Can working professionals do PhD?

Working professionals can only pursue a Part-Time PhD or Executive PhD and not a full-time PhD. To pursue a full-time PhD, working professionals must quit their jobs. 

Part-time PhD programs are offered in blended mode and working professionals can pursue them without leaving their jobs. However, the duration of Part-Time PhD programs spans 5 to 8 years which is even much more than full-time PhD. Moreover, this program focuses on academic research which is only suitable for careers in academia. 

Working professionals looking for leadership positions in the industry can pursue an Online DBA Doctorate. This is an Online doctoral program that stretches for just 36 months. Working professionals pursuing this program get opportunities to conduct applied research. This is highly beneficial for solving modern business challenges. The program is 100% Online and offered by top international universities across the world. Working professionals can easily complete this program while balancing their professional commitments.