Research Doctorate: Correct Designation

Many of the degree programs discussed on the newsgroup are of the non-US research degree model. Under the British model (UK, South Africa, Australia, etc.) the research doctorate is earned via the mentorship of promoters (tutors, doctoral committee), some students at a distance, others not. Some with minimal residency, others with no residency.

I have read various opinions as to the correct designation of the research degree, e.g.:

1. Traditional degree
2. Distance Learning degree
3. Traditional degree with a DL component
4. Traditional degree earned via mentors
5. GAAP degree
6. Research degree

When referring to the research degree, i.e., using it in a CV, resume, publication, what is the correct protocol for usage? Should one simply state the degree and school with no further clarification (e.g., John Doe, Ph.D., UNISA), which is what I have seen listed in several school catalogs?

Russell

 

IMHO, yes.

Rich Douglas

 

I would say yes; personally, in my preliminary "I'm-thinking-of-applying-to-Potch" discussions, I've found the phrase "external research arrangement" helpful and to-the-point.


Peace,

Tom

 

I wanted to revisit the original post, for those who perhaps were not able to read it.

Any insight?

Russell

 

In most cases, I think your model is perfectly fine:
Ph.D., University of South Africa

When applying for some jobs where your transcripts might be evaluated very carefully to see which courses you took or other very specific details about your academic training (such as for some academic and government jobs), further details could be helpful. In reviewing applications for academic posts, I have seen some applicants use the following kind of designation, and I found it useful:
Ph.D. (by research), University of South Africa

Then the search committee won't be wondering where your transcript of graduate courses is.

Alex

 

Thank you Alex!

Russell

 

question:

are there any research-only-doctorates (no coursework, no oral defense) in Business/Management/Marketing in the English speaking world? (PURE research/dissertation)

does anyone know?