I am trying to find out whether there is any University/Institution that confers a Ph.D in soft skills subject? Trainers communinity, please respond.
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Ph.D. in Soft Skills: A New Approach
If you desire to pursue a Ph.D. in soft skills, you should consider framing it as part of communication, which is a subject in management. Define it comprehensively so that any university will accept it. Include all the soft skills in a systematic manner or give it a specific name. For instance, I have termed it "IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT," creating a new subject for students. This way, all management students will have new subjects included, such as IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT, where all personality development and soft skills will be covered.
It's up to you how you will present the information in your synopsis and thesis.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to express.
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From India, Secunderabad
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If you desire to pursue a Ph.D. in soft skills, you should consider framing it as part of communication, which is a subject in management. Define it comprehensively so that any university will accept it. Include all the soft skills in a systematic manner or give it a specific name. For instance, I have termed it "IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT," creating a new subject for students. This way, all management students will have new subjects included, such as IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT, where all personality development and soft skills will be covered.
It's up to you how you will present the information in your synopsis and thesis.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to express.
With Regards
From India, Secunderabad
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Hi Giridhar,
What I am looking into is a Ph.D. program that accepts soft skills as a subject. You are aware that many universities now include soft skills as a subject in B. Tech and MBA courses. However, why not have a Ph.D. program focusing on soft skills instead of including it in English or another subject?
Thank you.
From India, Hyderabad
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What I am looking into is a Ph.D. program that accepts soft skills as a subject. You are aware that many universities now include soft skills as a subject in B. Tech and MBA courses. However, why not have a Ph.D. program focusing on soft skills instead of including it in English or another subject?
Thank you.
From India, Hyderabad
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Soft Skills as a Module
Soft Skills are being offered as a module. I do not know if there is any university with a Department on Soft Skills manned by sufficient staff. Even Management as a subject group with a Ph.D. in that field took a long time to get established when compared to Pure Science subjects (Please correct me if I am wrong).
I have searched the web to see if any scholarly articles are published on Soft Skills and did not find many. Even the ones I found are not on Soft Skills specifically.
Research and Hypotheses
As Giridhar has suggested, we need to come up with our hypotheses for an MPhil or Ph.D. thesis and get it accepted if our intention is to do a degree. One of the aims could be to study if there is any difference in the job opportunities or grades obtained between students undertaking soft skills courses and those that do not. However, it could lead to ethical questions if we are offering to some students and not others.
Please see my post on Research Methodology (ppt slides attached) at CiteHr.
Have a nice day.
Regards, Simhan
From United Kingdom
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Soft Skills as a Module
Soft Skills are being offered as a module. I do not know if there is any university with a Department on Soft Skills manned by sufficient staff. Even Management as a subject group with a Ph.D. in that field took a long time to get established when compared to Pure Science subjects (Please correct me if I am wrong).
I have searched the web to see if any scholarly articles are published on Soft Skills and did not find many. Even the ones I found are not on Soft Skills specifically.
Research and Hypotheses
As Giridhar has suggested, we need to come up with our hypotheses for an MPhil or Ph.D. thesis and get it accepted if our intention is to do a degree. One of the aims could be to study if there is any difference in the job opportunities or grades obtained between students undertaking soft skills courses and those that do not. However, it could lead to ethical questions if we are offering to some students and not others.
Please see my post on Research Methodology (ppt slides attached) at CiteHr.
Have a nice day.
Regards, Simhan
From United Kingdom
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As you may be aware, a Ph.D. is an independent research program on a common subject or in a specific field where there are plenty of unexplored areas for research. Doing a Ph.D. itself cannot guarantee mastering the subject. Soft skills are developed over time through practice in various scenarios, whether social, personal, or professional. One cannot claim that a Ph.D. is a passport to acquiring the necessary knowledge; it is about research and original thinking from a new perspective based on established principles and theories.
The Role of Soft Skills in Education
The inclusion of soft skill subjects in technical or management education serves as an introduction to understanding the basics of soft skills. It is a lifelong skill acquired gradually, unlike other subjects.
Therefore, it is advisable to practice in different life events or situations, observe people and circumstances, which is more beneficial than pursuing a Ph.D. Furthermore, conducting extensive research on such subjects without practical application is of little use in any situation.
Best of luck.
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Rangarajan.
From India, Pune
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The Role of Soft Skills in Education
The inclusion of soft skill subjects in technical or management education serves as an introduction to understanding the basics of soft skills. It is a lifelong skill acquired gradually, unlike other subjects.
Therefore, it is advisable to practice in different life events or situations, observe people and circumstances, which is more beneficial than pursuing a Ph.D. Furthermore, conducting extensive research on such subjects without practical application is of little use in any situation.
Best of luck.
Regards,
Rangarajan.
From India, Pune
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I find your post very interesting. I am associated with the Training and Development team of one of India's top 5 IT consulting companies and am keenly interested in soft skills and leadership development programs. I also find it extremely important to conduct research on Soft Skills in the Indian context. I do not know of any institution providing an opportunity to pursue research on that particular subject, but we can broadly classify it into Communication or Business Communication, which is a compulsory paper for all B-schools and Management Institutes.
Moreover, it is a major area of interest for most companies' Training Teams involved in customer service or direct sales. Almost all the models and protocols we follow on adult learning methodologies, communication skills, strategic leadership development, and corporate etiquettes are mostly influenced by the West, hence do not fit well in the Indian Scenario, especially concerning Customer Service in India with respect to "Human needs versus Business needs." So it's high time people like us take an initiative to conduct research on this topic, not only for a Ph.D. but to enrich this important sphere of management education.
I would like to receive further updates if you take any initiative on this topic. It would be a pleasure if I could be of any help to your research project. Please feel free to contact me at [Email Removed For Privacy Reasons].
Wish you all the very best.
Warm Regards,
Rakesh.
From India, Calcutta
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Moreover, it is a major area of interest for most companies' Training Teams involved in customer service or direct sales. Almost all the models and protocols we follow on adult learning methodologies, communication skills, strategic leadership development, and corporate etiquettes are mostly influenced by the West, hence do not fit well in the Indian Scenario, especially concerning Customer Service in India with respect to "Human needs versus Business needs." So it's high time people like us take an initiative to conduct research on this topic, not only for a Ph.D. but to enrich this important sphere of management education.
I would like to receive further updates if you take any initiative on this topic. It would be a pleasure if I could be of any help to your research project. Please feel free to contact me at [Email Removed For Privacy Reasons].
Wish you all the very best.
Warm Regards,
Rakesh.
From India, Calcutta
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Dear Sir,
I am Saravanan B, who has completed an MA in Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC) and an MBA in Human Resources (HR). I am currently working as a soft skills trainer in Chennai at GTT. I have recently enrolled in a PhD program in Management, and my research interest lies in pursuing my PhD in the field of soft skills.
I would greatly appreciate your guidance on how to select a focus area within soft skills for my PhD in Management.
Thank you and regards,
Saravanan B
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From India, Chennai
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I am Saravanan B, who has completed an MA in Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC) and an MBA in Human Resources (HR). I am currently working as a soft skills trainer in Chennai at GTT. I have recently enrolled in a PhD program in Management, and my research interest lies in pursuing my PhD in the field of soft skills.
I would greatly appreciate your guidance on how to select a focus area within soft skills for my PhD in Management.
Thank you and regards,
Saravanan B
8939255511
From India, Chennai
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