Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
A part-time Doctor of Business Administration delivered with HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE) in Hong Kong. Two years of taught modules are followed by a minimum two-year research phase leading to a doctoral thesis on an issue directly related to the candidate's workplace, with blended learning support from a cohort of peers.
Department: Plymouth Business School | Duration: 3 (from start of research phase) to 6 years; part-time | Study mode: part-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
Years 1 and 2 cover Advanced Qualitative Research Methods for Doctoral Study (DBA701HK), Advanced Quantitative Research Methods for Doctoral Study (DBA702HK), Applying Theory to Professional Practice (DBA703HK) and Doctoral Research Proposal (DBA801HK); later years form the thesis stage under a Director of Studies. The maximum duration is six years.
The potential to study at FHEQ Level 8, normally shown by a Masters degree, although candidates with strong professional experience may be considered. Applicants should have relevant middle to senior management experience (or sufficiently extensive business experience at the admissions tutors' discretion), a commitment to educational enquiry and critical reflection on practice, and the ability to work collaboratively. Applicants complete an application form, a personal statement and a research idea, and are interviewed.
Duration: 3 (from the start of research phase) - 6 years
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
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