Doctor of Management (DMan) (Taught Doctorate Degree)

The modules contained within this course use a wide range of teaching and learning approaches. Standard lectures are supplemented by group discussion and group problem-solving exercises and group games in order to consolidate learning and apply theory into a range of research environments. Collaboration with companies and discussions with successful Managers from a wide range of businesses and organisations will provide an enhanced view of the practical world of management and will assist in defining the topic area of the research thesis. The research thesis will encourage students to work within organisations in order to apply for their research work into a real-life setting. Part-time students will be expected to apply their research in their place of work so that companies will benefit from the investment made in attending the course.

A significant amount of work will be required by the students through independent learning and self-study. During these periods the supplemented by the Moodle VLE where key texts and research papers will be available for students to use.

Each student will be supported by the allocation of a personal tutor who will provide pastoral support for the student's time on the course. The Course Director will also provide strategic leadership and direction to the course and will be available to each student who has specific issues regarding course content and structure.

It is expected that many graduates from this course will go on to undertake research degree programmes and also obtain senior positions within a range of businesses managers/directors.