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From Experience to Evidence – Why Recognition of Prior Learning Belongs at Doctoral Level
This article explains how Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is reshaping higher education and why it now reaches all the way to doctoral level. It introduces the PhD by Portfolio as a rigorous pathway that recognises existing executive and professional achievements instead of forcing candidates to start from zero. Using SSBR as a case study, it shows how seasoned managers can organise their prior projects, publications and innovations into a coherent doctoral portfolio – earning a one-year PhD online while continuing to lead and create impact in their organisations.
Do I Really Need a PhD?
Do I Really Need a PhD? A Practical Guide for Executives, Entrepreneurs, and Consultants Most high-performing leaders eventually ask themselves a deceptively simple question: Do I actually need a PhD?If your calendar is full, your business is thriving, and your...
SSBR Graduation 2025 Vienna
The Swiss School of Business Research marked its 2025 graduation at the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna—a day of resilience, inspiration, and unity. From Dr. Karen Ng’s heartfelt guidance as Master of Ceremonies to moving speeches by Dr. James Punch and Dr. Lewis Taylor, and Dean Dr. Stephen Harrison’s powerful call for education without borders, the ceremony captured SSBR’s spirit of excellence and inclusivity.
SSBR Embraces Blockchain for Degree Issuance: A New Era of Secure, Verifiable Credentials
The Swiss School of Business Research is proud to announce a major leap forward in academic credentialing—our degrees will now be issued and verified on the blockchain. In partnership with True Original, this innovation guarantees secure, tamper-proof qualifications that are globally recognised, instantly accessible, and future-ready. Whether you’re applying for a job abroad or sharing your achievements with confidence, SSBR’s blockchain degrees are redefining academic trust and transparency.
SSBR Recognized by Dubai Global News as a New Era for Business Education
In a compelling feature by Dubai Global News, the Swiss School of Business Research (SSBR) has been recognized as a disruptor in global business education. Celebrated for its flexible, tech-driven PhD and MBA programs tailored for executives, SSBR is rewriting the rules of academic advancement. Learn why Dubai’s leading business media is calling SSBR a game-changer in the international education space.
A Leap into the Future of Technology – Announcing the Launch of the Master in Artificial Intelligence
Swiss School of Business Research (SSBR) is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Master in Artificial Intelligence (AI) programme. Designed for the visionaries and tech enthusiasts of today, this cutting-edge programme is set to redefine the landscape of AI education. As industries worldwide increasingly integrate AI into their operations, the need for skilled professionals who can navigate and innovate within this dynamic field has never been greater. SSBR’s Master in AI is here to meet that demand with a curriculum that is as innovative as it is comprehensive.