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Old 06-07-2009, 06:21 PM
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In the field of business, we have Doctor of Business Administration or Phd whatsoever. Look at this list of people

- Expressions International founder "Dr" Theresa Chew.
- Bread Talk founder "Dr" George Quek.
- "Dr" T. Chandroo who runs 60 Montessori kindergartens.
- "Dr" Clemen Chiang who runs options trading seminars.

Did they not managed to start or found a thriving business? Have they not achieved what many Doctors of Business not managed to do?
Unfortunately for them, the conventional "doctors" that most people know and come to accept (and respect) are medical doctors and PhD holders who earned the title through sweat over their brows (study, research, publish).

In that Straits Times article (or was it Sunday Times?), it seems the writer was criticizing those who bought PhD titles.

Personally, I have nothing against people using bought titles, but I'll feel a little uneasy when they flaunt the titles like a rich tai-tai flaunting her diamond ring. You don't see LKY flaunting his countless honorary doctorates. He doesn't need to. Similarly, if you're a successful businessman, your success is already clear for all to see and speaks for itself. No need for any six-letter title or three-letter degree.

But using a bought PhD to cheat is another matter altogether.

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Along the same topic of cheating and fraud in the education industry, a recent news story about a well known university - CUNY's Baruch College is under investigation for grade fixing and forgery. CUNY's Baruch College under fire over forgery

I know that the general advise before enrolling into a school would be to do a thorough research about the institution - ranking, history, reputation, etc, but I would think that many of the students in Baruch College would not have expected their school to be blacklisted like that.

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I want a PhD just so I can walk into a hospital and introduce myself as Dr. Adams.

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Unfortunately for them, the conventional "doctors" that most people know and come to accept (and respect) are medical doctors and PhD holders who earned the title through sweat over their brows (study, research, publish).

In that Straits Times article (or was it Sunday Times?), it seems the writer was criticizing those who bought PhD titles.

Personally, I have nothing against people using bought titles, but I'll feel a little uneasy when they flaunt the titles like a rich tai-tai flaunting her diamond ring. You don't see LKY flaunting his countless honorary doctorates. He doesn't need to. Similarly, if you're a successful businessman, your success is already clear for all to see and speaks for itself. No need for any six-letter title or three-letter degree.

But using a bought PhD to cheat is another matter altogether.
I like how you put it, adbie.

Real success is when one is finally comfortable with one's own identity and achievements. No need to depend on affirmation from others. No need for PhDs.

( I confess. I also do not have a PhD. In fact, I failed a few papers in the second year of my university studies. )
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