Doctorate in Business Administration, (DBA)

DBA

Achievement at Doctoral level is increasingly seen as valuable to senior practitioners in the corporate environment.

Campus	Chester
Course	DBA
Length	It is anticipated that students can complete within 4 years. Start September/October annually. Please contact Rosamond Peet, the programme administrator, on 01244 511810 for further information
Start dates	Throughout the year

The Chester DBA aims to facilitate the generation of original knowledge within organisations, conferring an academic award on those who have made a significant contribution to the knowledge base of their organisation.

Why study this course?

The programme is located within Chester Business School, which has an excellent reputation for Postgraduate Work Based programmes. The staff have a wide variety of research interests and experience in both the private and public sectors.

The Programme is offered on a part time basis, focusing on work based action learning and is structured to meet the demands of a busy working life.

Features:

Distinctive Features of the Programme

The ability to incorporate existing learning achievements (Certificate and/or Experience) into academic credit;
Review your whole career progression, achievements and plan for the future;
Engage in deep reflection on achievements in the light of enhanced personal self knowledge;
Develop a real expertise in areas of interest to you and your organisation;
Personal tuition combined with the use of technology to enhance learning;
Structured, progressive programme of study; Acquisition of advance research skills;
Forge new professional relationships with other high achieving practitioners;
Development and refinement of advanced cognitive skills with an emphasis on learning and management;
Support and tuition from a team of experienced academics and practitioners.

Next: Modules

Programme Structure

The course falls into two distinctive parts as shown in the structure diagram.

Level 7 Masters

Personal & Professional Review Provides an opportunity to examine your professional trajectory in the context of a reflection of your personal beliefs, aspirations and learning preferences.
Research Methods for work based learning explores a range of workplace investigative methodologies (exemptions may be granted for those with a Masters level equivalent or qualification).
Negotiated Experiential Learning is the opportunity to undertake a workplace project implementing the methodologies learned (exemptions may be granted for those with a Masters level equivalent or qualification)

Level 8 Doctoral

Business Research Methods facilitates the development of a detailed proposal for the major research project, developing qualitative and quantative methodologies more deeply.
Action Learning examines topical international issues, promoting the development of original and critical reflection.
Major Research Project is a substantial and original contribution to organisational and professional knowledge.

What qualifications are on offer?

The programme is divided into two stages with students commencing their studies at Master's level. On completion of this stage, successful students can exit with a Master's in Professional Studies.
Students who continue on to doctoral level study and successfully complete this stage of the programme will be awarded a Doctorate in Professional Studies.

Next: Assessment

This will be negotiated with the tutor but generally involves a portfolio and written assignments, followed by a research project. There are no written examinations.

Next: Careers

Doctoral study is the pinnacle of academic achievement and will appeal to senior practitioners of any field who wish to attain recognition of their status.

Next: Entry requirements

Entrants will normally have a Masters qualification from a recognised University, together with a minimum of five years' experience in a position of substantial responsibility Candidates would normally be interviewed prior to acceptance on the course.

Beginning: Overview