The award of the PhD degree in Kenyan universities: a quality assurance perspective

被引：4

作者：

Ayiro, Laban P. ^{[1
]}

Sang, James K. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Moi Univ, Dept Educ Management & Policy Studies, Eldoret, Kenya

来源：

QUALITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION | 2011年 / 17卷 / 02期

关键词：

higher education; Doctor of Philosophy; PhD; quality; defence; examination; award;

D O I：

10.1080/13538322.2011.582794

中图分类号：

G40 [教育学];

学科分类号：

040101 ; 120403 ;

摘要：

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.

引用

页码：163 / 178

页数：16

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