08-23-2023, 12:25 AM
(This post was last modified: 08-23-2023, 12:29 AM by doyouhowdo1.)
(08-22-2023, 06:43 PM)turbotortuga Wrote:(08-22-2023, 01:06 PM)doyouhowdo1 Wrote: I agree everything you have said. But is acutally illegal to call myself a Doctor even after I done the DBA with UCAM? The reason why I'm asking even tho you said so is because I just got a replied from the Westford that after you finish the DBA with them, you can call yourself a doctor. I'm now going to send emails to the university and see what they say. I will get you posted.
I think that Kab did an excellent job of breaking down Spanish Law as it pertains to the awarding and recognition of Spanish Professional versus Academic Degrees. And according to the Spanish Law as it pertains to this degree in Spain, you would not be conferred the title of Doctor were you to be awarded this professional degree. So I would say that UCAM and Westford are being a little unethical by saying that you could, even though Kab has proven that their Spanish DBA is not an academic degree that affords that title. Unlike in the US, where a DBA from an accredited university IS considered a "Doctoral" degree and therefore would grant the title of Doctor upon conferral.
Currently it is only Westford confirmed me that I can call myself a doctor. Still waiting for UCAM to reply me. I will keep you posted.
(08-22-2023, 07:15 PM)bjcheung77 Wrote: @doyouhowdo1, Which country are you from? It really depends on how your country looks at the partnership, it's either in a favorable or non-favorable in Australia/New Zealand, the same goes for other countries such as Canada and the UK. You want to use the evaluations from that respective country and if those evaluations come in as equivalent, favorable, and recognized, then you CAN think of it as considered a Doctoral degree.
Having said that, if it comes back as not equivalent, non-favorable, not recognized, then you CAN'T consider it equal to a Doctoral degree... As again, It really depends on various factors or variables... You want to review this post I mentioned about ENEB and the corresponding link within that post: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...#pid397864
I come from Hong Kong, but have multiple citizenship. So I can move around if I wants. Which is why I'm not worrying about immigration, getting a government jobs etc. All I need is a Doctorate degree to get a better job if I choose to move to NZ/AUZ or UK.
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