A PhD for your future?

Many students write they have a "dream" of pursuing a PhD program. This means that the PhD has been idealized beyond measure. Having a PhD does not mean you are Superman, it means you are a person capable of a study commitment at the highest academic level.  We believe that it is not necessary to have a definite career plan at the beginning of the PhD, but it is useful to continue researching to see where you can get to. Both those who work and see the PhD program as part of their professional development and those who consider a PhD as a boost for a career change should look ahead and make sure that plans for the future are realistic and achievable.

The dissertation topic should be close to your specific work area. A PhD in your operational business branch will greatly increase your bargaining power with your company and gain credibility to your professional profile. If you are a manager in a top position, a PhD in a topic that is strictly related to your area will certify your degree of expertise; you will be placed in a strong position before your employer. On the other hand, if you are a junior manager, a teacher, an entrepreneur or a young professional, a PhD in your future career area will certainly give you extra help to build the way to a bright future.