40Newcastle Business School Newcastle Business School Our research informs Newcastle Business School learning and teaching, developing innovative taught programmes which develop students as leaders in organisations. The research culture within Newcastle Business School is dynamic with communities of practice supporting areas of research across the School. Our inclusive research community integrates PhD and DBA students, graduate tutors and academic staff. We have a highly successful Doctoral programme, evidenced by a diversity of international students engaged in research programmes which span the breadth of business and management. Newcastle Business School also supports an ongoing research training and development programme, including an international Doctoral Summer School and collaborative training events with other university business schools. As a Doctoral student in Newcastle Business School you can expect support and training for your programme, a lively international community and the opportunity to become involved in the academic life of the School. " Research at Newcastle Business School aims to enhance leadership and management capability; investigate international aspects of business and management and develop theory into practice and knowledge into action." Professor Sharon Mavin Associate Dean, Research

www. northumbria. ac. uk41 PhD Programme The PhD programme allows students to undertake an individual programme of research development that will enable original research to doctoral level in their chosen field of study. The programme is designed to challenge students at the highest level of thought and to advance career opportunities through enhancing academic and professional development. The programme aims to enable students to: . Develop research skills through a programme of in-depth study and personal research and scholarship in business and management. . Develop expertise in appropriate methods of research and enquiry. . Produce high- quality research outputs which demonstrate critical judgment. . Produce a research thesis ( of approximately 80,000 words). The Newcastle Business School PhD programme is structured around three years of active study. Students will be expected to pass through milestone targets in each year of study giving clear structure to the PhD programme. Students will be supported in meeting milestone targets through a programme of research training, development and supervisory support. Research Specialisms Newcastle Business School specialises in business and management research and has a number of internationally recognised researchers contributing to a dynamic research culture. Newcastle Business School research specialisms include: . People, leadership performance and organisational development . International business . Public service management . Logistics and supply chain management . Corporate social responsibility and governance issues . Evaluating the relationship between business schools and corporate organisations . Manager and executive education and learning . Marketing . Finance . Accountancy and financial management . Business analysis and information systems . Marketing management . Strategic leadership and management . Organisational studies and human resource management DBA Programme The DBA is a professional doctorate in business administration equivalent in standing to a PhD, but with a clear focus on developing and improving professional practice. With its accent on developing research and enquiry skills to the highest level, a focus on application and reflection, and its flexibility of block delivery, the DBA is the logical choice for experienced senior managers and management educators who wish to continue their lifelong learning. The programme aims to enable managers, consultants and management educators to: . Build on their current knowledge, skills and abilities . Extend their capabilities as managers, consultants and management educators . Develop expertise in appropriate methods of research and enquiry. . Contribute to the enhancement of management practice regionally, nationally and internationally. The DBA concentrates on research that typically has application in the workplace. Based on sound philosophical and methodological foundations, the research in the DBA thesis/ portfolio normally addresses an issue of practical importance. Also required is a strong element of self- reflection on the researcher's own practice and journey of development. The Newcastle Business School DBA recognises the student's previous Masters level study and professional experience allowing completion of their doctoral qualification in two years ( full- time) or three years ( part-time). The taught stage commences with an Advanced Business Research module, which is delivered in two blocks, each of one week duration.