DBA in Supply Chain Management
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Duration
36 Months
Pedagogy
Blended
Tuition Fee
£ 6,000 £ 12,000
DBA in Supply Chain Management
The 180 ECTS credits Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program aims to provide business students, managers, practitioners, and leaders with advanced knowledge, research, and analytical skills that they can apply to solve complex business problems. Unlike master's programs, the DBA program emphasizes the practical application of theory to real-world business challenges. Students are expected to undergo a transformative learning process that enhances their research skills, enabling them to approach business situations with a different perspective and a focus on applying research methods to find solutions that promote organizational efficiency, growth, and long-term sustainability.
The program is designed to be both flexible and rigorous, and it can be completed entirely online. Students have the freedom to set their own pace for completing the program. The duration of the program varies depending on the pathway the student selects (Coursework vs Research). While most students are expected to obtain the qualification within three years of enrolling, the research pathway may lead to a qualification in less than three years.
The MSBM DBA in Supply Chain Management program emphasizes applied research to enable executives, managers, and practitioners to apply what they learn in real-time in their organizations. The curriculum ensures that students acquire advanced knowledge and expertise in all business and supply chain management aspects. Coursework focuses on developing research, writing, presentation, critical and analytical thinking, and change management skills.
Upon completing the program, students can apply research methodologies to study business situations and solve business challenges. They will be able to conduct primary and secondary research to understand business challenges and apply a deep understanding of business and supply chain management fundamentals and practices to predict outcomes.
Additionally, students will develop advanced proficiency in business communication, articulating complex ideas, strategies, plans, and tactics clearly and effectively. They will also be able to create meaningful reports using data collection, cleaning, interpretation, and visualization. Students will engage in academic and professional research activities that may lead to publications in peer-reviewed journals and develop high-level proficiency in applying robust research methodologies, study design, and study conduct to produce a thesis as part of the requirement for the conferring of the doctorate qualification.
The MSBM DBA program offers both a coursework-based and research-based pathway for completion.
Accreditation
All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.Entry requirement
Master’s or an equivalent recognized academic title in Business and Management
Master’s or an equivalent recognized academic title in any discipline with over five years of managerial and/or business experience
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent recognized academic title in any discipline with over eight years of managerial and/or business experience
English Language Proficiency:
Our programs are conducted in the English language. As such, you must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by submitting one of the following test scores during the application process:
IELTS Overall: 5.5
TOEFL (iBT: 58+; PBT: 490+; CBT: 167+)
TOEIC Overall: 555+
PTE Overall: 50+
Duolingo Overall: 90+
English Proficiency Waivers:
The English proficiency test is not required for the following candidates:
– Native English Speakers, OR;
– Applicants having completed their schooling in English (i.e. High School Diploma or IB), OR;
– Applicants having completed their undergraduate or graduate studies in English, OR;
– 2 years of work experience in an organization where English is the primary language of communication.
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What you'll learn
Module 1
Assignments And Study Guidelines
This comprehensive module combines various learning approaches including interactive content, practical exercises, and engaging resources. You'll find carefully curated materials designed to enhance your understanding and skills through a mix of theoretical concepts and hands-on practice. Each component has been structured to ensure an effective and engaging learning experience.
Module 2
ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS
This module will equip students with the qualitative and quantitative principles to undertake research at the doctorate level. The research principles will include a review of theoretical principles informed by Research Philosophy and Research Approach along with empirical research principles involving Research Strategy, Data Collection Method and Data Analysis Method. Additionally, students will be equipped to make appropriate judgements based on ethical practices during the PhD research.
Module 3
ADVANCED HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
This module will aim at the management of human beings in a complex organisation; recruiting, selecting, training, promoting & motivating human beings. Increasing personal loyalties & managing personnel to elevate individual contribution, increasing quality & lowering operational costs.
Module 4
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS ANALYSIS
The course presents conceptual frameworks and models which will assist students to analyze competitive situations and strategic dilemmas and gaining insight into strategic management. This course will provide a synthesis of previous course materials within the business programmes. Lectures are supplemented with case studies.
Module 5
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
Theoretical statements of individual and group behaviour in organizations will be examined in this course. Student presentations and discussions will include detailed treatments of organization design, change, and reorganization, as well as inter-organizational relationships.
Module 6
ADVANCED BUSINESS THEORIES
The course aims at helping PhD candidates develop an appreciation for the intellectual growth of business as a discipline. Students will have an opportunity to view the historical growth of the field from an economic to a behaviourally-based discipline. By studying multiple articles on each topic, students will gain an understanding of the way academic knowledge is developed as well as being exposed to contemporary social science methods.
Module 7
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
This comprehensive module combines various learning approaches including interactive content, practical exercises, and engaging resources. You'll find carefully curated materials designed to enhance your understanding and skills through a mix of theoretical concepts and hands-on practice. Each component has been structured to ensure an effective and engaging learning experience.
Module 8
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
This comprehensive module combines various learning approaches including interactive content, practical exercises, and engaging resources. You'll find carefully curated materials designed to enhance your understanding and skills through a mix of theoretical concepts and hands-on practice. Each component has been structured to ensure an effective and engaging learning experience.
Module 9
Segment 2 - RESEARCH/THESIS
This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.
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