Accreditation:

EQF8

Workload:

4500 hours | 180 ECTS

Tuition cost:

34,050 USD

Doctor of Business Administration

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Degree

Area

Business Administration

Mode

Fully Online

Language

English

Student education requirement

Postgraduate (Master’s)

Standard length

36 months

Standard delivery length

36 months

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\ Overview

This comprehensive programme is designed to cultivate adept and self- reliant researchers in the realm of strategic business management, honing their expertise in specialized fields like finance, marketing, project management, supply chain management, or other relevant disciplines. By contributing original and practical knowledge to their respective areas of research, students play a pivotal role in advancing the frontiers of business knowledge.

This program places a deliberate focus on cultivating vital competencies in business administration, encompassing the capacity to conduct rigorous research, apply analytical problem-solving skills, effectively communicate with diverse audiences, lead and manage projects, and maintain the highest professional ethics standards. Furthermore, it empowers students to acquire specialized knowledge in areas like marketing, finance, or accounting, positioning them for success in diverse business roles while also serving as a foundation for further advanced study and research in the field.

The Doctorate in Business Administration places substantial emphasis on fostering critical thinking, analytical prowess, research acumen, project management acuity, and refined writing skills. As a result, students attain a sophisticated and cutting-edge understanding of their research specialty, positioning them at the forefront of the ever-evolving business landscape. This esteemed programme equips graduates with the competencies and insights essential to lead and innovate in today's dynamic business world.

Tier 1:

Accreditation:

EQF7

Workload:

1500 hours | 60 ECTS

Advanced Research Planning and Methodology for Business

This module is designed to empower students to contribute new knowledge to the field of business administration, with a focus on specialised areas such as finance, marketing, human resource management, organisational strategies, product and production management, and business analytics. By completing this module, students will be prepared to conduct original and publishable research in their chosen field, a vital component of subsequent modules aimed at advancing the state of knowledge. The aim of this module is the achievement of a well-crafted Research Plan, which will guide students on their journey to undertake substantial and sustained research at the MQF 8 level.

\ Teachers

Hiba Ewaiwi

Jennifer Morgan-Petgrave

Stuart John Kewley

Kenneth Brian Goldsmith

Lenora Spicer

\ Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge

Develop a comprehensive knowledge of received critical or scholarly paradigms in business administration, beyond that associated with Master’s-level study.
Demonstrate the ability to choose methods appropriate to research aims and objectives, as well as understanding the limitations of the chosen method.
Identify, explain, compare, and compile the essential components of a well-structured Research Plan.
Display a profound and specialized understanding of research processes in business administration as well as a chosen subfield.

Skills

Propose appropriate, well-scoped solutions to complex and changing problems in business administration.
Apply the acquired knowledge of research ethics to develop scholarly work with a strong ethical foundation.
Can communicate to specialist and non-specialist audiences about the conclusions of state-of-the-art scholarly research and its implications for real-world business problems.
Assess, analyse, and criticise the various strategies for handling matters arising in quantitative or qualitative business research.
Performing literature reviews using various databases, and demonstrating clarity around the state-of-the-art in business research.
Employ the standard modern conventions for the presentation of scholarly work and scholarly referencing.
Apply an in-depth domain-specific knowledge and understanding to a well-scoped problem in business administration, and can use this understanding to advance research questions.

Competencies

Demonstrate a sustained and effective commitment to the exploration of a scholarly project
Critically evaluate quantitative and qualitative research paradigms, and the relevance of each to a specific project.
Solve problems and be prepared to take independent decisions related to the methods, data management and research plans, including prioritising and scheduling research activities.
Act autonomously in identifying research gaps, problems and solutions, and mapping these to a timeline.
Create a research-based approach to a discipline-specific (or interdisciplinary) problem in business administration, integrating knowledge from new research.
Apply a professional and scholarly approach, conformant with contemporary standards around research ethics, to researching discipline-based problems.

1500 hours | 60 ECTS

Advanced Research Planning and Methodology for Business

Tier 2:

Accreditation:

EQF8

Workload:

1500 hours | 60 ECTS

Research Development and Progress Review

The module on Research Development and Progress Review helps a student who has just completed the ‘Research Plan’ to undertake a cadence of supervised, original research leading to a substantial portion of their research thesis being completed (2-4 chapters or equivalent). This module operationalizes the work agreement made in the previous one. Under the supervision of their supervisor, and through regular submissions and synchronous feedback sessions, students hone and strengthen their ability to conduct innovative, original research at the very forefront of an academic discipline.

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\ Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge

Apply the principles of research ethics to conduct research with the utmost honesty, accuracy, and transparency, demonstrating a commitment to avoid any form of research misconduct, including but not limited to fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism.
Demonstrate an increasingly systematic knowledge of a highly-specialised field of study within business administration.
Critically understand the diverse scholarly views on a specific research question in business administration.
Develop a critical knowledge of methodological debates and research issues in a discipline within business administration.
Develop a specialised knowledge of key strategies related to research methods, opportunities, and technical or data limitations in a specific business administration discipline or subfield.

Skills

Communicate how ethical integrity and impartiality in evaluating the outcomes of research is maintained in the report.
Compare and evaluate the different methodologies recommended in scholarly sources pertaining to how researchers should settle interpretative questions in business administration.
Demonstrate mastery in the selection and analysis of research, academic writing, designing, developing, and sustaining an argument, culminating in innovative scholarly research.
Propose appropriate solutions to complex and changing technological, social, or cultural problems pertaining to business administration.
Apply an in-depth domain specific knowledge and understanding to selecting and defending a research methodology in business administration.
Communicate expertise to a wide audience, including peers, recognizing the different strategies for reaching broader audiences.
Employ the standard modern conventions for the presentation of scholarly work and scholarly referencing.
Assess, analyse, and criticise the various strategies for handling matters arising in the context of business research methods.

Competencies

Efficiently manage interdisciplinary issues that arise in connection to quantitative or qualitative methods in business administration.
Demonstrate a sustained and effective commitment to the exploration of a scholarly project and the development of new knowledge about a subfield in business administration.
Demonstrate increasing authority in a specialised academic field, and can make judgements about scope and relevance for well-defined research problems.
Solve problems and be prepared to take leadership decisions related to the methods and principles of research.
Demonstrate self-direction in research and originality in solutions developed for creating knowledge in business administration that is relevant to real-world problems.
Apply a professional and scholarly approach to research problems pertaining to qualitative and/or quantitative methods in a scholarly discipline.

1500 hours | 60 ECTS

Research Development and Progress Review

Tier 3:

Accreditation:

EQF8

Workload:

1500 hours | 60 ECTS

Thesis Completion and Viva Voce Examination

In this module, the aims of the methodology module are fulfilled and the research of the past two years is brought into one overarching argument. The thesis will constitute a substantial, original, independent piece of research, which is clearly articulated in relation to the primary evidence and secondary literature, and which is organised in relation to the plan first envisaged in the methodology module.

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\ Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge

Understand and intervene in key theoretical, methodological, or historiographical debates for the field of enquiry.
Become familiar with different types of quantitative and qualitative evidence used for the field of enquiry.
Attain a comprehensive overview of the most important primary and secondary literature in the field of enquiry.
Possess expert knowledge at an MQF 8 level of the topic addressed in the thesis.

Skills

Apply quantitative, qualitative, and critical approaches to the interpretation of primary and secondary sources in such a way as to make a genuinely new contribution to knowledge.
Justify the choice of pursuing a research topic according to a specific scholarly methodology fitting to a domain of enquiry
Identify a specific, unique, and well-scoped domain of research enquiry for the proposed thesis.
Assess, analyse and critique primary sources and secondary literature.
Summarise a wide-ranging body of information from multiple sources.
Deliver a thesis in a structured, well-scoped, and orderly way.
Compare different approaches to the designated field of enquiry and make critical choices between them.
Understand and apply standard modern conventions concerning the presentation of scholarly work and scholarly referencing.

Competencies

Grasp the theoretical issues that affect the proposed field of enquiry and the relative strengths and weaknesses of alternative approaches in the secondary literature.
Manage complex, sustained research on a problem in business administration, and develop new interpretive strategies.
Exhibit proficiency in effectively presenting and disseminating newly acquired research findings, employing suitable communication techniques to convey the results to various audiences.
Demonstrate practical skills in gathering information from a variety of primary and secondary sources and in applying it to specific disciplinary questions.
Articulate a persuasive defense of the research project and its findings, showcasing the ability to support and justify the outcomes with sound reasoning and evidence.
Conduct a programme of research that contributes to professional knowledge.

1500 hours | 60 ECTS

Thesis Completion and Viva Voce Examination

\ Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge

Knowledge acquired by the learner at the end of the course:

The learner will be able to: a. Develop an expert, specialised knowledge of theories, concepts, and frameworks in a chosen business discipline or field of study. b. Acquire knowledge of relevant business research methods, including qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques, and how to design rigorous research studies to expand understanding of business topics. c. Achieve a comprehensive, strategic understanding of business management principles and practices, including the ability to analyse complex business problems and apply solutions at an organisational level. d. Develop an advanced knowledge of business in a global context, including an understanding of how globalisation, cultural diversity, and international dynamics impact business strategy and decisions. e. Make original contributions to business knowledge through research at the cutting edge of a specific field. f. Exhibit intellectual independence and leadership in business thinking. g. Keep current with developments at the forefront of business research and practice

Skills

Skills acquired by the learner at the end of the course:

The learner will be able to: 1. Develop advanced research skills, including the ability to design, conduct, and critically evaluate complex business research. Graduates will have strong skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis, and research writing. 2. Demonstrate sophisticated leadership and management skills, including strategic planning, problem solving, decision making, collaboration, communication, and influencing stakeholders. 3. Show the ability to analyse business problems in depth from multiple perspectives, challenge assumptions, evaluate options, and formulate well-reasoned solutions. 4. Demonstrate proficiency in consulting and advisory skills, including assessing business needs, sharing specialised expertise, facilitating important discussions, and making data-driven recommendations to senior leaders. 5. Develop skills to design and communicate impactful business strategies. Graduates should be able to conduct detailed analyses to identify strategic priorities, mapping out initiatives across an organisation, and convey strategies in a compelling way. 6. Demonstrate the ability to foster innovation and navigate complexity and change, including the skills to scan a business environment, explore new opportunities, address multifaceted problems, and make decisions in uncertain, volatile conditions. 7. Exhibit strong academic and intellectual skills, such as logical reasoning, integrating knowledge across disciplines, exchanging constructive criticism, making sound judgments, academic writing, and presenting research. 8. Develop substantive expertise and specialisation in a business field. 9. Continually strengthen business knowledge and skills through ongoing learning. Graduates will have the skills to stay up-to-date with advancements, reflect on and improve their own practice, and engage in lifelong learning

Competencies

Competencies acquired by the learner at the end of the course:

Learning Outcomes for Competencies obtained at the end of the programme; The Learner will be able to: 1. Develop innovative problem-solving strategies, utilizing creativity and critical thinking to address complex business challenges in novel ways. 2. Demonstrate ethical leadership and decision-making skills. 3. Cultivate a deep understanding of global business dynamics, including cultural nuances, geopolitical trends, and international trade regulations, to develop strategies for success in diverse markets. 4. Excel in cross-functional collaboration, effectively leveraging diverse teams and stakeholders' complementary skills and perspectives to achieve organizational goals. 5. Demonstrate proficiency in change management, leading organizations through periods of transition and uncertainty by implementing strategic change initiatives and fostering a culture of adaptability.

Doctor of Business Administration

\ Overview

Advanced Research Planning and Methodology for Business

\ Teachers

Hiba Ewaiwi

Jennifer Morgan-Petgrave

Stuart John Kewley

Kenneth Brian Goldsmith

Lenora Spicer

\ Intended learning outcomes

Advanced Research Planning and Methodology for Business

Research Development and Progress Review

\ Teachers

\ Intended learning outcomes

Research Development and Progress Review

Thesis Completion and Viva Voce Examination

\ Teachers

\ Intended learning outcomes

Thesis Completion and Viva Voce Examination

\ Intended learning outcomes

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