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Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Ethics (Ph.D in Applied Ethics)
Strathmore University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Ethics is designed to produce ‘thought leaders who can positively influence the ethical and social-economic development of society. The program seeks to equip graduates with ethical knowledge and skills that can be applied to; governance and law, research and teaching, science and religion, medicine, military, business management, and all other fields that engages with humans.
Strathmore University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Ethics is designed to produce ‘thought leaders who can positively influence the ethical and social-economic development of society. The program seeks to equip graduates with ethical knowledge and skills that can be applied to; governance and law, research and teaching, science and religion, medicine, military, business management, and all other fields that engages with humans.
1. Year One – Coursework
2. Year Two – Integrative Course & Thesis
3. Year Three – Integrative Course & Thesis
UNITS OFFERED
Year 1 Core Courses
1. DAE 9101- Foundations of Contemporary Ethics
2. DAE 9102 - Broad concepts of Philosophical thinking
4. DAE 9103 - Dynamic Methods of Philosophical Research
5. DAE 9104 - Advanced Ethics of the Human person
6. DAE 9105 - Social Behaviour and Ethics (Behavioural Ethics)
7. DAE 9106 - Seminars on African Ethics
Year 1 Elective Courses (Choose at least One)
1. DAE 9401 - Seminars on Leadership, Governance and Political Ethics
2. DAE 9402 - Ethics of Beauty, Culture and Fashion
4. DAE 9403 - Seminars on Economy and Business Ethics
5. DAE 9404 - Seminars on Family and Development Ethics
6. DAE 9405 - Ethics of Globalization
7. DAE 9406 - Seminars on Ethics of the Digital World
YEAR 2 & 3: – Integrative Course & Thesis
1. DAE 9201 - Ethical Management Practicum
2. DAE 9302 - Thesis on Applied Ethics
2. Year Two – Integrative Course & Thesis
3. Year Three – Integrative Course & Thesis
UNITS OFFERED
Year 1 Core Courses
1. DAE 9101- Foundations of Contemporary Ethics
2. DAE 9102 - Broad concepts of Philosophical thinking
4. DAE 9103 - Dynamic Methods of Philosophical Research
5. DAE 9104 - Advanced Ethics of the Human person
6. DAE 9105 - Social Behaviour and Ethics (Behavioural Ethics)
7. DAE 9106 - Seminars on African Ethics
Year 1 Elective Courses (Choose at least One)
1. DAE 9401 - Seminars on Leadership, Governance and Political Ethics
2. DAE 9402 - Ethics of Beauty, Culture and Fashion
4. DAE 9403 - Seminars on Economy and Business Ethics
5. DAE 9404 - Seminars on Family and Development Ethics
6. DAE 9405 - Ethics of Globalization
7. DAE 9406 - Seminars on Ethics of the Digital World
YEAR 2 & 3: – Integrative Course & Thesis
1. DAE 9201 - Ethical Management Practicum
2. DAE 9302 - Thesis on Applied Ethics
Classes are run on a modular manner, two-weeks of physical class every four months, in the first year of study.
1. If you meet the admission requirements, please send the following documentation to:
2. 2 recent passport photos.
3. A certified copy of your national ID or passport (bio-data page).
4. A signed updated CV in the Europass CV format (https://europa.eu/europass/en)
5. 2 duly filled reference forms (herewith attached) from former undergraduate/ graduate professors qualified to attest your qualification for graduate studies.
6. Certified copies of your Undergraduate and Master’s degree certificates and transcripts of records (or their respective equivalents) showing the full details of the units studied and the grades scored.
7. A certified copy of your KCSE certificate or equivalent.
8. A copy of your thesis/research work undertaken at Master’s level.
9. A concept note of about 2,000 words (approx. 5 pages) on the research idea you would like to write on.
The concept note should capture the following indicators:
• Research gap
• Problem statement and Research Questions
• Methodological approach
• Contribution to knowledge
• Proposed references
10. Kshs. 6,000/- application fee (non-refundable).
Note:
1. Applicants with degree qualifications from other jurisdictions (other than Kenya) are required to provide a Letter of Recognition from CUE.
2. Applicants with High School qualifications from other jurisdictions (other than Kenya) are required to provide a Letter of Recognition from KNQA (Kenya National Qualification Authority).
2. 2 recent passport photos.
3. A certified copy of your national ID or passport (bio-data page).
4. A signed updated CV in the Europass CV format (https://europa.eu/europass/en)
5. 2 duly filled reference forms (herewith attached) from former undergraduate/ graduate professors qualified to attest your qualification for graduate studies.
6. Certified copies of your Undergraduate and Master’s degree certificates and transcripts of records (or their respective equivalents) showing the full details of the units studied and the grades scored.
7. A certified copy of your KCSE certificate or equivalent.
8. A copy of your thesis/research work undertaken at Master’s level.
9. A concept note of about 2,000 words (approx. 5 pages) on the research idea you would like to write on.
The concept note should capture the following indicators:
• Research gap
• Problem statement and Research Questions
• Methodological approach
• Contribution to knowledge
• Proposed references
10. Kshs. 6,000/- application fee (non-refundable).
Note:
1. Applicants with degree qualifications from other jurisdictions (other than Kenya) are required to provide a Letter of Recognition from CUE.
2. Applicants with High School qualifications from other jurisdictions (other than Kenya) are required to provide a Letter of Recognition from KNQA (Kenya National Qualification Authority).