Manchester Metropolitan University Business School and the Business Science Institute have launched an international DBA partnership for experienced professionals. The partnership combines the university’s academic strengths with the Institute’s DBA expertise to support senior professionals seeking research-based managerial and organisational impact A DBA designed for real-world impact
through the challenges of DBA study. BSI is also one of the few DBA providers worldwide to hold AMBA accreditation and is widely regarded as a reference point in international DBA education. Its global network of acclaimed faculty and alumni demonstrates its commitment to doctoral education across cultures and territories, aligning with our internationalisation agenda and ambitions to strengthen global research collaboration. Who is the programme designed for and what kind of professional impact do you hope it will generate? The DBA is designed for senior leaders across all disciplines who are curious, reflective practitioners seeking evidence-based ways to solve pressing organisational challenges. It is particularly suited to experienced professionals who want doctoral-level skills in rigorous research, critical insight and data analysis to inform meaningful change. The programme enables participants to investigate complex organisational problems, develop robust solutions and apply research findings directly within their organisations, strengthening strategic decision-making and supporting innovation and improvement. A DBA creates a two-way flow between academic theory and real-world application. Its outputs can accelerate organisational learning and innovation while supporting theory grounded in experiential learning.
Sarah Crozier, associate professor at the Centre for Decent Work and Productivity at Manchester Metropolitan University (Man Met) Business School, elaborates on what she says will be a highly productive partnership Why is now the right time for Manchester Metropolitan Business School to develop a DBA programme? Man Met has a strong history of working with industry and delivering impactful research that addresses societal and organisational challenges in Greater Manchester, the UK and beyond. Building on our executive education provision and Man Met MBA, we have extended our portfolio to doctoral-level study. Through engagement with part-time postgraduate students in practitioner roles, we
know there is a strong appetite for doctoral- level study that is inclusive and applicable to industry. Practitioner-scholarship can enhance professional identity, credibility and status, while applying academic skillsets to drive real-world innovation, creativity and performance. Our thriving PhD community and faculty with practitioner expertise mean we understand the demands of doctoral study for busy leaders and can offer a learning experience tailored to them. What made the Business Science Institute the right partner for this development? It has been evident to us from our conversations with the Business Science Institute (BSI) that the emphasis it places on exemplary support for students during their DBA journey is what sets it apart. The team’s supportive, compassionate and relational approach enables students to work
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