DBA课程的目的: The DBA aims
 
l 、帮助学员去拓展理论与实践, 理解世界以及改变世界之间的关系;
To help participants explore the relationship between theory and practice; between understanding the world and changing it.
 
2、帮助学员通过应用理论和辩论的技巧去研究他们调查所得的材料, 从而提高学员的判断,远见和问题分析的能力;
To help participants develop their judgement, foresight and problem analysis by applying theoretical and forensic skills to the research material derived from their investigations.
 
3、 帮助学员发展成为具有知识及个人高度适应能力的思考型从业者, 进而更能协调/处理企业的变革与管理困惑;
To help participants develop as reflective practitioners who have the intellectual and personal adaptability to be able to deal with organisational change and ambiguity.
 
4、 提高学员在学术与 管理及商业团体之间有效地交流与沟通的技巧, 并在两者之间起到解释官的作用;
 To develop communication skills which enable participants to communicate effectively with both the academic and the managerial / business communities, and to act as interpreters between the two.
 
5、帮助学员在他们的专业和管理领域设计并实施一个相关知识范畴的研究项目.
To help participants to design and implement a research project at the boundaries of knowledge in their professional and managerial fields.
 
学习体系: Course Structure
 
诺丁汉商学院的DBA课程要求学员专注，精力旺盛并且努力工作。同样的，它提供给它的学员们一个充满激情的, 快乐的个人成长经历, 并以一个不断增值的课程及其卓有价值的资格证书作为回报。
 
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.
 
在不耽误学员工作的前提下，DBA课程进行了专门的设计。它包括五个模块的学习：其中三个模块分别包括两天的授课；其余两个模块分别包括四天的授课，这五大模块函括了前两年的所有学习课程。其中两个四天的学习模块又分为两次两天的学习段完成。
 
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.

年 教学模块 天数 学员学习作业 字数 导师及小组学习
第一年:
第1期         DBA课程的介绍及研究人员与指导老师的领导关系的介绍 2天   
                2次导师约见1次小组学习
 第一年:
第1期      管理及管理研究中现存的热点及问题2天                                                   
               作业一:定义并确定研究的问题 5,000字 1次小组学习
第一年:
第2&3期    研究讨论: 思考,评估及辩论的能力 2天 
               作业二:重点文献回顾及最初的研究框架构思 10,000-15,000字 
               4次导师约见1次小组学习  
第二年:
第1&2期    研究方法论及人种志学方法的使用 4天 
               作业三:关于一篇结构化研究的解释类报告 10,100-15,000字
               3次导师约见1次小组学习
第二年:
第2&3期    结构研究方法 4天 
               作业四:关于一篇结构化研究的报告 10,100-15,000字 
               3次导师约见1次小组学习

第三年:       第1-3期 论文计划 2天 
               作业五:一篇论文 30,000字 
                6次导师约见1次小组学习
               作业六:一篇反馈日志 5,000字 1次小组学习

总和   16天 6个评估项目 大约 80,000字 38个小时导师指导外加小组学习
 
除以上的学习内容，学员在课程开始时要组成学习行动小组，此小组将伴随学员这三年的学习。建立学习小组的目的就是为学员之间提供一个互相支持的学习方法，每个学习小组每学期至少要有一次小组互相学习的机会。
In addition to the above, participants will form Action Learning Sets at the start of the programme which will operate throughout the three years. Sets are intended to provide a mechanism for mutual support and will be required to meet for a minimum of once per term.
 
每个学员将有两位导师来指导他们的研究, 导师将安排必要时间与学生见面。
Each participant will be assigned two supervisors to support them in their research, and will be entitled to a specified minimum number of hours for supervisory meetings.
 
 
评估标准: Assessment
 
DBA课程最终以是否成功完成表格内6份考核作业为基础进行评估。
The award of the DBA will be on the basis of successful completion of the six pieces of assessed work detailed in the table.
 
诺丁汉商学院认识到有个别学员有不能完成最后一个30,000字的论文的可能性。 鉴于此，针对所有申请并且注册DBA课程的学员，在其他考   核要求都通过的情况下，如果没有完成最后的论文，这类学员可退出此课程，但可获得一个哲学硕士的学位。
Nottingham Business School recognise the possibility of individuals not completing the final thesis of 30,000 words. All applicants apply for and enrol on the DBA. However, in the event of non-completion of the thesis, where all other assessment requirements have been met, participants can exit the programme with a Master of Philosophy (MPhil).
 
对于每个学员的论文的评估包括一个口头的答辩；答辩现场将有一位相应论文论题领域的专家作为外来评估员进行考核。
Examination of each participant’s thesis will involve a viva voce and an external assessor with expertise in the subject or topic area of the thesis.
 
入学要求: Entry requirements
 
申请DBA课程的申请者需要符合以下所有标准:
Candidates for the DBA should normally meet all of the following criteria:
 
Ø        拥有一个工商管理硕士学位或者是工商管理和企业管理领域的其它的相关硕士学位.
• Hold a MPhil, MBA or other Masters-level degree in the field of business and management or organisation studies. Please note that MAs from Oxford and
Cambridge universities are not appropriate as entry qualifications.
 
Ø        拥有领导管理层的职业经历, 或者在企业和管理实践中起到监管作用的相关职业经历.
• Hold, or have held, a post which includes managerial responsibilities OR have been in a position to be able to observe organisational and managerial practice.
 
Ø        有进行研究及撰写博士水准的论文的潜质.
• Have the potential to conduct research and write a thesis at doctoral level.
 
没有符合以上标准但希望申请DBA课程的申请者请与此项目主管直接联系，以便进一步探讨其它相关替代资格的可能性。
Prospective candidates not meeting any of the above criteria should contact the Course Leader to discuss the possible relevance of alternative qualifications.
 
如果您来自非英语国家，请提供英语熟练程度的证明，标准如下：If your first language is not English you will need to give evidence of English language proficiency to the following standards:
Ø        拥有雅思成绩: 6.5 (其中阅读及写作不可少于6分); 或者托福成绩: 600分(写作5分以上), 机考250分 (写作5分以上);
overall IELTS score of 6.5 to include a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing elements or TOEFL 600, to include the Test for Written English (TWE) at 5 or above.
Ø        或者通过NTU大学工作人员评定的同等英文水平 (笔试+口试);
Ø        或者拥有以全英语授课的高等教育的学历证明;
 
如何申请: How to apply
 
Ø        请严格按要求填写申请表格,并安排推荐人完成其推荐表格的填写. 为了确保您最佳的申请机会, 请您尽早申请;
• Please complete the application form and arrange for referees to complete the reference forms. Applications should be submitted as early as possible to ensure the best opportunity for success.
 
Ø        在收到所有申请所需资料后, 安排面试的DBA考核组将认真考虑你的申请;
• On receipt of all the relevant details, your application will be carefully considered by the DBA admissions team, who will arrange interviews wherever practicable.
 
Ø        具体费用, 请见以下说明.
• Fees payable are detailed in the accompanying information.
 
费用:
 
DBA课程2006-2009年全部课程学费为 £26,300 [(£8,700/年, 其中包括学费、资料、签证及导师费用)及报名费 £200].
 
诺丁汉商学院DBA课程的特点:
 
ü        正规博士项目, 学员最终获得与英国本土学员同等学位;
ü        非脱产性学习, 以工作中实际问题作为研究基础, 课程注重学习的实战性与研究性相结合;
ü        强大的师资力量, 由国外和中方两国老师共同指导学员进行研究学习;
ü        诺丁汉商学院负责协助学员申请3年期的英国多次往返签证;
ü        远低于出国留学英国的学习费用. 
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