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AGS Paris – SEEU (Tetovo)

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This agreement provides for a structured and integrated doctoral pathway, enabling doctoral candidates to complete the majority of their doctoral training at AGS Paris, before finalizing their studies at SEEU.

Structure of the Doctoral Pathway

• Phase 1 (24 months – 120 ECTS)

Doctoral candidates complete the first two years of their doctoral programme at AGS Paris, either:
• on-site in Paris, or
• through distance/online learning.
This phase covers academic coursework, applied research activities, and the structuring of the doctoral dissertation, within the framework of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme offered by AGS Paris.

• Phase 2 (3 to 6 months – 60 ECTS)

Doctoral candidates then continue their programme at SEEU (Tetovo, North Macedonia) for a period of three to six months, in order to:
• finalize their research work,
• fulfill local academic requirements,
• prepare for and complete the doctoral examination and thesis defense procedures.

The overall doctoral pathway represents a total workload of 180 ECTS credits, in accordance with European standards for third-cycle (doctoral) studies.

Degrees Awarded

Upon successful completion of the programme and subject to validation of the respective academic requirements, doctoral candidates are awarded:
• the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree conferred by AGS Paris, and
• a Doctor of Economic Sciences (State-recognized PhD) conferred by SEEU, according to the selected specialization:
o Economics (PhD-EC-180), or

The doctoral degrees awarded by SEEU constitute officially recognized State PhD degrees, fully compliant with the European LMD (Bachelor–Master–Doctorate) framework and ECTS system, and are recognized at the international level.

Objective of the Partnership

The purpose of this agreement is to offer selected doctoral candidates an international doctoral pathway that combines:
• the academic and professional expertise of AGS Paris, and
• the awarding of a State-recognized PhD degree by a legally accredited university.

This partnership aims to enhance the academic and professional employability of graduates, while ensuring a high level of scientific rigor and institutional quality.