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About Doctorate of Business Administration
Earning the coveted doctorate degree program from a reputed university is a dream for many professionals! This requires dedication and commitment to make one of the most significant decisions in life. A doctorate of Business Administration or DBA program is a complete doctoral degree but comes with few contradictions to an academic-oriented Ph.D. degree. Doctorate of Business Administration is available in online or part-time study modes. DBA degree specializes in effectively utilizing key professional experience in pursuing industry implied research.
Program Highlights
- Delivery: Online
- Flexible Learning
- WES Recognized
- 1:1 Research Supervision
- Optional Immersion Program at the UCAM Campus
- Research Bootcamp
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Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)- Structured in Two stages.
Stage one: Learning Stage
- Duration: 1 Year
- Modules: 5
- Credit Value: 60 ECTS
The Stage One of the DBA program provides a theoretical and practical foundation in research methodology for advanced empirical research within the management field. The latter part of program focuses on the application knowledge and understanding of research methodology to an actual pilot study and overall thesis proposal and to reflect on own performance as a researcher.
- To explore the main research philosophies and paradigms within the field of management research
- To critically understand the methods of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
- To demonstrate advanced skills in data handling, using appropriate statistical software
- To demonstrate high-level skills in qualitative research methods
- To demonstrate deep competence in quantitative research methods
- To understand and conceptualize a ‘research problem’ in contemporary management
- To analyses how management researchers have conducted significant research projects
- To evaluate and critically review research at the forefront of the discipline or professional practice of interest.
- To identify and assess potential areas of research within different management disciplines
- To demonstrate the ability to devise, plan and conduct an extended piece of independent work (in an ethical manner)
- To critically assess the chosen topic in the context of the current literature (including existing studies)
- To critically analyze data to offer a sophisticated interpretation of results/findings, bringing original thinking to bear, in order to draw justified conclusions.
- To synthesize and present research findings in the form of a structured written dissertation.
- To identify a topic for systematic and critical review, which is at the forefront of research in practice in your professional context
- To develop an appropriate research question that will allow for secondary material to be critically analyzed effectively, empirical research to be conducted, and for conclusions to draw
- To demonstrate a deep critical understanding of the appropriate theoretical and empirical sources of information, which is relevant to the topic of a chosen methodology.
- To understand and analyze the principles of reflective practice in both management and research
- To critically reflect on own competence and development needs as a management researcher
- To identify the further skills required to successfully grow and develop as a doctoral-level researcher in a management field
- To identify how any required skills or competencies may be attained and to plan accordingly
Upon completing Stage One, learners are eligible for a MPhil. in Management from UCAM. They will also recieve a certificate of ” Certified Business Research Professional” from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), UK.
Stage Two: Research Stage
- Duration: 2 Years
- Credit Value: 120 ECTS
Stage Two, of the DBA program, is focused on conducting full-fledged primary research under the supervision of a mentor. The two years of stage two are used to produce a detailed thesis, meeting the expectations of research required at a doctoral level.
Program Highlights
- 12 months fully online
- MBA degree from UCAM
- 120 ECTS
- Dual Certification
DBA Concentration Areas
- Operations & Supply Chain Management
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Management
- Strategic management
- Risk Management
- Project Management
- Accounting & Finance
- Healthcare Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Organizational Development and Change Management
- Travel and Tourism
- Family Business
- International Business
- Educational Management
- Production Management
- Virtual Leadership
- Transformational Leadership
- Succession Planning
- Leading Innovation & Change
- Conflict Resolution
- Ethical Leadership
- Equity and Inclusion
- Upskilling and Reskilling
- Cross-cultural leadership
- Servant Leadership
- Public Administration and Change
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
- Data Analytics
- Blockchain Technology
- Cyber Security
- FinTech / Decentralized Finance
- Digital Marketing
- SMEs – Role, impact, challenges in sustaining etc.
- Entrepreneurship Eco Hubs
- Start-ups – Growth, impact, financing challenges
- Incubators & accelerators
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Women Entrepreneurs – Challenges and Opportunities
- Market Research
- Innovation Culture
- Business Ideation
- Incremental & Disruptive Innovation
- Creativity and Innovation
- Franchising and Micro-business
- Grassroots Entrepreneurship
- Triple Bottom Line
- Sustainability Reporting
- Green Finance and Sustainable Investments
- Corporate Ethics
- Eco – Certifications and Third-Party endorsements
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Ethical Sourcing
- Green Marketing or Greenwashing
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Waste Management
- Fairtrade
- Sustainable Production and Consumption
- Circular Economy
- Stakeholder Management
- Future of Renewable Energy – in production and consumption
- Risk Management – Operational and Reputational associated with ethics and compliance
- Creating Shared Value
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Industry 5.0
- Energy Finance
DBA Testimonials
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About UCAM
Why UCAM?
- UCAM is accredited by ANECA (National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation of Spain)
- UCAM has around 200 renowned international strategic partners, including leading colleges and universities in the world, such as UC Berkeley, Stanford, NTU, NUS and Università Degli Studi di Bologna.
- UCAM has been awarded an overall score of 4 stars in the QS Stars Rating and obtains the highest rating (5 stars) in the categories of teaching, internationalisation, social responsibility, and inclusiveness.
- UCAM was ranked tenth by Times Higher Education (THE) Times Higher Education (THE) in quality of teaching and student general assessment.
About Chartered Management Institute (CMI), UK
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) works with business and education to inspire people to become skilled, confident, and successful managers and leaders. Chartered Management Institute is the only chartered professional body dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence. Over 100,000 managers use CMI’s unique services daily. Organizations like Jaguar, Land Rover, Royal Bank of Scotland, Fujitsu, Allianz, Silverstone, Royal Air Force, London South Bank and Royal College of Physicians use Chartered Management Institute certifications for certifying their professionals.
Why Choose CMI?
- CMI Promotes the highest standards in management and leadership excellence.
- It is the ultimate management accolade backed by a unique royal charter.
- Provides practical insight for both today’s leaders and the next generation.
- Currently has 100k active learners and boasts 12000+ Chartered managers.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have an MBA or Master’s degree or equivalent from recognized institutions.
- Candidates must have at least three years of work experience at a managerial level.
- Candidates must have a thorough command of written and spoken English. English level: 6.0 IELTS or equivalent.
Fees
1Years
2Years
$4000
3Years
$4000
Westford MBA Alumni students qualify for a 2000$ discount from the published fee.
What is a DBA
Who should consider a DBA
Doctorate of Business Administration are driven by a desire to ignite real change in their companies or fields through data-driven decision-making. The online or part-time program will be of particular benefit to experienced C’level executives, senior managers, department heads, consultants, management educators and entrepreneurs. The DBA degree experience challenges the learner to sharpen critical and analytical expertise. You will develop your skills in research to become an expert in your domain with a proven ability to think outside the box.
DBA and PhDs. - Equal but Different
Faculty Profiles
Dr Rene Y. Paquibut
External Supervisor
Dr June Dennis
Guest Lecturer
Dr Genaro V Japos
Adjunct Thesis Supervisor
Dr Colin Rigby
Guest Lecturer/ Thesis Supervisor
Dr Andrew Hambler
Chief Examination Officer – Westford UCAM DBA Programme
Dr Lee Croft
Guest Faculty and Supervisor
Dr Masroor Alam
DBA Faculty
Dr Abhijit Ganguly
Program Head- DBA
Dr Abraham O.A
External Supervisor
Dr Richard Peel
Senior Faculty and Student Success Manager
Dr. Renaldo De Jager
Senior Faculty and Business Development Manager- African Region
Dr Heather Goode
Adjunct Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Dzingai Katsamba
Adjunct Thesis Supervisor
Dr Dewald Scholtz
Adjunct Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Veena Grover
Adjunct Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Balamurugan Balusamy
Adjunct Thesis Supervisor
Umar Lawal Aliyu
Adjunct Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Ghulam Abbas Bhatti
Adjunct Thesis Supervisors
Dr Asaph Moshikaro
Adjunct Thesis Supervisor
Alex Forsythe
Adjunct Thesis Supervisor
Professor Valerie Lindsay
Adjunct Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Kumba Digdowiseiso
Adjunct Thesis Supervisor
Early Exit Award or Dual Certification - MPhil. (Master of Philosophy)
Students who complete stage 1 will receive an MPhil. (Master of Philosophy) in Management from Universidad Catolica de Murcia in Spain. If the student decides to leave before finishing the final research thesis, he will be eligible for the Early Exit Award with the MPhil from UCAM. Along with the MPhil. the learners will also receive a certificate of “Certified Business Research Professional” from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), UK. If the learner completes both the learning stages of the program, he will be eligible for two certifications from UCAM, which include the MPhil in Management and the Doctorate Degree, along with a certificate of “Certified Business Research Professional,” from CMI, UK.
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Annual Research & Leadership Boot Camp
Westford University College looks forward to conducting a ‘Research Leadership Boot Camp’-A 2 days’ workshop Program. The Research Leadership Forum is a dynamic think tank that identifies and discusses trends as well as generate ideas in improving universities and research organizations.
The institution hopes to gain a better understanding of how global education and research institutions contribute to the innovation and competitiveness. We also look forward to facilitating new collaborations and providing global visibility to relevant experiences and original thought in the field, through this initiative.
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