My Colleague,

I have never heard of any PhD that is real that can take that long. You can only have one for two to three years if its a Professional Doctorate such as DBA. PhDs are usually for 3 to 6 years. Its fun anywhere to do real research and contribute to knowledge as well.

I thank you all for your advice. I have made a resolution to go the three to four year of studying DBA.

if you have bought one, then you need to work for yourself and no-one else. Even if you work for yourself, you cant debate issues effectively publickly for people shall want to know where and when did you do your phD

I dont think there is any accredited university that may do this. Perhaps some individuals withing those institutions

Thanks for your advice. H. I need one to earn more respect from my clients who are grewing day after day. For the feel of it. The pride of being called Dr.

Thanks man. However, why dont institutions of learning consider the background of a student. I work in a research environment. My job is to research and I do consulting work where research projects are done. Dont I have the capacity to know my way out easily???

Am sure there should be some recognition of prior learning if the institution you were enrolled at is recognised by the new institution you want to join.

I dont think its the amount and period that matter. It is the confidence and proof of being an authority in a certain discipline that matter. Cant I get a PhD in 2 years?

I hold a Bcom(Hons), 2 masters and several researches that are work based. I need a PhD that can be fast and cheap for me. However, accreditated.