluency is essential.

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(3) PROGRAM ORGANIZATION

The program consists of a combination of regular courses, independent studies with individual research and supervision. It is structured to be part-time so that students may combine research with ongoing careers. It has two sequential elements:

Part I: Theory and Research in Cultures and Religions, History, Foreign Languages, International Affairs, Diplomacy, International Organizations, NGOs, sustainable development (approximately two years of part-time study).

A series of preparatory courses are selected to form the groundwork of the DDIA roadmap. This should be done in close cooperation with a Euclid counselor.

This period leads to:

• A pilot proposal
• A full literature review as a working paper of a publishable standard
• A project report and a research plan
• Any complementary courses required by the student’s thesis committee

The successful completion of this first stage is compulsory in order to move on to the second part of the program.

Part II: DDIA Research and Thesis. (approximately two years of part-time study).

The DDIA Research and Thesis element of the program consists primarily of individual research, under the supervision of Euclid's network extended faculty, who bring together a broad range of expertise and international reputation in technology, innovation and change management.

The DDIA thesis should be a piece of work which a capable, well-qualified and diligent student, who is properly supported and supervised, can produce in four to five years of part-time study. The DDIA thesis should exhibit substantial evidence of original scholarship and contain material of a publishable standard.

A candidate for the degree of Doctorate of Business Administration is required to show ability to conduct original investigations, to test, apply and/or examine ideas – his/her own or others’, and to understand the relationship of his/her theme to a wider field of knowledge. This may involve the identification of current issues and the application of theory relevant to problem-solving in the candidate's work environment and/or the identification of both theoretical and practical issues to facilitate future implementation of operational and/or strategic plans within his/her organisation.

Home Page of the John Jay School of Diplomacy and Intl Affair

Euclid Basic Course List (R/E) for the DDIA

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(4) APPLICATIONS

There is no standard degree roadmap for this degree. Prospective students should register online and contact Euclid admissions to be assigned to a thesis supervisor who will also determine what courses will be required for the preparatory phase.