Doctor of Professional Studies in Negotiated Management Specialism at University of Chester

Our DProf is designed for high-performing professionals to stimulate organisational, national or international development and contribute to wider debates in their field. Innovative research solutions are now required to tackle the challenging circumstances facing contemporary organisations. Our DProf participants positively engage with these challenges as active members of our research community.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise  |  Department: Chester Business School  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: October 2026, October 2027  |  Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our researchers initially engage with the IS8004 Researcher and Research Development module to build foundational but advanced expertise before undertaking the IS8005 Research Project (Thesis). In the first year, there will be 10 workshops (held via on-line live delivery on one Friday per month, approximating 40 hours). Core modules include Researcher and Research Development, Research Project.

Career pathways

Our doctoral graduates typically advance their careers into roles which require high levels of expert knowledge and independent expertise, such as consultancy, organisational development, self-employment, executive coaching, senior roles in academe, and strategic leadership positions in business.

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