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Doctor of Philosophy in Economic Development

Programme philosophy / purpose

This PhD trains senior scholars and economic leaders to design strategies that grow local economies from community to national level. Year 1 is comparative study of economic development systems worldwide, local systems, and the impact of policy on communities. Year 2 is deep analysis of economic development strategies - business models, agriculture, human skills, housing, fair distribution plus research methods and desk research. Year 3 is doctoral research, field research, defense, impact and implementation of reform.

The standards of analysis for every economic model are data, constitutional law, and Bible law case study on stewardship, justice, and equal opportunity. Graduates will produce national economic development roadmaps and a doctoral thesis to increase foreign income through international marketing of local products and services and reduce congestion in rural, town, and city areas.

Level
Doctoral - NQA Level 10
Programme code
PHD-ED
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
100% Online - Research-based
Key features

Why choose this programme.

100% Online Study

Access from any African nation.

Real-World Applied Research

Thesis must produce a national economic development roadmap.

3-Year Research Based

External Examination

International PhD standards.

N$6,950 Registration

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How you'll study

Attended online via e-Learning.

This is a fully online tertiary programme. All modules are delivered and attended through our e-Learning platform (Moodle) at online.aspguniversity.com - where you watch lectures, access materials, submit assessments and sit examinations. Your e-Learning login is provisioned after registration, and your grades and transcript stay in sync with your student record.

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