42Newcastle Business School It utilises a combination of structured lectures, workshops, directed learning activities, group work and seminar presentations, with emphasis on creative student- centred learning and self- evaluation/ reflection. The research phase ( supported by a supervisory team) culminates in the production of a thesis/ portfolio. Full- time students will be in attendance at the University between blocks with successful completion of the module leading to the research phase. The part- time programme allows practising managers the freedom to continue working in their profession. The ability of doctoral students, to study in blocks and continue in employment, allows them direct access to the professional context within which their doctoral programme rests. Study Support Support will be provided through: . A thesis supervisory team, including a specialist in the chosen research field, who will provide guidance and advice through regular meetings and support the student through the University's academic processes and procedures. . Annual Doctoral Conference. . A research student counsellor. . Graduate School online support system. . Research student community. . Annual Doctoral Summer School. . A monthly research surgery, supported by Newcastle Business School Doctoral team, but facilitated by our researchers, students and colleagues. . A dedicated research suite for the use of postgraduate research students only. . Newcastle Business School also provides community support through its Visiting Professors and Fellows, support for conference attendance and publication development. Tailored research training is also available through: . Taught elements of the Newcastle Business School Doctor of Business Administration ( DBA) programme - including research methodologies, methods and ethics. . Research visiting speakers programme. . Newcastle Business School research training sessions. Newcastle Business School Graduate Tutors

www. northumbria. ac. uk43 Satish Sharma Lecturer/ DBA student profile " Having worked as a professional banker, I had the inner urge to make my career path more academic wherein I would be able to integrate practice into theory. I was motivated to pursue a higher level academic qualification which would provide me with an edge in my career so I chose Newcastle Business School's Doctorate of Business Administration ( DBA) programme. The DBA programme delivers research and enquiry skills at the highest level with a focus on professional practice. This fitted with my objective to develop and enhance my knowledge and research skills in understanding and evaluating practical problems. I was able to participate in various national as well as international conferences. My supervisors provided excellent guidance and support throughout my doctoral journey, and finally, I am confident that the DBA has helped me to enhance my research skills and has provided the edge in my academic career." Tatiana Alekseeva PhD student profile " I decided to do my PhD in Newcastle Business School after obtaining a Masters in Business with Tourism and Hospitality from Newcastle Business School in 2006. While on the Masters course, I was introduced to the wonderful world of airlines and felt a desire to learn more about it and to make my contribution to knowledge in the field. This was how I became a part of a Newcastle Business School PhD Research community. I was also attracted by the sophisticated, modern environment of the new Business School building, which enables effective learning; intensive, well- structured and highly professional training, which develops and enhances our academic and research skills. Above all, I value the supportive and friendly atmosphere within the community, where at monthly informal meetings we discuss the research process, share our experiences, opinions and concerns, and help each other with advice. Regular social events also enable us to get to know each other better as people outside the research suite. PhD research may be a lonely process, but definitely not in Newcastle Business School!"