商業及管理

Doctor of Business Administration, University of Plymouth, UK
 
The programme is studied part-time in a structured manner with a cohort of peers from a range of professional practices. A key emphasis of the programme is the strong teaching and supervisory support from the University of Plymouth. A thesis supervisor will be allocated upon a student’s acceptance and will be the mentor to the student throughout their DBA journey. In addition, the research modules in years 1 and 2 are taught modules so students are well-prepared for their thesis development.
 
The programme is suitable for professionals that prefer to study together with a cohort and be guided by a doctoral supervisor through their DBA journey.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME?

• DBA supervisor allocated upon acceptance to the DBA and will provide guidance to you through your DBA journey
• Strong teaching support as you develop your research skills and thesis proposal in years 1 and 2.
• All assessments are by written coursework, no examination

This MBA (Master of Business Administration) preparatory course aims to provide tuition support to students for studying the Global MBA, University of London (Academic Direction: Queen Mary University of London).

1. Enable participants to develop the necessary skills, competencies and knowledge for effective, ethical and contemporary HR management in a business and organisational context.
2. Provide students with the opportunity to develop the qualities needed for employment in complex and unpredictable HRM and related environments.
3. Adopt a critical perspective on theory and research, and support the application of learning to students’ work environments.
4. Provide the opportunity for students to pursue some subjects to greater depth, to seek out an avenue of HRM enquiry and to carry out independent research through the undertaking of an HR Research Project.

1. Detailed knowledge and understanding of organisations, the dynamic external environments in which they operate, and their management, and leadership;
2. The ability to apply knowledge and understanding of business and management to complex situations to enhance decision making and management practice in general;
3. Critical awareness of current trends and issues in business and management, which is informed by contemporary research and practice;
4. The ability to learn and work autonomously in the pursuit of creative strategies and business solutions;
5. A range of transferable skills relevant to a career in business and management including leadership, analytical, critical thinking, research and communications skills.

The MBA programme has the following programme objectives:  

1. To enable the advanced study of organisations focusing on the role of leaders and managers in determining the organisation’s mission, vision and strategic direction.
  
2. To develop critical reflection and engagement skills to understand, apply and challenge the relevance of academic theories in a rapidly changing business context.  

3. To develop insights, critical thinking and management skills necessary to function effectively in a management role and to widen the perspective of students beyond the limitations imposed by their own experience.  

4. To enhance your interpersonal, team working and cross-cultural skills enabling you to work more effectively with employees and customers.  

5. To develop your knowledge and skills across specialist routes congruent with your career and professional development plans and goals.  

6. To foster innovation and entrepreneurial skills enabling you to generate original solutions to management problems.