Information on the Study Program DBA Doctor of Business Administration In collaboration with A doctoral degree is not only a very high scientific achievement, and an often even higher personal milestone, but also a smart and sustainable investment in your professional future. With the DBA offered by (MBS) in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University (SHU), you can boost your academic or business career in an international and flexible setting that doesn t require you to put your professional career on hold. The part-time DBA program of MBS and SHU is tailored specially to internationally-oriented professionals from diverse backgrounds. It affords you the opportunity to investigate a question of your (not your professor s!) choice, while broadening and deepening your research capabilities to earn a doctoral degree. The small study groups, a key element of the program, provide you with mutual support as well as an excellent professional network. Another unique feature is the modular program structure with in-class instruction in study blocks taking place in Sheffield and Munich. Six four-day study blocks are scheduled for the program s first two years and lead to the preparation of a research design with appropriate methodology for a doctoral thesis. Over the subsequent two years, you then execute your research plan and write your thesis without having to put your career on hold. The course design recognizes your on-going and associated professional responsibilities and activities. Boost your career with the MBS and SHU DBA program! 5 Reasons to Study the Doctor of Business Administration 1. International Degree The Doctor of Business Administration represents a highly respected academic degree which can open doors into and within the international business world. Upon successful completion, you may also bear the German title Dr.. 2. High Quality & Recognition The DBA of and Sheffield Hallam University is a widely recognized doctoral program enabling you to benefit from the outstanding quality of research and education in both universities. 3. Flexible Design Due to its flexible design, the DBA program allows you to pursue a doctoral degree without having to put your career on hold. 4. Structured Program The DBA program of and Sheffield Hallam University is based on a highly effective modular system and a program structure designed to facilitate progress and results. 5. Strong Partners and Sheffield Hallam University are both internationally renowned universities forming a team of strong and well-connected partners.
DBA Program Structure and Goals The structure of the DBA program reflects two aims: The first is to present you with an opportunity to discuss key substantive topics that concern research and advances in organizational and business knowledge. The second is to take you, in a staged way, through the processes of developing and planning a doctoral research project, and then on to the execution of the project itself. The goals of the DBA program include the following: 1. To provide a program of in-depth study and personal interest in a specific professional area. 2. To facilitate the development of knowledge, critical understanding and modes of professional practice. 3. To provide an opportunity to make an independent and original contribution to knowledge and to the practice of management in the professions. 4. To provide sound research training and education to enable you to complete your research successfully and to continue to contribute to knowledge. 5. To build a community of reflective practitioners. 6. To contribute to the enhancement of leadership, management, and business success. START: October EXPERT KNOWLEDGE IN BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT Year 1 Module 1 (Month 1) Philosphies of Research in Business and Management (Sheffield Business School) Module 2 (Month 4 and 9) Research Design in Business and Management () Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Presentation of Research Report PERSONALITY & SOFT SKILLS Module 3 (Month 12) Leadership, Management and Organization Theory (Sheffield Business School) Doctoral Thesis ( / Sheffield Business School) INTERNATIONALITY Module 4 (Month 15) Europe in the World () PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE & SPECIALIZATION Module 5 (Month 20) Advanced Practice and Research in Business and Management (Sheffield Business School) Presentation of Research Report PART 1 PART 2 The DBA at in collaboration with SHU is challenging, and with its high-profile lecturers and strong international focus it provides a great boost for your career! Prof Dr. Heiko Seif, DBA Program Director at MBS
Module Overview MODULE 1 (SHU): Philosophies of Research in Business and Management The aim of this module is to develop critical interpretation and analysis of key issues in debates in epistemology and ontology. It enables you to comprehend critically on-going debates in management theory and research. MODULE 2 (MBS): Research Design in Business and Management This module develops your ability to interpret and analyze key issues in the design of business and management research. MODULE 3 (SHU): Leadership, Management and Organization Theory The module aims to provide a balance between theoretical and conceptual clarification and practice by examining perspectives on leadership and management, and their location within organization theory. It encourages you to develop a reflective and critical understanding of those aspects of leadership, management and organisation theory that may impact your choice of research paradigm and methodology. MODULE 4 (MBS): Europe in the World The module places European management and professional practice into the context of regionalized and globalized economies. MODULE 5 (SHU): Advanced Practice and Research in Business and Management At the core of this module are presentations by you and your fellow students that afford an opportunity to present developing research to the rest of the cohort and to attending staff. Sheffield Hallam University & Sheffield Business School Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) is renowned for its modern facilities, dynamic approach to teaching and learning, and high levels of student support. With 34,000 students from over 100 countries worldwide and 3,000 staff it is one of UK s largest and most progressive universities. Benefit from the 100 million which SHU has invested in state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities with a further 70 million to be invested over the next two years. Sheffield Hallam research programme was ranked in the top five of all UK modern universities in the most recent national Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. The e-learning system at SHU is one of the most extensive and advanced in the country, providing access to resources and support when and where you need them. A resource-packed learning centre with excellent IT facilities which are open 24 hours a day, every week of the year. Sheffield Business School (SBS), one of Sheffield Hallam University's main faculties, has a national and international reputation for delivering postgraduate and professional management development programs. With over thirty years of experience in research and teaching in business and management, SBS is involved in a diverse range of pure and applied research, covering most areas of business and management. The DBA provides candidates and their organization with leading edge development in management thinking. It enables them to develop and then apply the latest business and management theories to their own environment. It is for those who want to be recognized as contributors to management thinking and advanced professional practice. Dr. Samah Issa, DBA Collaborative Course Leader at SBS
Part One Complementary Studies During the first two years, you progress through five study modules in which you develop capabilities and knowledge to support your research and personal and professional development. Three of the modules address topics directly related to your research: philosophies of research in business and management, research design in business and management, and advanced practice and research in business and management. Two of the modules explore substantive issues: leadership, management, organization theory and European management. During the complementary studies, you are encouraged to consider issues critically, reflectively and reflexively. Using an enquiry based learning approach you identify your own research questions as well as resources to investigate your research problem. The guidance and support of a faciliatopr enables you to become an expert in your field. You demonstrate your learning through the preparation of five assignments of 5,000 words each. Concurrent to your study for the modules, you are supported in the development and planning of your research. A core element of the last study block is a presentation of your developing research. Attendance is mandatory for a total of 24 days during six study blocks distributed over two years. Three of the study blocks are held in Sheffield (England), and three in Munich (Germany). The Cohort An integral part of the program is the cohort, the group of students who begin the program at the same time and attend all study blocks together. Students in the cohort engage in discussions with each other during the study blocks, learning from each other. Outside of the study blocks, the discussions may continue, with students sharing ideas and experiences and supporting each other. Part Two Doctoral Thesis After successful completion of all modules and the formal presentation of your research followed by the approval of a 6,000 word Research Report, you then focus on the development and writing of the thesis. During this process, you receive supervisory support from Sheffield Business School and Munich Business School. The aim of the thesis is to enable you to demonstrate, via a thesis considered of doctoral quality, that you can make an original contribution to a relevant field of business or professional knowledge and practice in business and management. The thesis must include at least 60,000 words. You submit the completed thesis to SHU for defence at an oral examination (Viva Voce). When successful, the degree of Doctor of Business Administration is awarded by SHU. How to Apply Application Process Submission of application documents Participation in a personal interview (video conference possible) Application Documents Completed application form with application essay in English Curriculum Vitae in English Copies of diplomas and transcripts (plus translations if not already in English or German) 2 reference letters (academic or professional), either as completed reference form or as a normal letter of recommendation (with English translation if not already in English) Proof of English proficiency (test scores must still be valid, i.e. less than two years old) Academic papers, articles, certificates etc. (optional) As one of the first graduates of the Sheffield Business School DBA program and the Director of Studies for DBA researchers I am excited to advance knowledge in ways which are relevant to organizational practice and immensely satisfying to those who embark on the DBA journey. Dr. Richard Breese, DBA Collaborative Course Leader at SBS
Application Essay Guidelines The application essay should address two main questions. The first question is: Why do you want to pursue a DBA? Your answer should include reference to personal, professional and educational experience, as well as the impact you expect it to have on your career. Specific topics you should address include: What motivates you personally and professionally to want to get a DBA? The impact you expect a DBA to have on your career How your personal, professional and educational performance prepare you for the DBA? How you are prepared to handle the demands of the DBA program? Application Requirements The second question is: What do you propose to research? Discuss a possible topic and research approach which interests you. The area of research that you actually pursue may be different, provided that it is within the supervisory scope of MBS and SBS. Specific topics that should be addressed in your answer to this question include: Reason why this possible area of business and management is important Identification of a clear research question with a scope suitable for doctoral research Contextualization of the research question within a body of existing scholarly literature (including identification of ambiguity or deficiencies in understanding in the literature and usage of the literature to justify the need for future research) Possible methodology for the research, including methods for data collection and analysis Potential impacts of the research Relevance of the expected findings to management knowledge and practice These questions and topics should be addressed reflectively and comprehensively within an 800 1000 word essay. The research essay must be written in a running text and should provide a clear understanding of your motivation and demonstrate your potential to develop research on a topic in business and management. If there are any further questions on the essay, you are welcome to seek guidance from the DBA Program Advisor. Candidate Profile Have the potential ability and motivation to complete the program successfully Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, a capacity for critical analysis, and the ability to abstract and formulate underlying principles in a systematic manner Propose an area of research that is appropriate to the program and the scope of Sheffield Business School/ Prerequisites MBA, Master degree or equivalent in business and management or a related field, at least 300 ECTS credits in entire academic experience At least three years experience in a management role or in a professional capacity with significant responsibility Where English is not the applicant s first language, evidence of English language proficiency of one of the following: IELTS score of at least 7.0 (academic module) TOEFL ibt score of at least 100 A confirmation from the employer that English is the official language in daily business communication in the candidate s current position A successfully completed degree taught and assessed in English language within the last three years
Key Facts Degree Doctor of Business Administration, DBA (awarded by Sheffield Hallam University) Application Dates Application deadline 1: April 15, 2018 Duration Studies Abroad Language Format Typically 48 months (24 months of study, 24 36 months for doctoral thesis) International modules at Sheffield Hallam University 100% English Part-time program Application deadline 2: July 29, 2018 Course Dates Module 1 at SHU: October 17 20, 2018 Module 2 at MBS: Part 1: January 16 19, 2019 Part 2: June 12 15, 2019 Tuition Regular tuition of 36,000, payable in four installments Years 1 2 12,600 (for each year) Years 3 4 5,400 (for each year) Beyond the fourth year, tuition is 3,600 per year. Module 3 at SHU: October 9 12, 2019 Module 4 at MBS: January 8 11, 2020 Module 5 at SHU: June 26 29, 2020 About Since its founding in 1991, (MBS) has educated leaders for the international business world. MBS is one of Germany s best business schools and consistently places among the top schools in all relevant university rankings. A highly international approach, applied business knowledge, and a strong network of partners are the cornerstones of MBS' educational model and the basis for all programs be it study programs with a Bachelor s, Master s or MBA degree or tailor-made Executive Education programs for companies and managers. As Bavaria s first and so far only private university, MBS has received unlimited state accreditation by the Bavarian State Ministry and institutional accreditation by the German Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat). MBS has recently celebrated its 25 years anniversary, with a vision to become the preferred business school in Germany for globally minded, responsible and entrepreneurial personalities in their lifelong pursuit of knowledge and personal development. For Further Information on the DBA Doctor of Business Adminstration, Please Visit dba.munich-business-school.de Your Contact Bettina Würdinger, Master of Business Studies in Marketing MBA and DBA Program Advisor +49 (0)89 547678-254 dba@munich-business-school.de Elsenheimerstraße 61 80687 Munich Germany www.munich-business-school.de As of February 2018