Thirty-three (33) GOAL scholars have completed their doctoral degrees through Texila American University (TAU) in Guyana. This is the first group of GOAL scholars to earn PhDs. Twenty-eight (2graduated with a PhD in Management and five (5) with a PhD in Public Health. The batch includes 19 males and 14 females. The three-year programme was completed fully online and tuition-free.
GOAL Director, Professor Jacob Opadeyi, said GOAL’s flexible online delivery enabled working professionals to complete advanced studies.
“These graduates have reached the highest level of academic study through structured online programmes. Their knowledge and research can now support development in their workplaces, communities and across Guyana,” he added.