Intercontinental Open University for Global Change is on constant endeavor to bring innovative programs to the forefront. Our PhD (Liberal Studies) program which is offered through distance learning and directed independent studies model is accredited by QAHE and we offer PhD in varied academic areas. Our Program is titled as PhD in liberal studies because as an online school dedicated to global change and our committment to Sustainable Development Goals, we need more interdisciplinary research.
We are thrilled to offer a PhD (Liberal studies) program in Applied Positive Psychology which is offered in three distinct ways;
- Through regular academic rigour – as any PhD scholar globe over would study (takes three years minimum to complete
- Practice Track – for people working in the business world, and your dissertation should be able to solve a business problem. Nonprofit employees can also take this track (they also get 50% discount on the tuition)
- By prior published work – You should be an academic with at least 5 years of experience and you would have written at least 5 academic papers as well as a thesis (not less than 20,000 words). In exceptional cases, we are flexible with the norms (as decided by the faculty board)
Positive Psychology is a science of happiness and well-being and study of variables in Positive Psychology including subjective well-being, the PERMA model, Studies around hope and optimism can help people and communities change. For admission inquiries, please email info@iougc.im or iougc@aol.com



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