The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) is tasked to grow into a well-positioned centre for leading postgraduate education programmes all across Asia. SGS manages the development and administration of policies and procedures for graduate programmes by research, the promotion of graduate studies, advocacy of graduate students and the coordination of multi-disciplinary research activities of AeU. Graduate programmes offered provide opportunities for advanced study and research toward the development of innovative responses to the possibilities and challenges of the 21st century.

Flexibility in learning, independence in study, research with deep impact, outstanding faculty members who are leaders in their fie lds, and the finest resources in academia – these are the distinguish ing characteristics of postgraduate research programmes at AeU.

The programme’s format makes it feasible and practical to pursue this high quality doctoral degree while still meeting students’ commitments to work and family. Designed to fit individual schedules, the pr ogramme can be successfully completed from home, work or even while travelling. The programme is perfect for the independent, self- motivated student who has the strong desire for a world-class e ducation.The School helps students in independent research with the guidance of supervisor(s) and workshops, as well as provides persona lised support for its Asian-centric doctoral programmes. Students can select qualified supervisors from a pool of expertise in business administratio n and management, education, ICT, arts and humanities research areas. In line with global standards, SGS appoints renowned academicians from worl dclass universities as its external examiners.

• Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities
• Industrial Doctorate (IndD)