Detailed Programme Structure (Continued)
Research Stage 2 DBA Thesis (240 credits) You will have the opportunity to undertake an original organisation or professionally based piece of research, which contributes to management knowledge. This unique piece of research will require you to critically and creatively draw on management theory, to undertake a critical literature and methodological review, to make recommendations relating to current and potential management practice, to effectively manage a complex project, and demonstrate an ethical approach to management research.
Programme Assessment
Stage 1 Reflective Practice • Assessment 1: Personal development plan showing evidence of implementation, 2,000 words.
• Assessment 2: Scoping paper for project, 1,000 words. • Assessment 3: Final consultancy report, 4,000 words. • Assessment 4: Reflective report demonstrating critical awareness of self, participation in action learning sets and completion of project, 4,000 words.
Research Methods • 5,000-word report on a research project. Research Design • 5,000-word research proposal for the intended doctoral thesis.
Stage 2 Thesis • Present and defend at a viva voce a thesis of between 60-70,000-words.
Attendance Options
The programme is designed to provide an opportunity for students to obtain a DBA by means of independent study supported by online distance learning resources and academic support. Meetings with supervisors will normally be online through use of video/audio technology with the option for face-to- face meetings at appropriate times throughout the lengthy study process.
The DBA can be completed over a minimum of 4 years and maximum of 7 years of study.
Admission Requirements
• Master of Business Administration degree, or a management based Masters level qualification, from a recognised institution.
• A minimum of 5 years proven professional work experience with a particular involvement in management, management consultancy, management teaching, management training, or management research;
• Proof of written and oral proficiency in English achieved through either completion of a degree taught and examined in the English language, and/or attainment of a valid IELTS score of a minimum overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
Please note: Candidates must in their prior study be able to demonstrate both an understanding of academic issues of management and the ability to undertake postgraduate work. The actual degree presented must be management based and should include a dissertation. Candidates with low grades are unlikely to be accepted.
Enrolment Dates The DBA programme has enrolment dates in October, January, April and July.
Applying for the DBA
The application process requires you to submit your application, along with a description of your intended research for scrutiny by a potential supervisor. The supervisor will undertake a telephone interview of the research prior to recommending its submission to the Research Degrees Committee (RDC) for formal consideration. The RDC will review the application and make a decision on its suitability and the availability of appropriately qualified supervisory staff. If RDI decides that the intended research is appropriate and that a suitable qualified supervisory team is available then the RDC will recommend that an offer is made by the University of Wales.
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