The Doctoral Degree with Work Experience pathway at UniDAIM recognizes exceptional professional expertise, leadership, and contributions developed through extensive practical experience. Rather than completing a traditional doctoral program, eligible candidates demonstrate their advanced competencies through a portfolio of work and verified evidence of professional achievements. Your experiential learning is assessed against the learning outcomes of a doctoral degree program. Where the required academic standards are met, a doctoral degree may be awarded under the Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE) framework following evaluation and recommendation by the VAE Assessment Committee, comprising scholars and industry practitioners.
- Apply Online: Submit your application using the enrollment form below by providing details about your academic and professional background, including your CV, portfolio of acquired competence, academic certificates, suitability statement, and letters of recommendation.
- Application Review: Our VAE Assessment Committee will thoroughly review your application to assess eligibility and alignment with the degree requirements.
- Assessment Report: You will receive a detailed Assessment Report outlining the committee’s findings. If your portfolio meets the requirements, the committee will recommend you for the award of the degree. However, if your portfolio does not fully meet the requirements, you may be advised to complete additional courses to reach the necessary credit threshold.
- Payment: If your application is approved, you will be invited to complete the one-time administrative payment.
- Degree Conferment: Upon confirmation of payment, UniDAIM will issue your degree diploma and transcript through email.
To qualify for a doctoral degree with work experience at UniDAIM, you must meet the following eligibility criteria
- Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in the desired or related field.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience with demonstrable outcomes.
- Portfolio of work demonstrating doctoral-level competence.
- A suitability statement of at least 500 words.
Applicants must demonstrate professional experience and contributions in one or more eligible disciplines. Eligible fields include, but are not limited to:
- Business Administration
- Business Strategy
- Business Analytics
- Digital Business Administration
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Management
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Governance
- Digital Engineering
- Digital Technologies
- Digital Transformation
- Digital Science
- Digital Law
- Digital Leadership
- Digital Media
- Artificial Intelligence
- AI Leadership
- AI Ethics and Governance
- AI and Robotics
- Robotics Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Web Engineering
- Web Science
- Full-Stack Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- E-Commerce
- Marketing
- Data Science
- Computer Science
- Technology Innovation
- Cybersecurity
- Software Engineering
- Cloud Computing
- Blockchain Technology
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Internet Technologies
- Information Systems
- Human Resource Management
- Entrepreneurship
- History
- Philosophy
- Literature
- Languages
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Leadership
- Political Science
- Public Administration
- Public Policy
- International Relations
- Law
- Economics
- Journalism
- Mass Communication
- Public Relations
- Fine Arts
- Music
- Theatre
- Dance
- Management
- Accounting
- Finance
- FinTech
- Education
- Psychology
Candidates from closely related fields may also be considered, provided their portfolio demonstrates practical relevance.
UniDAIM is a tuition-free university, meaning students do not pay traditional tuition or recurring fees. Instead, we charge a one-time administrative fee to cover essential operational costs such as technology, hosting, and staff support. The current fee is $2,000 for a doctoral degree, with installment payment options available upon request.
