Doctorate via PELE

“Doctor of Excellence” Honoris Causa

A Doctorate via Professional Experience and Learning Evaluation (PELE) is a specialised doctorate program for experienced professionals. It enables them to tailor their years of experience and contributions to their specific industry into an academic pathway. The Doctorate via PELE recognises the value of learning that occurs outside the traditional educational space and promotes the experiences and learnings that professionals have gained through their years of work. The doctorate degree allows candidates to leverage their real-world expertise in earning an academic degree, solidifying their professional learning within the educational realm.

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Overview

East Bridge University (EBU) awards the “Doctor of Excellence” Honoris Causa Degree to candidates opting for a Doctorate via Professional Experience and Learning Evaluation (PELE). “Doctor Honoris Causa” is one of the oldest doctorate degrees awarded to individuals for their contributions in their field of expertise. It was first made official by decree in France in 1918 and is one of the highest degrees awarded to national and international personalities. East Bridge University’s Doctorate via PELE is a professional recognition of the valuable contributions made by highly qualified professionals from various fields, striving towards personal excellence and becoming thought leaders in their professional realm.

Our Doctorate program via PELE aims to promote continuous professional development through networking opportunities, access to workshops, seminars, and conferences, as well as guided mentorship. The program is ideally suited for candidates with extensive professional experience who are seeking to formalise their expertise to further advance their careers through higher academic qualifications. The degree also enables candidates to transition their careers from industry-based to academics where they can take up research and development roles in higher education.

Benefits of Doctorate via PELE

East Bridge University’s Doctorate via Professional Experience and Learning Evaluation (PELE) is a specialised program helping experienced professionals to formalise their experience and contributions in their field through an academic credential. The program is beneficial for the following reasons:

The PELE approach shortens the time frame required to earn a doctorate by recognising prior learning gained through professional experience and contribution to the specific field.
As the program aims to promote continuous professional development, it seeks to motivate candidates for further education and career advancement through recognition of prior learning.
The PELE awarding method helps to enhance professional credibility by validating skills and knowledge gained through real-world experiences.

What is the difference between an Honorary Doctorate and a Doctorate via Professional Experience and Learning Evaluation (PELE)?

An Honorary Doctorate is typically a ceremonial degree bestowed upon individuals largely for their significant contributions to a specific field, society, or the institution itself. It does not require the fulfilment of any academic requirements and acts as a symbolic award granted for the individual’s notable achievements, without the need for any academic work. Though a prestigious recognition, an Honorary Doctorate does not hold much weightage in the academic sphere and does not enable further higher-level academic progression.

EBU’s Doctorate via Professional Experience and Learning Evaluation (PELE) is an earned degree granted to professionals after a careful evaluation of their career experience, achievements, and skills in the form of portfolios, reflective work, and assessments to demonstrate doctoral-level expertise. It acknowledges learning outside traditional academic environments and validates it through a structured evaluation process. The Doctorate via PELE is ideal for professionals willing to formalise their professional experience through rigorous academic evaluation based on their portfolio.

Program Structure

Doctorate via Professional Experience and Learning Evaluation (PELE) by East Bridge University comprise two components:

Clear demonstration of prior learning and contribution through proper documentation of all the achievements and projects undertaken in their specialised field as per the rubrics set by the university.
A capstone project or dissertation that applies research to practical challenges in the candidate's field.

PELE Evaluation Rubrics

Significant Contribution to Field: It comprises tangible achievements that have an exceptional impact on the profession, organisation or industry. It can include innovative projects undertaken by the candidate that have demonstrated an influential impact on the industry. This can also be a leadership role undertaken by the candidate within the organisation or initiatives that have led to positive growth and outcomes.
Academic or Research Contributions: This evaluation metric consists of Research Outputs, Academic Presentations, Collaborations, Research Impact (Citations), and Grants/Research Funding that actively contribute towards the advancement and growth of their specified field academically. This includes research papers and publications in high-impact journals, involvement in key research projects, and research presentations.
Leadership and Influence: This metric helps to gauge the individual’s positive influence on the growth and upliftment of others in their specific industry and society at large. It includes mentorship programs undertaken and led by the individual, and projects or initiatives that had a significant impact on others and helped them in their career advancement. Examples of such can be testimonials from mentees, evidence of industry transformation, and involvement in decision-making at strategic levels.
Innovation and Creativity: The metric evaluates the propensity of the individual to creatively solve industry problems and navigate challenging situations through innovative solutions. This can include documented case studies of creatively addressing industry issues, patents or intellectual properties and transformational methodologies that have positively impacted the industry.
Global or National Recognition and Membership: This accounts for international and regional recognition of significant contributions to their specific field. This includes honorary awards through fellowships, media features, recognition by the government, and public acknowledgement of achievements. This also includes professional associations and memberships in acclaimed organisations and contributions to the association’s mission through strategic and innovative leadership.

Assessment Process

East Bridge University adheres to the following process for the evaluation and assessment of candidates pursuing a Doctorate via PELE:

Portfolio review by Academic Board to evaluate the relevance and significance of prior experiences.
Possible interviews to clarify candidates’ learning and experiences.
Evaluation against specific Academic or Professional standards.

Fee Structure

The courses offered by East Bridge University come with the flexibility of taking the course from anywhere in the world, without the need to be available at any particular location. Our programs are designed such that they are affordable to people from all across the globe, keeping in mind the needs and requirements of people from various walks of life.

We understand the need for financial planning in any decision-making process and hence. We have easy instalment plans when it comes to fee payment, without any extra interest charged. All our payments can be done through various modes such as Credit Cards, Online Bank transfers, PayPal, or Cash at our Global Centers.

Our course fees include tax, program of study, LMS access, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma, and courier charges apply for Degree dispatch to your country. However, separate charges are applicable for Certificate Notary and Apostille which are issued from Paris.

Course Fee for EBU’s Doctorate via Professional Experience and Learning Evaluation (PELE):

Country	Currency	Amount
European Union	Euro	3120
United Kingdom	GBP	2760
United States of America	USD	3600
UAE	AED	13200
India	INR	310000

Disclaimer: Please note that the fees are subject to minor changes when converted from USD to other currencies.

Refund Policy:

If any students want to discontinue the course after the payment of their fees, and they have not received any course access, then 50% of the tuition fee will be refunded.
There will be no refund of course fees once the student is given access to the course materials.
All applications are advised to read the terms and conditions before making any payments.
The refund process may take up to 3 months.

Course Features

Credits - 180
Duration upto 36 months
Mode - Online
Assessment - Portfolio

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