<p> UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE</p><p>Programme Specification</p><p>This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.</p><p>1. Awarding Institution / Body University of Central Lancashire</p><p>2. Teaching Institution and Location Preston campus of Delivery</p><p>3. University School/Centre School of Management</p><p>4. External Accreditation N/A</p><p>5. Title of Final Award Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)</p><p>6. Modes of Attendance offered Part time independent study supported by block delivery</p><p>7. UCAS Code</p><p>8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)</p><p>9. Other external influences QAA framework for Higher Education Qualifications. QAA Code of Practice, section 1 Joint statement of the Research Councils Skills Training Requirements for Research Students Association of Business Schools-Guidelines for DBA</p><p>10. Date of production/revision of this July, 2013 form</p><p>11. Aims of the Programme</p><p>The primary aim of the DBA programme is to provide an opportunity for doctoral level study, alongside relevant professional development. The DBA will enable you to: </p><p> design and conduct an investigation into a contemporary business, management or professional issue, the outcomes of which make a significant and demonstrable contribution to both appropriate knowledge, theory and professional knowledge and practice</p><p>In addition, the DBA programme aims to enable you to:</p><p> critically assess, select and implement appropriate research methodologies and methods within complex business, management or professional contexts</p><p> synthesise, interpret and rigorously apply relevant theoretical frameworks and research findings in relation to complex business and management contexts and issues</p><p> develop high level analytical and conceptual skills, facilitating questioning and critical debate about established theoretical orthodoxy and challenges to such orthodoxy</p><p> engage in and manage a process of high level critical reflective personal and professional development leading to the enhancement of your own professional practice and performance within a work context or specific domain</p><p>12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods</p><p>A. Knowledge and Understanding At the end of the programme of study you will be able to demonstrate:</p><p>A1: a critical understanding of research paradigms, philosophical issues, methodologies and methods applicable in business, management and professional contexts </p><p>A2: a critical understanding of the research process and the creation and interpretation of new knowledge through empirical research and advanced level scholarship</p><p>A3: a critical understanding, synthesis, and evaluation of a substantial body of theoretical and research knowledge related to the field of study</p><p>Teaching and Learning Methods Lectures, plenary and small group discussion; Blackboard, AL set meetings; background reading and research; research tasks, case studies; individual and group exercises; visiting speakers; supervisory meetings; DBA thesis. The DBA will be delivered flexibly with emphasis on developing students as independent learners</p><p>Assessment methods Academic assignments, essays; case studies; DBA thesis and viva</p><p>B. Subject-specific skills At the end of the programme you will be able to demonstrate:</p><p>B1: an ability to critically analyse and synthesise the complexities associated with contemporary business, management and professional issues, the linkages between them and their application to organisational contexts</p><p>B2: an ability to design and implement an appropriate programme of applied research and defend its rationale </p><p>B3: an ability to write up the research in the form of a Doctoral thesis and to provide an oral defence of the research . Teaching and Learning Methods</p><p>Lectures, plenary and small group discussion; Blackboard, AL set meetings; background reading and research; research tasks, case studies; individual and group exercises; visiting speakers; supervisory meetings; DBA thesis. The DBA will be delivered flexibly with emphasis on developing students as independent learners. Assessment methods As above</p><p>C. Thinking Skills At the end of the programme you will be able to demonstrate: C1: an ability to critically analyse information and make informed judgements in relation to the complex issues relevant to advanced practice and research in Management and Organisation </p><p>C2: an ability to synthesise ideas in order to develop and communicate and debate alternative explanations and hypotheses </p><p>C3: an ability to critically develop well-evidenced and argued conclusions and recommendations informed by critical argument and debate.</p><p>Teaching and Learning Methods Lectures, plenary and small group discussion; Blackboard, AL set meetings; background reading and research; research tasks, case studies; individual and group exercises; visiting speakers; supervisory meetings; DBA thesis. The DBA will be delivered flexibly with emphasis on developing students as independent learners. </p><p>Assessment methods</p><p>As above D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development At the end of the programme you will be able to demonstrate</p><p>D1.an ability to undertake research, working independently in complex and uncertain environments</p><p>D2. An ability to reflect upon and critically assess your own professional practice and behaviour in order to underpin your own future professional development and effectiveness </p><p>Teaching and Learning Methods As above</p><p>Assessment methods As above</p><p>13. Programme Structures* 14. Awards and Credits*</p><p>Level Module Module Title Credit Code rating Level 7 Stage 1 P G Certificate Requires 60 credits at level 7 MD4416 Contemporary Research 20 Themes in Management and Organisation PG Diploma requires 120 credits at Level 7. MD4415 Management, Rhetoric, Policy 20 and Practice Outcomes developed and assessed at this level include: MD4035 Research Methodologies and 20 subject knowledge as indicated by Design module titles and skills outlined in section 18 MD4036 Qualitative Research Methods 20</p><p>HR4216 Quantitative Research 20 Methods</p><p>MD4417 Literature Review 20 (120)</p><p>Level 8 Stage 2 DBA: Professional Doctorate (Stage 2) requires 540 credits with DB5000 DBA thesis 420 a minimum of 420 credits at Level 8 </p><p>Outcomes developed and assessed at this level include: subject knowledge as indicated by module titles and skills outlined in section 18 (540)</p><p>15. Personal Development Planning</p><p>All students in programmes of higher education in the UK are expected to engage in a process of supported Personal and Professional Development Planning. As a postgraduate student about to engage in an intensive period of study, it is important to remember that there is much to learn from the experience over and above the various subjects that you will study on the programme. Gaining the final University postgraduate award is clearly very important but so should be learning how to plan and manage the personal development process. </p><p>Personal and Professional Development planning will take place throughout the DBA programme and will be supported in a number of ways:</p><p>- meetings with your learning set in Years 1 and 2 of the programme to discuss and review your development and progress and its relationship with your wider professional development, and supported by a Blackboard discussion forum.</p><p>- during Year 2, you will have meetings with the DBA Programme Director, other Business School staff and the Research Degrees Tutor to discuss the development of your proposed DBA research and preparation of the RPA document for transfer to Stage 2</p><p>- Once approved by the Research Degrees Sub-Committee, progression to Stage 2 will involve maintenance of a Progress File. You use this to record your learning experiences and achievements and to record goals set and actions planned. The File is used as an element of the QA process during Stage 2. </p><p>-During Stage 2 one important source of support for personal and professional development will be the supervisory team and your meetings with them </p><p>Throughout the DBA Programme, the Programme Director will always be available to provide you with any additional support and assistance.</p><p>16. Admissions criteria Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information. Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.</p><p>To be considered for admission to the DBA Programme you should meet the following criteria:</p><p>- Hold an approved Masters degree in business, management or in a subject that is relevant to the proposed research programme to be undertaken or hold an equivalent and relevant professional qualification - Have a significant level of relevant business, management or professional experience at a level appropriate to the proposed research programme - Demonstrate the potential to conduct research and write a thesis at doctoral level in a field which matches the areas of supervisory expertise available within the Business School - Demonstrate a high order of oral communications skills - Demonstrate a high level of motivation and a clear personal and professional rationale for undertaking the DBA programme - Provide two appropriate and satisfactory professional/academic references </p><p>- For candidates whose first language is not English, they should provide evidence that either they possess an overall IELTS score of at least 6.5 (or an equivalent English language qualification recognised by the University) or evidence that their Masters degree was conducted entirely in English such as a sample assignment or chapter from the dissertation</p><p>The DBA Application Process involves you in making a formal application which must contain:</p><p>- A completed University Postgraduate Programme application form with supportive evidence of qualifications - An appropriate CV to detail your academic and professional experience - An outline research proposal of 1000 words - Two references - If relevant, evidence of competence in English Language to the above level. </p><p>The application will then be reviewed by the DBA Selection Panel chaired by the DBA Programme Director. Candidates will be asked to attend the University for a formal selection interview. (Alternative arrangements will be made for candidates unable to travel to the University) All candidates will be informed of the University’s decision in writing.</p><p>17. Key sources of information about the programme</p><p> Lancashire Business School DBA brochure and web-site  DBA Programme Director  Graduate Research Office  RDT 18. Curriculum Skills Map Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed Programme Learning Outcomes Knowl edge and unders Module Core (C), Compulsory tandin Level Code Module Title (COMP) or Option (O) g Subject-specific Skills Thinking Skills</p><p>A1 A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 C3 LE Contemporary Research VE Themes in Management and L 7 Organisation MD4416 Comp * * * * Management, Rhetoric, MD4415 Policy and Practice Comp * * * * Research Methodologies * * MD4035 and Design Comp * * * * MD4036 Qualitative Research Comp * * * * * * Methods Quantitative Research * * HR4216 Methods Comp * * * * MD4417 Literature Review Comp * * * * *</p><p>DBA thesis LE VE L 8 * * DB5000 Comp * * * * *</p><p>Note: Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks</p>