Overview
Innovative research solutions are now required to tackle the challenging circumstances facing contemporary organisations. Our Doctor of Business Administration participants at the University of Chester positively engage with these challenges as active members of our research community.
The aim is to develop leading practitioner-researchers who inspire strategic change and contribute to wider debates in our areas of expertise. You will join a growing researcher community with student satisfaction above national average (Higher Education Academy Postgraduate Research Experience Survey).
Job Prospects
The doctoral graduates typically advance their careers into roles which require high levels of expert knowledge and independent expertise, such as consultancy, organisational development, self-employment, executive coaching, senior roles in academe, and strategic leadership positions in business.
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Curriculum:
- Planning and addressing own personal and professional development priorities as a practitioner researcher seeking to influence practice.
- Developing knowledge at the forefront of a field in order to define and conceptualise practice-based problems suitable for advanced investigation.
- Developing knowledge and skills in designing methodology and method, which contribute to practice and scholarly debate.
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Duration
- Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Chester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
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General requirements
Applicants will need to demonstrate the following within their application and interview:
- Be employed or self-employed, and be in a position to influence organisational, sectoral or national policy
- An Honours degree with a minimum of an upper second class from a recognised university
- A Master's degree in a relevant field and with a minimum of a ‘merit’ profile from a recognised university
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience of substantial responsibility and appropriate seniority to specify and implement significant change initiatives within your organisation or sector
- Relevance of your research proposal
- Advanced skills in writing evidenced by a 1,000 word (max.) project proposal outlining the 'what, why and how' of a research project
- Commitment to advanced continuing professional development
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Applies to youNon-residents9911 GBP / year≈ 9911 GBP / year
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- National fees are TBC.
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