Description

How to Successfully Complete Your DBA? (Doctorate of Business Administration) is written for managers who wish to step back from day-to-day practice, develop a thesis grounded in their managerial experience, and contribute to knowledge creation.

This new edition draws on the experience of more than 500 managers who have undertaken the DBA programme at the Business Science Institute since its creation, and reflects the growing role of AI (artificial intelligence) tools in thesis preparation.

What is a DBA? What are the differences between a DBA and a PhD? How can you plan your DBA within an agreed timeframe? How should you choose a DBA programme? Should you opt for face-to-face or distance delivery? How do you select a DBA thesis topic? How do you choose your thesis supervisor? How do you get started? Which methodology(ies) should you adopt? What structure should your DBA thesis follow? And finally: how can you disseminate and promote your DBA?

Drawing on his extensive experience in leading DBA programmes, the author provides clear and pragmatic answers to all these questions and guides readers through three key steps:

1. Choosing a DBA

2. Choosing a DBA thesis topic

3. Managing the DBA journey