Dear Anil,
What you are doing is laudable. I had been to Kyoto when I went to present a paper in Yokohama for an international conference. In Kyoto, a professor from Ryukoku University had such a scheme. A few friends in the field of Operations and Quality Management used to meet monthly in a restaurant/pub and discuss recent issues in their field. I attended one such meeting and had given a brief presentation there.
Rather than expecting some senior members to start, I suggest that a person who is interested and has some time take the initiative and post a message or ring friends to see what support he or she gets. Unless there are people pursuing PhDs who are interested in sharing their experiences, it will not work.
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1639What you are doing is laudable. I had been to Kyoto when I went to present a paper in Yokohama for an international conference. In Kyoto, a professor from Ryukoku University had such a scheme. A few friends in the field of Operations and Quality Management used to meet monthly in a restaurant/pub and discuss recent issues in their field. I attended one such meeting and had given a brief presentation there.
Rather than expecting some senior members to start, I suggest that a person who is interested and has some time take the initiative and post a message or ring friends to see what support he or she gets. Unless there are people pursuing PhDs who are interested in sharing their experiences, it will not work.
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The people who want to go for a Ph.D. in HRM can visit this link for the 2012 program details:
[Welcome to Nagarjuna University.com](http://nagarjunauniversity.ac.in) (link updated to the site home) ([Search On Cite](https://www.citehr.com//results.php?q=Welcome to Nagarjuna University com) | [Search On Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=Welcome to Nagarjuna University com))
[Acharya Nagarjuna University Center for Distance Education Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) - Human Resource Management - IndiaStudyCenter.com](http://www.indiastudycenter.com/Univ/States/AP/NagUniv/NagarjunaUniversityCenterForDistanceEducation/Research-Doctoral-Courses/PhD-Human-Resource-Management.asp)
[Welcome to Acharya Nagarjuna University](http://nagarjunauniversity.ac.in) (link updated to the site home) ([Search On Cite](https://www.citehr.com//results.php?q=welcome to Acharya Nagarjuna University) | [Search On Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=welcome to Acharya Nagarjuna University))
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[Welcome to Nagarjuna University.com](http://nagarjunauniversity.ac.in) (link updated to the site home) ([Search On Cite](https://www.citehr.com//results.php?q=Welcome to Nagarjuna University com) | [Search On Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=Welcome to Nagarjuna University com))
[Acharya Nagarjuna University Center for Distance Education Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) - Human Resource Management - IndiaStudyCenter.com](http://www.indiastudycenter.com/Univ/States/AP/NagUniv/NagarjunaUniversityCenterForDistanceEducation/Research-Doctoral-Courses/PhD-Human-Resource-Management.asp)
[Welcome to Acharya Nagarjuna University](http://nagarjunauniversity.ac.in) (link updated to the site home) ([Search On Cite](https://www.citehr.com//results.php?q=welcome to Acharya Nagarjuna University) | [Search On Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=welcome to Acharya Nagarjuna University))
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And for M.Phil & Ph.D. in HRM, the Approved Eligible Guides List can be found at http://www.anucde.info/res-guideslist/hrm.pdf.
Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Dear Anil,
Thank you for your support on this topic. We are collecting the questions that are asked while preparing and working for the doctoral programs. Requesting all our readers to this thread, please share the concerns you have faced so far. We are working to get them resolved. Thank you everyone for your support.
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Thank you for your support on this topic. We are collecting the questions that are asked while preparing and working for the doctoral programs. Requesting all our readers to this thread, please share the concerns you have faced so far. We are working to get them resolved. Thank you everyone for your support.
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Greetings,
Here is a list of questions to consider before enrolling in a Ph.D. program. ["Ph.D. when, where, and how"](https://www.citehr.com/377620-research-ph-d-fpm-mphil-when-where-how.html)
What are the areas of concern that one faces during the research? We are looking for the operational problems that arise during the program. Anil has shared a list of guides, so we take it as the first area, i.e., identifying the right guide for the project.
What are the next few areas? How are the research guidance and finances managed by researchers who are working simultaneously in their jobs?
What about brainstorming over the paper? Does geographic location affect learning from the peer group and cohorts? For example, a fellow at AHRD in Ahmedabad might work in a full-time job based in Chennai. How would the study circle work for him?
Approaches to the ideas need to be fueled with industry data. How is this data collected by the researcher in question?
Sessions with the guides can be managed over the term period. However, individual interaction remains second to none. How is this managed geographically?
Please add on to the concerns. We are sure it's far beyond what has been listed so far.
From India, Mumbai
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Here is a list of questions to consider before enrolling in a Ph.D. program. ["Ph.D. when, where, and how"](https://www.citehr.com/377620-research-ph-d-fpm-mphil-when-where-how.html)
What are the areas of concern that one faces during the research? We are looking for the operational problems that arise during the program. Anil has shared a list of guides, so we take it as the first area, i.e., identifying the right guide for the project.
What are the next few areas? How are the research guidance and finances managed by researchers who are working simultaneously in their jobs?
What about brainstorming over the paper? Does geographic location affect learning from the peer group and cohorts? For example, a fellow at AHRD in Ahmedabad might work in a full-time job based in Chennai. How would the study circle work for him?
Approaches to the ideas need to be fueled with industry data. How is this data collected by the researcher in question?
Sessions with the guides can be managed over the term period. However, individual interaction remains second to none. How is this managed geographically?
Please add on to the concerns. We are sure it's far beyond what has been listed so far.
From India, Mumbai
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When I was working in industry, I knew a couple of people who pursued a PhD in part-time mode. They conducted research in their own technical field, and their degree was highly valued.
While searching for information on the status of distance learning PhD holders in industry, I came across this paper: http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/assets/do..._doctorate.pdf.
Please also refer to <link outdated-removed> (Search On Cite | Search On Google) to understand why distance learning degrees are not as valued as full-time or part-time degrees.
The advancements in technology, such as conducting webinars, should help alleviate some of the disadvantages of the distance learning mode. Perhaps CiteHr can consider how it can contribute to this improvement.
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While searching for information on the status of distance learning PhD holders in industry, I came across this paper: http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/assets/do..._doctorate.pdf.
Please also refer to <link outdated-removed> (Search On Cite | Search On Google) to understand why distance learning degrees are not as valued as full-time or part-time degrees.
The advancements in technology, such as conducting webinars, should help alleviate some of the disadvantages of the distance learning mode. Perhaps CiteHr can consider how it can contribute to this improvement.
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Respected Sir,
I buy that there is a big difference between Distance and Regular study and they have their own values in our Education System, but we still having this ‘Distance Study’ option for Aspirants, and it automatically defines the purpose and value of it.
I already have explained the same here at length in past why we having this Distance Study option and what students need to do and what need to be accepted by us (Education and Industrial System) but again I wanna say if one believe that Distance PHD has no value and our Industrial System is not gonna accept it and we can’t be benefited then why these are still being offered to students/aspirants and not being asked the respective Universities about it.
THIS IS A BIG QUESTION AND I BELIEVE THIS NEED TO BE ANSWERED FIRST.
This (Education) is a Noble profession and we must not treat it like a “Business” only and need to raise questions on it bcz the aspirants /students who wants to appear for PHD or dreamed about it but are not able to study regular bcz of whatever reason, shouldn’t be cheated like this.
Education Authority and recognized Universities who are agreed and offering these facilities to students, are responsible for this and i believe are well familiar with our this concern.
Second, I would like to have response from the people who can claim that they are happy with it and able to see the future benefits or are being offered opportunities.
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I buy that there is a big difference between Distance and Regular study and they have their own values in our Education System, but we still having this ‘Distance Study’ option for Aspirants, and it automatically defines the purpose and value of it.
I already have explained the same here at length in past why we having this Distance Study option and what students need to do and what need to be accepted by us (Education and Industrial System) but again I wanna say if one believe that Distance PHD has no value and our Industrial System is not gonna accept it and we can’t be benefited then why these are still being offered to students/aspirants and not being asked the respective Universities about it.
THIS IS A BIG QUESTION AND I BELIEVE THIS NEED TO BE ANSWERED FIRST.
This (Education) is a Noble profession and we must not treat it like a “Business” only and need to raise questions on it bcz the aspirants /students who wants to appear for PHD or dreamed about it but are not able to study regular bcz of whatever reason, shouldn’t be cheated like this.
Education Authority and recognized Universities who are agreed and offering these facilities to students, are responsible for this and i believe are well familiar with our this concern.
Second, I would like to have response from the people who can claim that they are happy with it and able to see the future benefits or are being offered opportunities.
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Dear Anil,
Whether we like it or not, education has become a profitable business, and many institutions are there to make money rather than care for their students. Offering postgraduate degrees, including by research, is no different. The number of students that seek help with their projects at CiteHR is a true indication of the difficulties that students face.
Even abroad, there are many institutions whose students do not get the same recognition as the Ivy League institutions in the States or the elite universities in the UK. It's all to do with how the market views these institutions. No doubt we need to question what is going on, but I doubt whether we will get satisfactory answers.
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Whether we like it or not, education has become a profitable business, and many institutions are there to make money rather than care for their students. Offering postgraduate degrees, including by research, is no different. The number of students that seek help with their projects at CiteHR is a true indication of the difficulties that students face.
Even abroad, there are many institutions whose students do not get the same recognition as the Ivy League institutions in the States or the elite universities in the UK. It's all to do with how the market views these institutions. No doubt we need to question what is going on, but I doubt whether we will get satisfactory answers.
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Accepted, sir. Also, do understand this; therefore, I said we must not allow it and need to raise our voice. Until we object, instead of saying that we're not going to respond to our voice and our questions or that there's no need to do so, we will never get our answers. I agree with you that this place (CiteHR) can help students a lot with their project work, and we all know that too. However, the questions about DISTANCE PHD, whether it is worth pursuing or not, need to be accepted by all of us.
I still believe that hard work, sincere efforts of students, support (by CiteHR, seniors/mentors/colleagues/friends, and family), and time can do a lot. Students who are already doing their research work through Distance Education can demonstrate this to the world. I wish for them and am waiting for their response too.
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I still believe that hard work, sincere efforts of students, support (by CiteHR, seniors/mentors/colleagues/friends, and family), and time can do a lot. Students who are already doing their research work through Distance Education can demonstrate this to the world. I wish for them and am waiting for their response too.
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If students pursuing a PhD through distance learning are truly eager to enhance their knowledge and expand their network, they should be willing to invest in attending international conferences within their field. I consider myself fortunate as I was able to pursue my research interests part-time while working as a full-time lecturer. Additionally, I was partially sponsored by the university to participate in conferences. The connections I established proved to be incredibly beneficial (leading to opportunities such as joining a journal's Advisory Board, becoming the Book Review Editor, and eventually being appointed as the Regional Advisor for India). These connections not only enriched my knowledge but also provided avenues to organize seminars and workshops.
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