Doctoral Programs

Flexibility in learning, independence in the study, research with deep impact, outstanding faculty who are leaders in their fields, and the finest resources in academia- these qualities enable theCCU to offer outstanding doctoral programs in different academic disciplines.

Students are admitted to part-time or full-time degree programs via the CCU online doctoral learning model, with a minimum of three years required to complete their program, including the course work and dissertation

Doctoral Programs

by Department and Academic Area

CCU – Doctoral Experience

Students are forever changed by the CCU doctoral experience. They are challenged to ponder the most critical issues in different academic disciplines and to form insights by exploring levels of thinking that they never thought possible. They come to CCU with distinguished backgrounds and unlimited potential and develop into intellectual leaders, faculty at top business schools, and outstanding researchers.

At the heart of this experience are the relationships formed between doctoral students, faculty ,and research supervisors. In this collegial environment, students challenge each other, grow together, and enrich one another's learning experiences.

The wealth of knowledge and the transfer of experiences offered by CCU faculty distinguished world-class researchers, prominent scholars, and industry leaders, create an experience that doctoral students never forget.

CCU is a futuristic educational and research institute that offers students the opportunity of unlimited research dimensions that investigates tomorrow's world under the supervision of faculty members who are creating the future.

Doctoral students enjoy many benefits of belonging to the CCU community, including cross-registering into courses at the other schools and institutes at the University. Becoming a member of the Doctoral Cambridge Club in Switzerland or via one of the club sessions available worldwide. Enjoys placement opportunities and internship options offer by CCU and its partners in more than 19 countries worldwide.

ON-CAMPUS OR ONLINE

The Heart of Switzerland

Located in Lucerne's beautiful city at the heart of Switzerland, a country where the model of innovation is different. Switzerland remains at the top of the world innovation list for many years.

The innovative approach of the CCU doctoral learning model is no different from other CCU parts; it is always futuristic, innovative, and unique. CCU is an organization that chooses innovation as its way of life and offers one of the first-ever known innovation certifications and credentials, the'Certified Professional Innovator' CPI, in 1983.

CCU supports its staff's research through academic departments, institutes, and research bodies, including the Swiss Center for Strategic Studies (SCSS). CCU also offers and a range of interdisciplinary doctoral degrees.

CCU

DOCTORAL JOURNEY

Doctoral SUPERHUMAN 

RESEARCH, PROJECT AND SYSTEM

We live in a different world; the arrival of the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Transformation(DT), and the Pandemic experience changed the fundamental roles.

At Cambridge Corporate University, the future is our specialty, and we work hard to forecast, plan and secure a better tomorrow. When you pursue a doctoral degree at CCU, you are among the extraordinarily bright minds in the world, and you are one of those who create the future.Our doctoral classes, research workshops, and experience are different, interactive, futuristic, and innovative.

We created a new dimension into the future, and we are working hard to secure a different type of human power that will further reinvent the formula of human capital. At the CCU doctoral program, you will have the opportunity to be part of this new confidential research dimension.

The doctoral activities are symbolic of the CCU creative equation "Diversify equals Innovation andInnovation equals wealth." We structure our doctoral classes in limited numbers to allow for the required transfer of knowledge and experience.

The 'Human Organisation' is the system invented by talented scholars at Cambridge CorporateUniversity, where other power parameters are defined. The system is part of the SUPERHUMAN concept, philosophy, research, tools, and project invented and led by Prof.Dr. Hossam El-Shazly,the current CCU President. The system is one of the futuristic tools expected to dominate the next decade of human life and earth experience.

Available information about the system structure, tools, research, projects, and applications is currently limited outside the doctoral spectrum. However, if you see yourself as a futurist who can attend a mental trip to the new dimension, please write to the project committee atsuperhuman@cambridgecu.ch with your statement of purpose to book a seat in the next meeting exploring the world of SUPERHUMANS.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Students are admitted to part-time or full-time degree programs via the CCU online doctoral learning model, with a minimum of three years required to complete their program, including the course-track, research plan, and Dissertation.

The Doctoral Program consists of 8(eight) modules representing the program's course-track; eachModule lasts for 10(ten) weeks, and each values 30(thirty) academic credits. This includes theDoctoral Preparatory Module (DPM), which covers, among other subjects, The foundation of theDoctoral Research Plan and the Academic and Technical Writing (ATW) course offered under the supervision of the Yvon Pfeifer Writing(YWC) at the University.

The Doctoral Program requirements include the Doctoral Research Plan (DRP), which runs alongside the course-track and values 100(one-hundred) credits, and the Doctoral Dissertation(DD), which lasts for a minimum of 16 months, and values 200(two-hundred) Credits.

Program Academic Credits and Duration

Doctoral Course Track (DCT) 8(eight) modules (80 weeks) (240 Credits).

Doctoral Research Plan (DRP) (80 weeks) runs alongside the DCT (100 Credits).

Doctoral DissertationDissertation ( minimum 16 months) (200 Credits)

Doctoral Program (minimum 3 Years) (540 Credits)

For more information about the Dual Programs (Master-Doctoral) and Cross Area Specialisation

(CAS), please write to the doctoral office at doctoral@cambridgecu.ch

Doctoral Program Fee

Applications for admission to the program should be made to the Cambridge Corporate UniversitySwitzerland's Admission Office using the online application form or via writing to the RegistrarOffice at: registrar@cambridgecu.ch

In addition to the application form, applicants need to arrange for the following documents to be sent to the CCU Registrar Office using the online application form or via email to: registrar@cambridgecu.ch

1. Doctoral application

You should either complete the application online or download the application, complete it and send it via email.

2. Recent Curriculum Vitae (CV)

As part of your application to the doctoral program at CCU, you should provide the doctoral office with an updated copy of your CV.

3. Valid Passport or Identity Document (ID)

As part of your application to the doctoral program at CCU, you should provide the doctoral office with a valid and clear copy of your passport or ID document.

4. Digital Picture

High-resolution formal photo is required for the doctoral ID card, the application form, and theDPP(Digital Profile Photo)

5. Academic Qualifications, Transcripts, Diploma, and Proof of Existing Qualifications

Applicants should send a clear scanned copy of their recent degree, transcripts, and proof of existing qualifications. If your documents are not in English, you must upload a translation carried out by an accredited translator. Please ensure that scanned documents are clear and legible:failure to do so will result in delays in your application's processing. You should also scan there verse of your transcript if the mark scheme is explained there.

Qualifications in-progress: The transcript or mark sheet must include an up-to-date list of the subjects you have studied and the grades you have obtained in your studies so far. If you are at a university that does not supply transcripts or mark sheets, please ask your academic referees to comment in detail on your study progress. You may submit an application even if you are still awaiting some examination results; however, you must have fully graduated by the time you register at CCU.

Please list each in-progress course's title and credit value that you are currently studying on the application.

Qualifications already awarded: The transcript should include the information above, plus your final overall grade/classification and the date on which your qualification was awarded. You should supply this information for all university-level studies and any transfer programs or exchanges that you have undertaken. If your transcript does not include your final grade/classification and date of award, we will request either a certified copy of your degree certificate or a completed proof of degree form if we make you an offer of admission. Please do not send your original degree certificate, as we cannot return documents to you.Applicants currently or formerly registered at CCU do not need to supply transcripts of their CCU qualifications as these are generated internally.

6. Two Academic or Professional References

Doctoral Applicant should nominate two suitable referees by providing their contact details in the application. You must ensure that each of your nominated referees submits a reference in support of your application. You should use each referee's academic/official email address when nominating your referees. Once you have completed the References section of your application, your referees will automatically receive a reference request email from CCU asking them to submit their reference via email.You may submit your application without waiting until we have received your references; as long as you have successfully nominated two referees and completed all other mandatory sections of the application form, you are ready to submit your application.All references must be written or translated into English.

7. Doctoral Statement of Purpose (DSP)

Applicants to the CCU doctoral program should provide their Doctoral Statement of Purpose(DSP) that describes their academic interest in, understanding of, and suitability for that program, as well as the purpose and objectives in undertaking this graduate study and how the doctoral degree from CCU will reflect on their professional career.

The doctoral statement of academic purpose is an important part of your application. Selectors are looking for evidence of your academic motivation and suitability and what you can contribute to the program.Your statement(s) should be typed and no longer than two sides of A4 paper. There is no fixed word limit, but we expect statement(s) to be no longer than 1,000 - 1,500 words.

In your statement, you may wish to discuss the following:

• Motivation for undertaking the program (s)

• Academic interests, strengths, and background relevant to the program (s)

• Areas of specific interest within the program (s)

• Academic ambitions and/or research interests related to the program

• Any professional aspirations and how academic work within the program (s) might help you realize such aspirations

• Other relevant information, such as additional reading or research, work, or other relevant experience that has informed your decision to apply for the particular program (s)

8. PhD Applications / Research Statement/ Proposal

Applicants to the Doctor of Philosophy degree, Ph.D. should submit their research statement with other application documents.

You should state your research topic as accurately as possible. Your research statement/ proposal should address the following questions:

What is your general topic?

What questions do you want to answer?

Ph.D. applications that are received without a research proposal that addresses these questions will not be considered. Your proposal should be approximately 1,500 words in length

• Your research proposal must be your own work

• Make sure that each page has your name in the header or footer

• Make sure that you proofread your statement/ proposal before you send it, and make sure that you sent the final corrected version

• Stick to our recommended word limit - the selectors don't have time to read huge documents running too many pages.

9. English Test Score

There is no formal requirement to submit an English Test Score with your doctoral application; however, if the applicant cannot demonstrate fluency in the English language, an IELTS or TOEFL test report will also be required.

10.Payment confirmation of the application fee

to the provided CCU account via bank transfer,PayPal, or Credit-card Under no circumstances should payment card details be sent to CCU by email. Please note that the application fee is not refundable.A proportion of the application fee income that we receive each year is used to support students scholarship at CCU.