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The DBA is designed to improve business and managerial practice by developing the personal, intellectual and academic abilities of participants through a research-based project. It has a strong and committed focus on managerial and professional practice, and seeks to link the rigorous study of work-based problems and issues to personal and professional development. It thereby ensures the transfer of learning into organisational and managerial practice. The Doctorate of Business Administration has the same academic standing as a PhD. It is similarly a research-based qualification participants can therefore expect a challenging, stretching and demanding experience conducted in a stimulating atmosphere of intellectual and academic debate. Established approaches to advanced study through independent research are traditionally focused on academic training. The Business School?s DBA focuses on meeting the professional and personal needs of those working in demanding managerial roles. The DBA is also enriched through the contribution of distinguished visiting staff and speakers, exploring issues in alternative management contexts. The DBA encourages participants to challenge currently assumed knowledge and understanding of management. We support individuals? commitment to finding new, innovative and personal responses to their organisational and managerial roles. Nottingham Business School?s DBA provides a supportive environment, encouraging networking between peers, academics and guest speakers. Nottingham Business School?s DBA demands commitment, energy and hard work. In return it offers a stimulating and enjoyable development experience with the award of an increasingly valued and valuable qualification. The delivery has been specifically designed to meet the needs of participants in demanding jobs. A series of five modules, three of which last for two days and two for four days, represent the taught element over the first two years of the programme. Both four-day modules are delivered as a pair of two-day study blocks. Entry requirements: Usually all of the following: ? An MPhil, MBA or other Masters-level degree in the field of Business and Management or Organisation Studies. ? Applicants must be holding or have held a post which includes managerial responsibilities or have been in a position to be able to observe organisational and managerial practice. ? Applicants must have the potential to conduct research and write a thesis at doctoral level. ? Applicants whose first language is not English also need to provide evidence of English language proficiency