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What Is a Practitioner’s Doctorate?
Practitioner’s Doctorate programmes at EIU–Paris are advanced research-based qualifications tailored for senior professionals, consultants, and leaders who wish to apply high-level inquiry to real-world challenges in their industries. These doctorates emphasize workplace relevance, field-based impact, and applied innovation rather than traditional academic theory alone.
Unlike conventional PhDs, a Practitioner’s Doctorate at EIU–Paris:
1. Focuses on solving actual workplace or sector-specific problems through applied research
2.Is grounded in your professional practice, using your context as the research laboratory
3.Culminates in a 30,000-word action research thesis, with real-world implications
4.Involves conference/seminar participation to strengthen scholarly engagement
The entire programme is designed to help working professionals generate knowledge, shape policy, influence practice, and lead transformation within their domain.
The following degree titles represent common examples conferred at EIU–Paris under this practitioner-focused model. However, titles can be further customized based on your research focus and career domain:
Note: These are examples only. Based on your industry, expertise, and research topic, other professional doctorate titles are also possible.
Module 1: RBL810 – Research Methodology: Quantitative and Qualitative Analyses (30 ECTS)
Covers advanced research design, data collection, statistical and thematic analysis, and proposal writing. Completion and approval of a formal research proposal is required to proceed to the thesis phase. A doctoral supervisor is assigned post-approval.
Module 2: RBL820 – Scholarly Engagement I (15 ECTS)
Participation in a national or international seminar or academic event. Candidates must submit a reflection report with proof of participation.
Module 3: RBL830 – Scholarly Engagement II (15 ECTS)
Repeat of Module 2 at a different event to deepen scholarly immersion and build networks.
Module 4: VIVA920 – Viva Voce (30 ECTS)A formal oral defense of your doctoral thesis before a panel of academics and industry experts. You’ll present findings, justify methodology, and respond to critical feedback.
Module 5: DSSR980 – Doctorate Thesis (90 ECTS)
A 30,000-word applied research thesis solving a real-world challenge in your professional field. The thesis must demonstrate originality, analytical depth, and clear impact.
1.Master’s Degree – From a recognized institution (preferably related to your professional area).
2.Professional Experience – Minimum 5 years in mid to senior roles; more than 8 years preferred.
3.Evidence of Practice – Demonstrated applied work through white papers, case studies, or projects.
4.English Proficiency – Proof via IELTS/TOEFL or medium of instruction certificate.
5.References – One academic (if applicable), one professional.
6.Statement of Purpose (500 words) – Clarify your research goals, workplace context, and motivation.
• Application-Oriented Assignments (AOAs) for each scholarly engagement
• Conference/Seminar Participation Reports
• 30,000-word Doctoral Thesis
• Oral Defense (Viva Voce) before a formal review panel
There are no traditional written exams.
All learning activities, submission forms, and feedback are managed via the EIU–Paris LMS, a secure and intuitive platform offering:
1. Regular Route
Suitable for steady, structured learners
2. Fast-Track / Accelerated Route
3.VAE Route (Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience)
Installments are paid monthly until completion. Fees for graduation, degree attestation, and DHL shipment of original documents are billed separately.
This programme is ideal for:
European International University – Paris (EIU–Paris) is a private higher education institution officially listed in France’s Ministry of National Education database under UAI Code: 0756213W. All degrees are conferred under French legal authority in accordance with the French Education Code (L444-1 to L444-11).
EIU–Paris is internationally acknowledged for academic excellence and innovation
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