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Doctoral Studies Purpose

Executive Doctoral Studies Purpose

In today's competitive market, the demand for specialized knowledge is ever-growing. Take the next step in your career by earning your doctoral degree from FordBridge University.

Create a unique doctoral program experience that connects faculty and learners in a vibrant learning community and creates a learning opportunity for scholar-practitioners to complete a purposeful doctoral journey.

The FordBridge Institute of Doctoral Studies seeks to engage learners in the process of becoming scholar-practitioners by deliberately invoking design principles that create a scaffold, embedded curriculum grounded in adult learning theory. The FordBridge Institute of Doctoral Studies provides structured, integrative, learning-centered doctoral programs that encourage reflective thinking from learners and collaborative interactions among learners and faculty. Our programs of study balance rigorous, meaningful and reasonable quantity of work with an overall design which leads learners to their ultimate goal of completing the dissertation. In addition to the learning design, CDS is committed to excellent learner support as part of its ongoing focus on learner success.

The Executive Doctorate program has exceeded my expectations. It is a challenging program that feeds my craving for knowledge. I feel that every instructor has provided valuable feedback; it's evident that they are passionate about helping me succeed.

No matter who you are, old you are

In today's competitive market, the demand for specialized knowledge is ever-growing. Take the next step in your career by earning your doctoral degree from FordBridge University. Our FordBridge Institute of Doctoral Studies offers several doctoral studies programs, from a Doctor of Business Administration to an online EdD in leadership or Ph.D. studies in public policies. Learners apply their research, critical thinking and analytical skills to solve real-world problems in areas such as business, and leadership.

From day one, you are placed on an accelerated path. Our dissertation process is embedded into conventional coursework to help you move quickly toward graduation, with a supportive learning community to keep you engaged. Work closely on your doctoral studies with Institutes to pursue your unique goals, and enjoy a variety of convenient learning formats. Attend class on campus, in the evening or online, and benefit from a curriculum designed by experts in their fields.

The FordBridge Institute of Doctoral Studies is a learning organization - a community where all learners, stakeholders, and practitioners are focused on continual improvement and excellence. To attain a doctorate is not to just add letters behind your name - it is to live differently in the world and make a significant impact. We welcome you to our community as we continue to define doctoral education for the 21st century.

Dean Carlo Trewger, PhD