The Doctorate of Political Economy is an extensive study of the political and diplomatic trends of today, requiring the students to have a solid background in the field both academically and professionally. The program consists of political modules that lead to a broad perspective of the international problems from the points of view of the different parties involved. The program targets individuals who wish to excel in this field of ever increasing importance and who wish to obtain an international perspective on their previous education and experience. It is also aimed at individuals wishing to give their career an academic direction, thus entering the fields of applied research, political consulting and lecturing in the field of diplomacy/political science. Core Stage
> Research Methodology & Design I	> Research Methodology & Design II
Specialization Stage
> Advanced Political Economy > World and Comparative Politics > International Relations	> Law and the State > Advanced Political Theory
Dissertation Stage
> Dissertation	> Dissertation Defense

Swiss Management Center welcomes qualified applicants with no discrimination towards their gender, age, cultural, ethnic, religious and racial backgrounds. Distance learning candidates are admitted on a continuous basis.

Admission at Swiss Management Center sets minimum criteria which have been designed to identify applicants who have sound academic potential and who show creativity, critical thinking, social and moral values, evidence of English language proficiency and strong motivation.

Successful applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

Master degree from an internationally recognized academic institution.
Min. 4 years of work experience in executive or senior management positions
Proficiency in English.<a href="http://www.smcdl.com/?admission/bd1e4a86494b35ca1ef9188d871f73a3"><img style="float: right;" alt="apply-now" src="/images/stories/layout/apply-now.png" height="22" width="90" /></a>

Duration:

The program is entirely flexible and thus its duration depends on your progress and on the time and effort you are prepared to dedicate. Students are free to start courses at any time, this is to honor and support the particular agendas of our students who are mainly working professionals in managerial positions. Nevertheless at the beginning of each course, together with your professor, you will construct a schedule for the completion of the course.

Starting Date:

Due to the flexible structure of the program, enrollment is on an ongoing basis. Supported through the asynchronous method of studying, admitted students may commence their studies at any time in alignment with their personal and professional commitments.

Payment Option 1 One Single Payment of € 9.900 Total Tuition* € 9.900     This payment option settles the entire tuition in one installment. No further fees pending. Payment Option 2 One Time Deposit € 2.500 Per Course Fee (7 Courses) € 990 Dissertation & Research (incl. Defense)  € 1.500 Total Tuition € 10.930   The deposit is payable before commencement of the program. Each course fee is payable upon activation. You may activate a course at your convenience, thus giving you maximum flexibility. Tuitions valid from May 8, 2012

SMC recognizes the need to create equal academic opportunities amongst candidates. We thus are diligent in providing financial support to motivated high potentials who face difficulties in the settlement of our regular tuition fees. For this purpose, SMC has inaugurated a Scholarship Fund, available to qualified self-funding students.

The Fund considers the following applications:
- Candidates who prove sustained past/present academic excellence
- Candidates who are unemployed
- Candidates who part of a low income environment.
- Other (personal) constraints on a case by case basis

Scholarship grants for Doctoral level programs are applicable for the research work primarily and less for the general education component. Doctoral programs are considered as advanced degrees, and therefore assistance is primarily available for scientific contributions planned.

 

- The available scholarships are provided as non-cash subsidies deductible from the regular tuition.
- Swiss Management Center DOES NOT provide full scholarships.
- Swiss Management Center DOES NOT financially support students studying at other universities.

Criteria of Evaluation & Acceptance:

- Scholarship Requests are only reviewed in combination with Applications for Admission to an SMC distance learning program.
- Scholarship Requests submitted subsequent to admission will not be considered.
- To apply for a scholarship, please mark and fill the according section within the online Application for Admission procedure. Students with outstanding academic achievements are assigned the highest levels of scholarships.
- Annual quotas applicable in regards to the country of origin of the applicant.
- Only candidates who have submitted the entire package of required documents will be evaluated.
- Previously rejected applications will not be reconsidered.
- No inquiries on results shall be given in advance of the date announced to the candidate for the decision.
- Applicants who have been granted Scholarships will be informed by the Admissions Committee in writing, indicating the level of financial assistance.
- The regular process of enrolment and study is applicable to the students from the decision rendering onwards.
- SMC reserves the right to require additional documents from candidates in regards to their financial eligibility.