Intercontinental Open University for Global Change, a school dedicated to bringing global change through advanced education and learning offers a PhD (Liberal Studies) program through distance/online learning. This QAHE accredited program offers multidisciplinary research in domains such as Sociology, Business and Management, Economics, Psychology and its branches (Cognitive Psychology, Positive Psychology, Humanistic Psychology, Positive Psychology etc), Sciences, Hospitality and tourism, Architecture and Aesthetics, Change Management & Appreciative Inquiry, Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Literature and Languages, Future Studies, Climate Change, Coaching & Mentoring, Hindu & Buddhist philosophy, Mindfulness and related fields.
The ideal candidate would be someone with at least 3 years of experience with active interest in Multidisciplinary studies. The program can be completed in 12-24 months depending on the speed and deep involvement of the scholar. For scholars who have existing research that they completed, they can complete the program in 6-9 months, based on the assessment by the faculty. This program is delivered either directly or through our global partners and associates.
This is a prestigious research degree that will help you navigate through advanced careers in university teaching, Business consulting or if you want to start a new career.
The PhD (Liberal Studies) program is accredited by QAHE (International Association for Quality Assurance in
Pre-tertiary and Higher Education), which makes this program robust, well accepted and would help your long-term goals in research, academics, consulting, professional practice and much more. Please click here to see our accreditation status and view the document of accreditation here
For admission inquiry, please email info@iougc.im or iougc@aol.com
We would also Honor exceptional individuals with an honorary degree based on paper presentations and their expertise. For inquiries about Honorary degrees and how you can nominate yourself through a competitive and transparent procedure, please email us at iougc@aol.com

Process flow
A doctoral degree takes almost four years, but our accelerated process makes you complete it within 1 year
Our doctoral program be completed within 1 year if you are able to complete your dissertation faster. This will also help you accelerate in your career goals.
We also offer PhD by existing research (if you have already written a dissertation or 3 academic books). This type of degree can be awarded within six months of admission.
For details on all the PhD programs, please email iougc@aol.com
FAQs
What are the benefits of studying at IOUGC?
High quality and low-cost education. The tuition is very low. Masters degree can be completed in minimum price bracket of $325-425 (including pdf diplomas/transcripts). The school is run by experienced professionals and entrepreneurs who have extensive experience in business, research and academics
Can we work in the private sector after acquiring the degrees?
Yes, indeed you can as we provide such credentials where you learn and engage deeply while pursuing your higher qualifications, leading you towards better job or entrepreneurial opportunities.
Can we study more than one program at a time?
Yes, you can take up three degree programs and when you do that, we give you a 25% fee waiver of the cumulative tuition. For example, if one degree program costs $250, the three programs would cost $750. However, after fee/tuition waiver, you would pay $563.
How does the exams happen?
Exams are usually in the form of case studies and presentations which can be emailed to our examination team. We allot enough time for the candidates to appear for the examinations.