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Professional Doctorate of Business Administration

The Professional Doctorate of Business Administration is an advanced executive programme designed for professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and organizational leaders seeking to enhance their strategic impact through rigorous research and evidence-based management practices.

  • Lecture 1: Framing Quantitative Research in Business Leadership
    00:49:43
  • Lecture 2: Research Design and Data Collection Strategies
    00:48:37
  • Lecture 3: Quantitative Research Paradigms in Business Leadership
    01:21:52
  • Lecture 4: Hypothesis Development and Testing in Business Contexts
    01:25:06
  • Lecture 5: Designing Longitudinal Studies for Leadership Impact Assessment
    01:13:40
  • Lecture 6: Research Validity and Reliability in Quantitative Designs
    01:02:20
  • Lecture 7: Sampling Techniques and Generalisability in Leadership Studies
    01:25:31
  • Lecture 8: Experimental Design for Business Leadership Insights
    01:14:49
  • Lecture 9: Designing Ethical Quantitative Research Proposals
    01:19:51
  • Lecture 10: Cross-Cultural Quantitative Research in Global Leadership Contexts
    00:50:15

  • Lecture 1: Surveys and Qualtrics: The Transformation of Online Research
    01:04:40
  • Lecture 2: Research Frameworks and Decision-Making Models for Data-Driven Strategies
    00:54:37
  • Lecture 3: Interpreting, Reporting, and Applying Research Findings
    01:10:00
  • Lecture 4: The Role of Quantitative Research in Corporate Social Responsibility
    01:40:45
  • Lecture 5: Leadership Metrics: Quantifying Influence, Motivation, and Impact
    00:48:42
  • Lecture 6: Bayesian Thinking in Business Leadership Research
    01:00:19
  • Lecture 7: Ethics in Quantitative Data Collection and Reporting
    01:17:19
  • Lecture 8: Quantitative Approaches to Employee Engagement and Culture
    01:28:59

  • Lecture 1: Data Analysis Using Advanced Statistical Techniques
    00:45:56
  • Lecture 2: Developing Research Instruments: Scales, Indexes, and Validated Tools
    00:42:37
  • Lecture 3: Time Series and Panel Data Analysis in Executive Decision-Making
    00:42:37
  • Lecture 4: Quantitative Risk Assessment in Leadership and Strategy
    01:10:55
  • Lecture 5: Advanced Regression Techniques for Business Strategy Analysis
    00:47:17
  • Lecture 6: Multivariate Analysis in Business Leadership Decision-Making
    00:54:40
  • Lecture 7: Structural Equation Modelling in Leadership Research
    00:41:46
  • Lecture 8: Predictive Modelling in Strategic Business Leadership
    00:58:28

  • Lecture 1: Overview of qualitative research methods
    01:20:41
  • Lecture 2: Understanding Advanced Qualitative Inquiry in Business Leadership
    01:24:27
  • Lecture 3: Philosophical Foundations: Ontology, Epistemology and Methodology
    01:30:17
  • Lecture 4: Positivism, Interpretivism and Beyond: Navigating Paradigmatic Shifts
    01:20:06
  • Lecture 5: Constructivist and Critical Realist Approaches to Business Research
    00:42:58
  • Lecture 6: Qualitative Research and the Triple Bottom Line in Practice
    00:44:44
  • Lecture 7: Ethical Dimensions of Qualitative Research
    00:44:44
  • Lecture 8: Reflexivity and the Role of the Researcher in Business Contexts
    00:47:18

  • Lecture 1: Designing a Qualitative Study: Purpose, Questions and Scope
    00:46:40
  • Lecture 2: Interviewing for Depth: Semi-Structured and Narrative Techniques
    00:45:45
  • Lecture 3: Observational Methods in Organisational Settings
    00:47:23
  • Lecture 4: Focus Groups as Qualitative Research Method
    00:42:58
  • Lecture 5: Participant observation in Organisational Settings
    00:40:26
  • Lecture 6: Delphi method and its application
    00:47:02
  • Lecture 7: Narrative research and Discourse Analysis
    00:42:03
  • Lecture 8: Using Case Studies for Contextual Leadership Analysis
    00:43:30
  • Lecture 9: Ethnography in Business: Immersion, Access and Meaning
    00:45:30
  • Lecture 10: Visual and Digital Methods in Qualitative Business Research
    00:46:11
  • Lecture 11: Using NVivo and MAXQDA in Business Leadership Research
    00:51:35
  • Lecture 12: Grounded Theory: From Codes to Theoretical Contribution
    00:41:25
  • Lecture 13: Thematic Analysis and Pattern Recognition in Business Data
    01:25:59

  • Lecture 1: Translating Qualitative Data into Leadership Decisions
    01:29:06
  • Lecture 2: Using Qualitative Research to Drive Organisational Change
    00:45:07
  • Lecture 3: Innovating with Qualitative Methods in Leadership Practice
    00:52:37
  • Lecture 4: Strategic Storytelling: Crafting Meaning from Research
    00:45:44
  • Lecture 5: Collaborating with Stakeholders: Participatory and Co-Creation Methods
    00:42:52
  • Lecture 6: Integrating Qualitative Insights into Business Models and Strategies
    00:46:21
  • Lecture 7: Leading with Insight: The Future of Qualitative Research in Business
    00:51:27
  • Lecture 8: Evaluating Impact: Measuring the Value of Qualitative Contributions
    00:53:39

  • Lecture 1: Part 1: Elements of Thought and Intellectual Standards
    01:05:02
  • Lecture 1: Part 2: Elements of Thought and Intellectual Standards
    00:51:46
  • Lecture 2: Critical Thinking Skills and Dispositions
    01:01:24
  • Lecture 3: The Rethink Model
    00:50:24
  • Lecture 4: Guided Critical Analysis
    00:50:43
  • Lecture 5: Toulmin’s Model of Argumentation
    00:47:56
  • Lecture 6: Logical Fallacies and Synthesizing Multiple Viewpoints in Strategy Debates
    00:52:20
  • Lecture 7: Tools for Argument Structuring
    00:45:12
  • Lecture 8: Upstream Thinking and Systems Perspective
    00:48:50
  • Lecture 9: Theoretical Origins of Decision-Making
    00:52:30
  • Lecture 10: Decision Analytics
    00:52:02
  • Lecture 11: Digital Analytics Tools
    00:54:58
  • Lecture 12: Collaborative Thinking and Leadership
    00:57:18
  • Lecture 13: Decision Pathologies
    00:54:09
  • Lecture 14: Principles of Clarity, Accessibility, and Ethical Representation
    00:49:47
  • Lecture 15: What an Insight is
    00:45:19
  • Lecture 16: Part 1: High-context and Low-context Communication in Research
    01:02:28
  • Lecture 16: Part 2: High-context and Low-context Communication in Research
    00:38:28
  • Lecture 17: Part 1: Authorise and Exercise Authority in Multidisciplinary Decision Contexts
    00:45:38
  • Lecture 17: Part 2: Authorise and Exercise Authority in Multidisciplinary Decision Contexts
    00:43:49
  • Lecture 18: Represent and Advise on Intellectual Innovation
    01:23:42
  • Lecture 19: Collaborate Effectively in Decision-making Processes
    01:12:26
  • Lecture 20: Part 1: Demonstrating Compliance with Professional Standards
    00:56:55
  • Lecture 20: Part 2: Demonstrating Compliance with Professional Standards
    00:21:11
  • Lecture 21: Communicate Expertise in Critical Decision-making to an Audience
    00:44:51
  • Lecture 22: How to Deal with Interdisciplinary Challenges
    01:16:56

  • Lecture 1: Part 1: Legal Considerations in Leadership and Strategy
    00:34:57
  • Lecture 1: Part 2: Legal Considerations in Leadership and Strategy
    00:35:36
  • Lecture 2: Addressing the Gap between the Vision and the Objectives
    00:28:18
  • Lecture 3: Part 1: Taking Ethical Decisions in Complex Business Situations
    00:29:52
  • Lecture 3: Part 2: Taking Ethical Decisions in Complex Business Situations
    00:28:39
  • Lecture 4: Influencing and Persuasion Strategies in Decision Making
    00:41:48
  • Lecture 5: Paradigms of Development & New Business Thinking
    00:39:39
  • Lecture 6: SWOT, OKR’s and Porter’s 5 Forces for Decision making
    00:51:13
  • Lecture 7: Part 1: Ethical Considerations in Decision Making
    00:46:00
  • Lecture 7: Part 2: Ethical Considerations in Decision Making
    00:26:00
  • Lecture 7: Part 3: Ethical Considerations in Decision Making
    00:30:09
  • Lecture 8: Part 1: Managing Uncertainty in Decision Making
    00:54:50
  • Lecture 8: Part 2: Managing Uncertainty in Decision Making
    01:13:59
  • Lecture 9: Needs Analysis and Taking Action
    00:40:25
  • Lecture 10: Optimization Techniques in Decision Making
    00:31:46
  • Lecture 11: Part 1: AI and Machine Learning Tools to Automate Routine Tasks, Improve Decision-Making and Support Data-driven Innovation and Growth
    00:31:51
  • Lecture 11: Part 2: AI and Machine Learning Tools to Automate Routine Tasks, Improve Decision-Making and Support Data-driven Innovation and Growth
    00:40:15
  • Lecture 11: Part 3: AI and Machine Learning Tools to Automate Routine Tasks, Improve Decision-Making and Support Data-driven Innovation and Growth
    00:34:42

  • Lecture 1: Part 1 (a): Cultural, Political, Economic and Legal Factors that Influence International Business
    01:16:47
  • Lecture 1: Part 1 (b): Cultural, Political, Economic and Legal Factors that Influence International Business
    01:08:14
  • Lecture 1: Part 2: Cultural, Political, Economic and Legal Factors that Influence International Business
    00:37:35
  • Lecture 2: Part 1: Decision Making in Cross Cultural Contexts
    00:42:43
  • Lecture 2: Part 2: Decision Making in Cross Cultural Contexts
    00:34:43
  • Lecture 3: Organisational Intelligence and Decision Systems in Global Firms
    00:41:13
  • Lecture 4: Digital Sovereignty and Data Ethics in International Management
    00:33:01
  • Lecture 5: Risk Assessment and Decision Making in Global Business
    00:41:56

  • Lecture 1: The World Today & Why Sustainability Matters
    00:33:06
  • Lecture 2: Part 1: Applying Practical Strategies when Working towards Ethical Business Practices
    00:51:24
  • Lecture 2: Part 2: Applying Practical Strategies when Working towards Ethical Business Practices
    01:00:37
  • Lecture 3: Social Responsibility & Sustainability in Global Operations
    00:41:52
  • Lecture 4: Triple Bottom Line & Circular Economy
    00:34:49
  • Lecture 5: Fair Trade, the Social Economy & the Cooperative Model
    00:35:39
  • Lecture 6: Sustainable Entrepreneurship & ESD
    00:36:30
  • Lecture 7: Communicating Sustainability & Avoiding Greenwashing
    00:45:24

  • Lecture 1: Setting the Foundation: Strategic Choices in Your Doctoral Journey
    01:30:11
  • Lecture 2: Aligning Research Questions with Vision, Passion, and Purpose
    01:23:16
  • Lecture 3: Establishing Relevance in Academic, Professional, and Societal Contexts
    00:51:00
  • Lecture 4: Leveraging Interdisciplinary Insights for Greater Research Impact
    00:45:19
  • Lecture 5: Embedding Sustainability Principles into Strategic Research Decisions
    00:51:01
  • Lecture 6: Applying Ethical Foresight at the Inception of Your Dissertation
    00:40:23
  • Lecture 7: Formulating Research Questions That Shape the Field
    00:44:17
  • Lecture 8: Bridging Theory and Practice Through Strategic Inquiry
    00:43:48
  • Lecture 9: Defining Scope and Boundaries to Enhance Research Significance
    01:20:59
  • Lecture 10: Converting Passion into a Coherent, Impactful Research Agenda
    00:48:38
  • Lecture 11: Mapping Strategic Relevance to Global and Local Needs
    00:52:21
  • Lecture 12: Evaluating Context to Strengthen the Value of Your Dissertation
    01:13:03

  • Lecture 1: Ensuring Structural and Conceptual Coherence in Research Design
    00:48:52
  • Lecture 2: Identifying Research Gaps Through Critical and Strategic Literature Analysis
    00:46:50
  • Lecture 3: Developing a Conceptual Framework That Strengthens Strategic Focus
    00:43:57
  • Lecture 4: Building Interdisciplinary Synergy for Broader Scholarly Contribution
    00:42:35
  • Lecture 5: Justifying Your Research Direction Through Strategic Argumentation
    01:23:38
  • Lecture 6: Conducting Strategic Risk Assessment When Selecting a Research Path
    00:55:34
  • Lecture 7: Navigating Ethical Approval with Professional Integrity and Precision
    00:44:00
  • Lecture 8: Safeguarding Scholarly Integrity in All Decision-Making Processes
    00:49:46
  • Lecture 9: Addressing Technological, Social, and Cultural Relevance Through Strategic Design
    00:57:34
  • Lecture 10: Refining Research Focus via Iterative, Evidence-Based Feedback
    00:41:00

  • Lecture 1: Anticipating and Managing Research Constraints
    00:47:11
  • Lecture 2: From Curiosity to Contribution: Building Research Momentum
    01:00:42
  • Lecture 3: Innovating Within the Boundaries of Academic Discipline
    00:44:26
  • Lecture 4: Strategic Time Planning for the Dissertation Journey
    00:51:38
  • Lecture 5: Creating a Decision-Making Matrix for Research Choices
    00:40:50
  • Lecture 6: Evaluating Feasibility and Resource Requirements
    00:50:07
  • Lecture 7: Aligning Dissertation Goals with Career Aspirations
    00:47:20
  • Lecture 8: The Role of Stakeholder Input in Shaping Research Direction
    00:54:58
  • Lecture 9: Managing Complexity in Interdisciplinary Research Projects
    01:01:12
  • Lecture 10: Strategic Thinking in the Age of AI: Evaluating Ethical Dilemmas in Business
    01:12:10

  • Lecture 1: The Paradigms Underlying Scientific Knowledge
    01:49:02
  • Lecture 2: Knowledge and Scientific Method
    01:23:17
  • Lecture 3: Curiosity, Questioning, and Evidence in the Development of Knowledge
    00:47:42
  • Lecture 4: Beyond Positivism and Interpretivism: Exploring Research Paradigms
    00:45:39
  • Lecture 5: Critical Realism and Constructivism in Inquiry
    00:53:07
  • Lecture 6: The Epistemic Spectrum: From Empiricism to Rationalism
    00:47:07
  • Lecture 7: What Is There to Know? Ontology in Doctoral Research
    00:37:56
  • Lecture 8: How Do We Know? Epistemology, Knowledge, and Inquiry
    00:43:38
  • Lecture 9: Digital Frameworks to Integrate Ontological and Epistemological Considerations into Research Design
    01:56:15
  • Lecture 10: From Philosophy to Practice: Methodology, Variables, and Coherence
    00:52:48

  • Lecture 1: Refining a Research Question
    02:04:22
  • Lecture 2: Make Judgments in Interdisciplinary Research Contexts
    01:38:24
  • Lecture 3: Create Innovative Philosophical Syntheses
    02:01:57
  • Lecture 4: Communicate the Criteria for Evaluating the Quality of Research
    01:23:46
  • Lecture 5: Expertise in Critical Evaluations
    01:49:11

  • Lecture 1: Aligning Philosophical Stances with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
    00:45:59
  • Lecture 2: Triple Bottom Line Thinking in Research Methodology
    00:47:31
  • Lecture 3: Epistemic Justice. Who Gets to Know and Be Known?
    00:57:48
  • Lecture 4: The Politics of Knowledge
    00:45:47

  • Lecture 1: Constructing a Coherent Research Philosophy
    00:53:05
  • Lecture 2: Philosophical Alignment in Mixed Methods Research
    00:47:50
  • Lecture 3: The Spiral Between Theory and Method
    00:46:27
  • Lecture 4: Navigating Paradigmatic Incommensurability
    00:53:35
  • Lecture 5: Aligning Epistemology with Data Collection Techniques
    00:51:22

  • Lecture 1: Methodological Rigor and Philosophical Congruence
    00:51:50
  • Lecture 2: From Belief to Evidence: Operationalizing Epistemology
    00:42:41
  • Lecture 3: Philosophical Justifications in Advanced Case Studies
    00:50:08
  • Lecture 4: Designing Methodologically Sound Proposals
    01:49:45

  • Lecture 1: Creating New Knowledge: Innovation through Philosophical Integration
    00:49:36
  • Lecture 2:  Philosophical Creativity in Research Design
    00:51:34
  • Lecture 3: Reflexivity as a Methodological Tool
    00:49:23
  • Lecture 4: Disruption and Emergence in Research Philosophies
    00:55:02
  • Lecture 5: Techno Epistemology: AI, Big Data, and the Nature of Knowing
    01:44:19

  • Lecture 1: Presenting Arguments to Interdisciplinary Audiences
    00:46:44
  • Lecture 2: Dialogue and Debate as Research Skill-Building
    00:41:42
  • Lecture 3: Literacy for Global Research Impact
    00:51:22
  • Lecture 4: Supervising Ontology and Epistemology in Research
    00:50:32

  • Lecture 1: Part 1: Building a Scholarly Identity
    01:15:06
  • Lecture 1: Part 2: Building a Scholarly Identity
    00:42:47
  • Lecture 2: Ownership and Copyright in Scholarly Writing
    01:52:32
  • Lecture 3: Voice, Tone, and Authority in Doctoral Writing
    01:34:18
  • Lecture 4: Genre Awareness in Scholarly Communication
    01:56:35
  • Lecture 5: Writing the Introduction Chapter: Framing the Research Journey
    00:43:08
  • Lecture 6: The Art of Writing Theoretical Frameworks
    00:53:37
  • Lecture 7: Crafting Abstracts That Capture Your Contribution
    00:48:50
  • Lecture 8: Disciplinary Literacy in Interdisciplinary Contexts
    00:51:52
  • Lecture 9: Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity in Scholarly Writing
    01:24:29
  • Lecture 10: From Research to Impact: Strategies for Knowledge Mobilization
    00:50:15
  • Lecture 11: Ethical Dilemmas in Scholarly Writing: Navigating Grey Areas
    00:44:52
  • Lecture 12: Sustainable Citations
    00:50:12

  • Lecture 1: Avoiding Plagiarism and Citing with Integrity
    01:41:56
  • Lecture 2: Editing for Logic, Coherence, and Reader Engagement
    01:52:07
  • Lecture 3: Data-Driven Writing: The Importance of Integrating Visuals, Tables, and Charts
    00:56:09
  • Lecture 4: Rhetorical Strategies for Persuasive Academic Argumentation
    01:37:45
  • Lecture 5: Sentence-Level Precision: Syntax, Flow, and Academic Style
    00:54:15
  • Lecture 6: Academic Style and Tone: Avoiding Jargon Without Losing Rigor
    00:53:37
  • Lecture 7: Developing a Research Communication Plan
    00:53:29
  • Lecture 8: Sustainable Writing: Aligning Research Outputs with the SDGs
    00:54:26

  • Lecture 1: Digital Scholarly Identities: ORCID, Academia, and Beyond
    01:25:53
  • Lecture 2: Publishing in the Digital Age: Open Access, Repositories, and Preprints
    00:54:06
  • Lecture 3: Using AI Tools Ethically in Doctoral Research Writing
    00:48:26
  • Lecture 4: Citation Management Tools for Efficiency and Accuracy
    00:45:01
  • Lecture 5: Collaborative Writing Tools for Distributed Research Teams
    00:57:22
  • Lecture 6: Leveraging Social Media for Academic Visibility
    00:54:12

The Professional Doctorate of Business Administration is an advanced executive programme designed for professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and organizational leaders seeking to enhance their strategic impact through rigorous research and evidence-based management practices. The programme develops scholar-practitioners capable of addressing complex business challenges by integrating advanced theoretical knowledge with real-world organizational experience. Through an interdisciplinary and research-driven curriculum, participants deepen their expertise in strategic management, organizational transformation, innovation, leadership, governance, and decision-making. The Professional DBA emphasizes critical inquiry, analytical rigor, and the application of research methodologies to generate actionable insights that contribute to both academic knowledge and managerial practice.

By fostering intellectual leadership, reflective thinking, and the ability to drive sustainable organizational change, the Professional DBA prepares participants to influence business strategy at the highest levels, lead transformative initiatives, and create meaningful impact across organizations, industries, and society.

The programme is delivered asynchronously online through the School's Learning Management System and includes pre-recorded lectures, interactive content, digital case studies, and online tutoring. This delivery model enables enrolled professionals to engage with the learning materials at times that best suit their individual schedules and professional commitments.

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Admission Requirements

  • Pathway 1 - Via Academic Qualifications:

Requirement

Detail

Academic Qualification

Master’s degree, or equivalent Level 7 qualification, in fields such as management, business administration, or related fields.

Work Experience

Recommended minimum 3 years of professional experience

English Proficiency

CEFR B2 level or equivalent

 

  • Pathway 2 - Via Professional Experience:

Requirement

Detail

Academic Qualification

Master’s degree, or equivalent Level 7 qualification, in any field

Work Experience

Mandatory minimum 5 years of managerial experience

English Proficiency

CEFR B2 level or equivalent

Definition of “Managerial Experience”

The definition includes roles with significant supervisory or leadership responsibilities. Examples of qualifying managerial positions could include: Department Manager, Project Manager, Director, Vice President, CEO, CFO, COO, etc.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

Applicants may receive recognition for prior learning. The process involves:

  • Submission of detailed documentation of prior learning and professional experience.
  • Assessment of the relevance and equivalence of prior learning to the Professional DBA programme requirements.
  • Approval by the Academic Board based on the provided evidence of prior learning and experience.     

Qualification Content

Modules

1. Advanced Quantitative Business Research Methods

2. Advanced Qualitative Business Research Methods

3. Advanced Critical Thinking

4. Crafting Significance and Strategic Decision-Making

5. Foundations of Inquiry in Business Research

6. Scholarly Writing Skills

7. Professional DBA Thesis Research
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