Credit Hours by Semester
6 semesters
| Semester |
Credit Hours |
| First Semester |
12 |
| Second Semester |
12 |
| Third Semester |
12 |
| Fourth Semester |
12 |
| Fifth and Sixth Semesters |
20 |
| Total |
68 |
First Semester:
12 credit hours, consisting of 4 core courses common to all specializations. During this semester, students study foundational courses designed to facilitate a significant advancement in their skills related to scientific research, statistical analysis, and business management functions.
Second Semester:
12 credit hours, consisting of 4 core courses common to all specializations. During this semester, students study foundational courses necessary for developing essential skills in business management functions.
Third Semester:
12 credit hours, consisting of 4 courses: 3 compulsory courses within the chosen specialization, plus 1 elective course selected by the student from the options offered for that major. During this semester, students focus on coursework aimed at developing specialized skills for their doctoral studies.
Fourth Semester:
12 credit hours, comprising 4 courses. These include: one (1) core course—common to all specializations—designed to develop skills in writing research projects and formulating doctoral dissertation proposals; two (2) compulsory courses within the student’s field of specialization; and one (1) elective course within the same field. Through these courses, the student enhances their specialized doctoral-level competencies.
Fifth and Sixth Semesters:
20 credit hours, dedicated to the preparation of the applied doctoral dissertation.