Studying hard towards a PHD

Studying hard towards a PHD

One can choose from a variety of PhD courses in different subjects.

A PhD is arguably the highest in the hierarchy of qualifications one can attain. People who commonly study for a PhD include those working in academics like teachers or professors. A PhD can add value to corporate who are mid-career and aim towards a better or different job profile.

Whatever your subject of choice is, your dissertation has to add value into the existing knowledge pool that is available on the topic. It has to be innovative and ably supported by primary data (collected via questionnaires, surveys,colds calls) and secondary data (information available in journals/the Internet/other sources). Your research must present some radical views and reflect your own understanding of the subject.

It is recommended that you choose a subject close to your heart. It helps if the subject is part of the industry you work in or what you teach as your PhD will involve a lot of exploring and probing into. It is useful to have a platform to base your studies on so that it will be easier to do your research.

Getting a PhD involves having a postgraduate degree and years of work experience. Different universities have different requirements. You need to submit an application which includes a detailed explanation about your subject, why you have chosen it and how you intend to go about your research.

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) launched its PhD program in 2009. A Doctorate in Business Administration is offered by Abu Dhabi University (ADU) and the University of Wollongong.

The Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi also offers a PhD in Engineering.

Education Tips

Choose a subject that is close to your heart.

A number of UAE schools offer PhD coyrses.

Your research must show radical views on topic.

Entrepreneurs thrive and succeed

Entrepreneurs thrive and succeed.

In today’s competitive job market it’s survival of the fittest.

When did you last learn something new, or take a risk at work? Doing your job well today may not be enough to secure your long-term employability, however hard you may work. According to Paul Brown, writing for forbes magazine, everyone will have to become an ‘’entrepreneur’’ of sorts. Even if you don’t ever start  a business, even if you don’t know what P&L and ROI stand for , if you want to work well into the future, you need to start seeing yourself differently.

For most of us, the future will involve a number of jobs and even career changes as a matter of survival. And just like Darwin’s theory of evolution, it’s survival of the fittest. In a world where contract work and part-time work have become prevalent, those with an entrepreneurial attitude will thrive. Anyone following the outdated set of rules that say,’’   Qualifications will get you a good job,’’ will struggle. What does ‘’being entrepreneurial mean?

Developing a greater awareness of your skills and strengths knowing what makes you unique and how you stand out

Being willing to take risks – experimenting with career possibilities and capitalizing on interests that could earn money.

Looking outside your everyday experience to identify opportunities that could be relevant to your future or to your friends, family or others in your network.

After self-assessment, you may realize you already have this attitude, or may need to transition into it to future-proof yourself.

Career Tips

Develop a greater awareness of your skills and strengths

Identify opportunities that could be relevant to your future

Experiment with career possibilities& capitalize on interests