Consideration Form

Provide Your Details for Pre-Qualification

Please complete the fields below to help us understand your profile and interests.

SECTION 1: Background (Mandatory)

Years of Professional Experience *

Less than 5 years

5–7 years

8–10 years

10–15 years

15+ years

Current Role / Designation *

Primary Industry / Sector *

Cybersecurity / Information Security

IT / Technology

Governance

Risk & Compliance

Consulting / Advisory

Government / Public Sector

Financial Services

Healthcare

Energy / Infrastructure

Other (please specify)

SECTION 2: Academic Background (Mandatory)

Highest Academic Qualification Completed *

Field of Highest Qualification *

Prior Research Experience (if any)

SECTION 3: Doctoral Intent & Research Orientation

Primary Motivation for Pursuing a Doctorate

Contribute original knowledge to practice

Influence policy governance or industry standards

Transition into advisory leadership or academic-adjacent roles

Personal academic achievement

Career advancement / credibility

Intended Research Interest Area

Nature of the Problem You Wish to Study

SECTION 4: Doctoral Readiness & Commitment

This Doctorate Is NOT a Taught or Exam-Based Program. Do You Acknowledge This?

Yes

I understand this is a research-based doctorate

Ability to Commit to Independent Research While Working

Fully confident

Somewhat confident

Unsure

Preferred Study Mode

Fully self-paced structured research

Guided milestones with academic supervision

Not sure

SECTION 5: Suitability Declaration (Mandatory)

Please confirm the following statements (all must be checked):

I understand this is a Doctorate not a traditional PhD

I understand this program is designed for experienced

I am seeking to make an original contribution to practice or policy

I acknowledge that admission is subject to academic review