DBA and PhD Open Evening at Newcastle Business School 6th May 2009
Your guide to Newcastle Business School's DBA programme:
What is the Newcastle Business School DBA?
The DBA is a professional Doctorate in Business Administration equivalent in standing to a PhD but with a clear focus on developing and improving professional practice. With its accent on developing research and enquiry skills to the highest level, together with a focus on application and reflection, which combined with the flexibility of its block delivery, the DBA is the logical choice for experienced senior managers and management educators who wish to continue their life long learning.
Newcastle Business School's DBA is offered at either full time (2 years) or part time (3 years).
What does the Newcastle Business School DBA aim to do?
- Build on your current knowledge skills and abilities
- Challenge you at the highest level of thought
- Extend your capabilities as manager, developer and researcher
- Open up new and higher level career opportunities
- Equip you with the premier academic qualification
Programme aims and learning outcomes »
How is the programme structured?
Read about the programme structure here »
How is the programme delivered?
The programme commences with an advanced business research module delivered in two one-week blocks encompassing research philosophies, research techniques and doctorial study skills. As a full time student you will be in attendance at the university between blocks with successful completion of the module leading to the research phase.
The part-time programme allows practising managers the freedom to contimue working in their profession. The ability of doctoral students to study in blocks and continue in employment, allows them diect access to the professional context within which their doctoral programme rests.
Personal study during the inter-block periods is seen as vital in allowing participants to reflect upon the content of the taught modules, to relate theory to their current (or past) profesional practice, to undertake their research and to prepare for their doctoral thesis/portfolio. This study time is self-managed, but supported by fellow participants, academic mentors and tutors.
How does the DBA benefit you?
- You develop as a practitioner able to reflect critically on your own and others' practice
- You expand your range of research skills, techniques and knowledge
- You become a member of a community of practically oriented researchers
- You increase your credibility as a manager, educator or consultant
- You continue your professional development
What type of research can I do?
The DBA concentrates on research that typically has potential application in the work place. Based on sound philosophical and methodological foundations, the research in the DBA thesis/portfolio normally addresses an issue of practical importance. Also required is a strong element of self-reflection on the researcher's own practice and journey of development.
Your research must reflect the expertise of the staff at Newcastle Business School.
The types of topics we would welcome applications in are:
Strategy and International Business:
- International competitiveness
- International economic development
- Public choice in global economy
- Foreign Direct Investment
Tourism and Marketing:
- Marketing management
- Marketing strategy
- New product development
- Application of marketing
- Transport and social inclusion
- Responsible tourism
- Tourism operations
- Attractions development
- Cultural tourism
- Literary, film and television tourism
Organisational and Individual Performance:
- Supporting international students in the learning process
- Impact of knowledge management on working practice
- Developing leadership and managing managers
- Organisational ethics
Accountancy, Finance and Corporate Governance
- Corporate philanthrophy
- International accounting and corporate governance
- Mutuality and community stakeholder relationships
- Sustainibility of football finance
- Voluntary reporting narratives in annual reports
- Money Laundering
- Operational risk management
- Credit risk management
- Effectiveness of performance indicators
- Financial markets in developing countries
- Activity based management in effecting change
- Private equity buy-outs
How much will the DBA programme cost?
Please contact the DBA Administrator for more details.
How do I apply?
- Download the Application Form following the instructions on the form.
Once complete you can either:
- Attach to an email and send to nb.nbs-research-admin@unn.ac.uk
- Print out and post to Sarah Boon, Research Administrator, Academic Support Office, Newcastle Business School, City Campus East, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST.
The application form contains a section for you to give details of your research proposal. It is recommended that you follow the Proposal Guidelines when completing this section.
PLEASE NOTE: Your application will NOT be considered without your research proposal details. A completed application form AND a research proposal must be submitted for your DBA application to be considered.
If you are having trouble downloading the application form you can request one by contacting the DBA Administrator ensuring you give your full postal address.
Can I apply for a scholarship?
A limited number of scholarships, based upon academic merit, are available for students on this programme. Details can be obtained from the International Office of Northumbria University.
Can I talk to anyone about my application?
The DBA Administrator can advise you about procedures, but if you have any questions relating to the programme content, you will be offered the chance to discuss them with a member of the programme management team.
What happens next?
Provided you satisfy our entry requirements and your research proposal is within the area of our expertise, all applicants will be required to undertake an interview. This may be conducted on a face-to-face basis, by telephone or by teleconferencing.
A successful interview will normally result in your referees being contacted and, if satisfactory references are obtained, an offer is usually made in writing. You will also be expected to provide copies of your educational qualifications/certificates at this stage.
Applicants are expected to accept or reject this offer within a specified timescale.
What some of our existing students say about the DBA programme
Hong Quan - Purchasing Manager
"I had earlier completed an MBA which has helped me develop knowledge and skills as a manager, but it also made me realise that there is so much more to learn. In order to enhance my capability as a business leader and develop greater confidence in my career, I was determined to continue my lifelong learning by joining the DBA programme at Northumbria. As time has progressed, I now know that I made the right choice and I have never regretted this decision.
The DBA has been a very good experience for me. My fellow participants are helpful and friendly, and with a range of backgrounds and different cultures, it is possible to share management practices and experiences from both a regional to an international perspective. The tutors are supportive and always willing to help, whatever your problem is - sometimes I feel that they are not only my tutors but also my friends!
I benefited enormously from the first two years of intensive block study. For example, it had enhanced my research skills systematically by in-depth study of advanced business research methods as well as improving my awareness of a manager's role through personal and professional development. It has now equppied me to embark upon the thesis element and the development of research skills has had a positive impact on my job and career. I am also more confident in my personal life, as well as developing professionally in my job and I am better able to think through and solve complex problems on a day-to-day basis. I certainly feel that I am more competitive in the workplace after studying on the DBA programme and my own boss has commented that I am becoming a more logical and strategic thinker."
Downloadable DBA Brochure