Graduate Programs

Our Master’s programs are distinguished by their rigorous structure and research intensity. Comprising 30 credits across 10 advanced courses, the curriculum integrates research at every stage. Students complete midterm mini-proposals in each course, fostering progressive skill development, and culminate their studies with a final dissertation. This design ensures that graduates emerge as capable scholars and practitioners, equipped to lead in their chosen fields.

The Professional Doctorate represents the pinnacle of applied research at VRI. In addition to advanced coursework, candidates complete a sequence of specialized research modules and a doctoral thesis that advances both scholarship and practice. A hallmark requirement of the program is the publication of at least three peer-reviewed papers, ensuring that graduates make a lasting contribution to their professions and to the global academic community.