Pre-requisites: to have passed the Researcy Proposal Module

1. Recognise and identify a significant research problem which will make original contribution to knowledge or the advancement of your professional practice
Communication

2. Research and present a critical review of a body of appropriate literature that contextualises and informs your research study
Analysis

3. Conduct with a high degree of autonomy an appropriate research project or enquiry that shows originality and professional relevance as well as ethical and technical research issues
Enquiry
Application
Problem Solving

4. Analyse and present your data in an appropriate manner
Application
Problem Solving

5. Derive conclusions and professional recommendations based on theoretical and data analysis as appropriate for the nature of the investigation
Reflection

6. Report and critically appraise your own and others work in a way that makes an original contribution to an established body of knowledge and demonstrates relevance to the development of your professional practice
Knowledge and Understanding

Part 1: DBA thesis Part 2: Oral exam (Viva-voce) 100% 50,000 words coverning Learning Outcomes 1-6

At this research project stage, you are expected to carry out an investigation that makes an original contribution to knowledge within your professional practice. You will implement the approved research proposal from the research development stage, but also, in consultation with your supervisors, be prepared to extend and adjust the same.

By the end of the DBA journey, the candidate will have enhanced analytical and critical skills to develop on their professional management practice. They will be able to questions and challenge received wisdom in business and management arena, and consider how learning is translated into management practice, and practice into business and management theory.

Regular supervisory meetings with first and second supervisor. Oral/written formative feedback from supervisors on draft chapters, research tool design, data analysis, etc. Presentation at research seminars and conferences.

Texts will be specific to the area of investigation. In addition, the following general texts may be useful:

Kara, H. (2017). Research and Evaluation for Busy Practitioners, 2nd Ed., Bristol Policy Press

Murray, R. (2016). How to write a Thesis, 4th Ed., Maidenhead, Berks. OU Press

Murray, R. (2015). How to survive your Viva; Defending a Thesis, 3rd Ed., Maidenhead, Berks. OU Press

Kamler, B. (2014). Helping Doctoral Students write Pedagogies for Supervision, 2nd ed., Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge

Module Handbook

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