Program Overview

Business Transformation Doctor of Professional Practice

Overview

The Doctor of Professional Practice in Business Transformation is designed for established business professionals in both the private and public sectors, often in senior or executive positions. This course enables business professionals to introduce novel concepts and address contemporary business challenges through innovation and transformation, using action-research approaches for organisational change.

Course Structure

Core Modules

• Action Research Advanced Independent Study
• Action Research for Professional Doctorate Students
• Business Transformation for Doctorate Students

How You Learn

The course follows a three-year structure. The taught phase involves two modules during the first year, and the subsequent two years entail an independent study phase guided by a supervisor, where students work on their thesis.

How You Are Assessed

Taught Phase

• Formative assessment is used in both modules to support students' learning.
• Summative assessment for the first taught module is an 8,000-word business transformation proposal.
• Summative assessment for the second taught module is an 8,000-word action research proposal.

Action Research Phase

• The key summative assessment method is a written thesis and an oral viva-voce examination.
• Progress during the research phase is also assessed through the University’s annual monitoring review process.

Entry Requirements

• A business or management related qualification comprising at least 120 credits at level 7 (such as from a master’s degree)
• For applicants whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of at least 6.5 IELTS, and 5.5 in each band
• A minimum of three years’ managerial experience
• Written permission from an organisation or organisations to undertake a business transformation initiative

Employability

This course contributes to students’ existing knowledge, elevating their managerial career and professional development. Business professionals gain a comprehensive understanding of the inherent nature of business problems, challenges and solutions, using an action-research approach to enhance organisational performance.

Fees

Full-time

• Fee for UK applicants: £7,710 a year, £23,130 in total
• Fee for international applicants: £17,000 a year, £51,000 in total
• Length: 3 years
• Start date: March or October

Part-time

• Fee for UK applicants: £4,350 a year, £17,400 in total
• Length: 4 years
• Start date: March or October

Why Choose Teesside?

• Stand out from other job applicants with your higher level qualification, specialist knowledge and expanded networks.
• Improve your project management, critical thinking, research skills, time management, presentation skills and teamwork.
• The median salary for working-age postgraduates (£45,000) was £6,500 more than for working-age (those aged 16 to 64) graduates (£38,500) in 2022.
• Study in our friendly town-centre campus with £280m of recent investment.
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