Title : 
The true value of a PhD in the eyes of industry [Life education]
         
        
        
            Author_Institution : 
Nokia Solutions & Networks NSN, Ulm-Germany
         
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
            Abstract : 
By definition, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering, independent of its branches, is a postgraduate degree awarded to an engineer who spends a few years researching and specializing in a defined field. In reality, PhD in Engineering is a way of professional life and wisdom. The following lines summarize the author´s experience and are generalized for a wide audience.
         
        
            Keywords : 
Engineering education; Engineering profession; Philosophy; Professional aspects;
         
        
        
            Journal_Title : 
Instrumentation & Measurement Magazine, IEEE
         
        
        
        
        
            DOI : 
10.1109/MIM.2014.6912197