Avg Time Requirements for PhD Course
Average Time Requirements for One Hour 3-Credit Course in Organizational Management
Rational
Having completed eight courses in the program, I am often asked by potential students how much time a three-credit course consumes. Reviewing my records from these courses, this is my best estimate.
~ Neill Tolboom
Average Course Requirements
| Weekly | Time requirement |
|---|---|
| 120-160 pages of readings. On average I can read and make notes on 30 pages per hour. | 5 hours |
| 1 page theme, review, or critique. On average preparation is 1 hour. | 1 hour |
| Midterm Paper | Time requirement |
|---|---|
|
10-12 pages. On average I can produce one page of finished product for every 3 hours of preparation.
|
30 hours |
| Final Paper | Time requirement |
|---|---|
| 20-30 pages. Same preparation time (1 hour per page) as midterm paper. | 60 hours |
| Class presentation of final paper. PowerPoint preparation and notes. | 3 hours |
| Total Time Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Weekly (7 day * 14 weeks) | 98 hours |
| Midterm Paper | 30 hours |
| Final Paper | 63 hours |
| Total: | 191 hours |
Weekly requirement for the length of the course: 12.7 hours
Disclaimer
This has been my experience only. Some courses require more time and some less. This assumes the student does all the readings and prepares properly for each class.
~ Neill Tolboom
