The award of the PhD degree in Kenyan universities: a quality assurance perspective
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2011-08-10
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Quality in Higher Education
Abstract
This article attempts to bring to the fore the need for enhanced quality assurance processes in the award of PhDs by Kenyan universities. The findings reveal that quality challenges exist in the institutional processes established for the award of this advanced degree across the universities in the country. It is hoped that the findings will stir debate and urge the universities to re-evaluate and revamp their quality-control systems for the award of not only the PhDs but all their other degrees and diplomas, the ultimate outcome of this effort being a quality human resource for Kenya’s socio-economic development.
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higher education;, Doctor of Philosophy;, PhD;, quality;, defence;, examination;, award
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Laban P. Ayiro & James K. Sang (2011) The award of the PhD degree in Kenyan universities: a quality assurance perspective, Quality in Higher Education, 17:2, 163-178, DOI: 10.1080/13538322.2011.582794