Doctor of Business Administration. National criteria and requirements for the implementation of programs Doctor of Business Administration DBA (doctor of business administration)

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NATIONAL CRITERIA AND REQUIREMENTS

TO PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION

DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

DBA (DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION)

ProgramDBAcorresponds to doctoral level qualifications and is based on serious scientific and practical research. At the end of the program, its graduates are able to make a significant contribution to the improvement of interdisciplinary professional practice in the field of management, as well as to the knowledge system through the application and development theoretical foundations and methods of strategic management.

Unlike the program for the preparation of doctors and candidates of sciences, the programDBAemphasizes the innovative application of theories rather than the creation and testing of theories.

1. Basic principles

1.1. This document defines the main criteria for accreditation of the DBA program by the Russian Association of Business Education (RABE). In its preparation, the main principles of state policy were taken into account Russian Federation in the field of education, international criteria for assessing the quality of DBA programs, in particular by the International Association of MBAs (AMBA), features Russian market educational services.

1.2. These criteria provide the basic quality standards that the program must meet. At the same time, they do not exclude initiative and innovations that positively affect the quality of education.

1.3. The basis of the accreditation system is the full recognition of the independent right of the Educational Institution to implement the DBA program, as well as the recognition of the expediency on the part of students and employers in an objective and independent accreditation of the DBA program.

1.4. Accreditation involves an assessment of the quality of programs at the time of the program review and supports the philosophy of its development and the desire for continuous improvement. Institutions accredited with DBA programs are expected to maintain and demonstrate their contribution to the ongoing improvement of their educational programs throughout the accreditation period.

1.5. Assessors will base their decisions on a wide range of criteria, including the quality of the Institution offering the DBA program itself.

1.6. The DBA program is evaluated comprehensively. On programs that are held in the branches of the Educational Institution, an in-person check will be carried out to determine the conformity of the quality of education for students in different branches.

1.7. The key indicator for measuring the quality of the DBA program is the final dissertation (research project), which should demonstrate how the quality theoretical research(doctoral level), and a significant practical contribution to the practice of management.

1.8. Only such DBA programs can be accredited, which have produced at least 10 DBA students who have successfully defended doctoral dissertations in the last 3 years.

1.9. Implementation experience MBA programs with rare exceptions, is a prerequisite for accreditation of the DBA program. In case of its absence, as an exception, the issue of accreditation of DBA programs may be considered if the Educational Institution has a successful experience in training scientific and pedagogical personnel - Doctor, Candidate of Sciences (PhD), Masters in Economics and Management.

2. educational institution

2.1 Evaluation of the quality of the DBA program involves a comprehensive assessment of the Institution offering this program. The school must have:

a) a clear mission statement, which is regularly reviewed, reflects strengths educational institution, as well as its recognition of the importance of research in the field of management;

b) a sound strategy for the development of scientific and practical activities and a policy of its consistent implementation and continuous improvement with the participation of members of the corporate community;

c) legal legitimacy, financial viability and institutional continuity;

d) a separate identity and a certain degree of autonomy (for example, from the University), in terms of decision-making on issues strategic development and resource support related to training, research and management of educational resources;

e) identification target audience, understanding the needs of the market of educational services on the basis of constant study of the opinions of employers;

f) a well-developed customer orientation, as well as a clearly articulated and effective business community relationship policy regarding applied interdisciplinary research.

2.2 The institution must demonstrate satisfactory results from its internal and national audits and provide evidence that it successfully follows their recommendations.

2.3 The educational institution must demonstrate that the overall level of resource provision corresponds to the level of training of doctors business administration. Library, computer and especially research resources should be of a high standard and available at least in electronic format during extracurricular hours and on weekends. Access to industry standard hardware and software is essential, as is access to business databases and literature search tools.

2.4 The institution must be able to provide a clear rationale for the differences between DBA programs and Doctor/PhD and Executive MBA programs.

3. Teaching staff and scientific - practical guidance

3.1 The institution must provide a high-level research environment for the DBA program, and demonstrate the high quality of the teaching staff and the scientific leadership team. The evidence is past and current interdisciplinary research that has a direct impact on management practice, science and consulting activities. The vast majority of faculty in DBA programs should be actively involved in all of these activities.

3.2 Teachers providing teaching and research guidance in the DBA program must be appropriately qualified and able to teach at the Doctor of Business Administration level. It is expected that the majority of teachers have a Doctor's degree and the title of professor, serious research and scientific publications, demonstrating national and international achievements in all areas of scientific and practical activities, to be known in scientific and business circles.

3.3 The institution should have a sound faculty development program to ensure that faculty members consistently meet high standards. In addition, teachers should have appropriate communities and structures for their professional development, including outside the School.

3.4 The number of teaching staff should be such as to fully provide training at a qualitative level, taking into account the amount of scientific guidance and the number of students in the program. Much attention should be paid to the following factors:

a) there is a need for a sufficient number of key personnel, especially highly qualified managers, who must effectively manage the training in the DBA program;

b) Innovative approaches to teaching should be used that bring new forms of interaction between school and teacher / school and student into the traditional concept of education.

3.5 The Institution should deal with the use of elements of collegiality and the integration of teaching staff in the teaching process and in the research environment of the school, including external teachers, teachers from other departments of the Institution, employees of other educational institutions and practitioners.

3.6 The key is to provide quality academic guidance to DBA students by experienced academic staff. Each DBA student must be provided with a supervisor who demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all the latest scientific achievements and research results in the field, experience in scientific supervision of DBA or PhD work, and professional experience in the subject area explored by the listener. If necessary, the student can be provided with a second supervisor. Supervisors must be able to devote sufficient time to each assigned DBA student.

3.7 All supervisors must have a PhD and/or other credible evidence of academic and research excellence in the field.

3.8 Scientific guidance should include face-to-face contact with the trainee and all parties should be informed of this.

3.9 The relationship between supervisor and trainee, as well as the requirements for both parties, should be clearly defined, and how these obligations are fulfilled should be formally monitored. The supervisor and trainee should communicate formally at regular intervals and at fixed intervals. Informal meetings/communication should take place with greater regularity. The supervisor should provide an annual report on the student's progress.

3.10 The supervisor should ensure that the trainee receives constructive and effective feedback.

4. Program management and student engagement

4.1 A mechanism should be developed to ensure adequate feedback and responses to learner reactions to teaching and course content.

4.2 The roles associated with academic direction and administrative responsibilities for the program should be clearly defined, with specific individuals identified.

4.3 The educational institution must provide the quality and level of administrative support adequate to the number of students in the DBA program.

4.4 Mechanisms should be in place to ensure that trainees, especially international trainees, receive adequate care and support during their studies. There should be regular monitoring of the proportion of trainees who completed training, and there should be effective procedures related to the issues of assessing the quality of training of trainees.

4.5 It is assumed that there is a well-organized and active association of business education alumni (DBA, MBA, EMBA, etc.), which contributes to the formation of contacts, as well as opportunities for continuous learning among students and alumni.

4.6 If trainees were forced to interrupt their studies for a certain period of time, they should be provided with effective support in mastering the program

5. Listeners

5.1 The DBA program is designed for students with serious experience management activities and high research potential who want to make a significant contribution to the improvement of professional practice in the field of management through critical analysis and systematic application of relevant theories and research in professional practice. The DBA program is intended primarily for holders of an MBA or Master's degree in Management, Ph.D./Ph.D., who hold senior management positions in organizations.

5.2 The educational institution implementing the program must be confident that students are able to achieve the objectives of the program and the standards of study appropriate to the level of the awarded degree. The rigor of recruitment procedures and standards must be demonstrated, as well as proof that all student documents are thoroughly reviewed.

5.3 Students must have at least 7 years of managerial experience, preferably in senior management positions.

5.4 The rights and obligations of a DBA student as a researcher should be clearly defined and communicated to the student prior to admission to the DBA program.

5.5 If the DBA student is involved in teaching at the Institution, the necessary training and development opportunities must be provided.

6. Goals and results

6.1 The objectives of implementing DBA programs are to:

a) Contribute to the improvement of interdisciplinary professional practice in the field of management;

b) Give listeners necessary knowledge to conduct research in the field of business management;

c) Develop science through research in the field of business management;

d) Provide students with the necessary knowledge to solve real and unique business problems through the application of scientific knowledge, research and critical thinking.

6.2 In terms of knowledge and understanding, the trainee should develop:

a) deep knowledge (at doctoral level) and understanding of one or more areas of business and management;

b) the ability to create and then integrate new knowledge;

c) in-depth knowledge of research design, research methodologies and research organization;

d) understanding the role of the internal and/or external consultant;

e) the ability to defend the results and proposals based on the results of the study;

f) the ability to work in a dynamic environment, create innovation and manage change.

6.3 An employer may expect a program graduate to:

a) bring new and necessary knowledge to solve new managerial problems;

b) be able to present scientific research to both academic and non-academic audiences;

c) find innovative, creative solutions to problems for business implementation;

d) solve business problems based on new research, while understanding the role and limitations of using research to solve business problems;

e) use leadership thinking to effect change;

f) as part of the rotation of managerial personnel, demonstrate the ability to work in a dynamic organizational environment and various conditions .

6.4 In terms of overall educational outcomes, the practical contribution of research to business and innovative applications will be evaluated theoretical methods and approaches that add value to the graduate program and the employer organization.

7. Study structure and grading system

7.1 The DBA dissertation, based on research conducted during the program, is a key part of the work, and the basis for awarding the DBA degree. The dissertation should make a significant practical contribution to the professional field of management using theoretical foundations and methods.

7.2 Deadlines for writing and submitting a dissertation should be clearly defined

7.3 During training, regular feedback on the dissertation and reports on the results achieved in research activities should be provided.

8. Content of training

7.4 The DBA is a degree based primarily on research rather than discipline. However, learning modules should be practiced to systematize, broaden the range of knowledge and develop skills. At the same time, classroom studies should leave enough time for applied research and preparation of the final dissertation work.

7.5 Training in research methodology is an important part of the DBA. It should include: study design, data collection and analysis, application various methods research, management research projects and presentation of research results. Based on the results of mastering these issues, an objective certification should be carried out with an assessment of the level of development of students' competencies in these areas.

7.6 All courses in the DBA program must be taught and graded at the Doctor of Business Administration level and have clearly defined goals, objectives, and learning outcomes. The learning outcomes should clearly describe what the trainees should know and be able to do at the end of the course. They must be clear about how the Institution recognizes and evaluates intellectual, analytical, personal and business qualities, as well as the special knowledge received by the listener at the end of each training course.

7.7 Trainees should have the opportunity to develop personal and key competencies including communication, presentation, teamwork and should be supported in achieving these goals.

7.8 The marking scheme for each training course should reflect its objectives and specific characteristics.

7.9 The grading system should also be used to provide feedback to learners of further learning assistance.

8. Teaching methods

8.1 The DBA dissertation is the main form of certification for awarding the DBA degree. Evaluation criteria should be clear, understandable and accessible, and reflect doctoral level standards. The criteria should also reflect and evaluate the applied nature of the research results, Special attention should be given to assessing the expected impact of the study on management practice.

8.2 Evaluation of the dissertation should be carried out on the basis of a successful defense. Clear procedures for the work of the dissertation commission and decision-making on the award of the desired degree should be regulated.

8.3 The evaluation of the oral defense is carried out by a panel consisting of qualified examiners with a doctoral degree. At least one of the members of the commission must be external (not from this educational institution and actively engaged in research in the field in which the defense is being carried out). The examiners should be independent of each other and not previously involved in the process of conducting the study being assessed.

8.4 Effective mechanisms should be in place to ensure that a fair and consistent dissertation defense is carried out. Feedback procedures should be developed and consistently followed. Procedures for filing complaints and appeals should be clearly articulated and communicated to trainees well in advance.

8.5 The learning elements (courses) on the DBA program may include a variety of teaching and learning methods. Such methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, learning by doing, reading, individual and group projects, distance learning, computer-based training, and in-company training, which includes both formal classes and mentor-led in-company training. Interaction with employers should be encouraged. In this case, most of the training will be based on practice.

8.6 The educational institution must demonstrate that it does everything to ensure the independence, self-writing of work by students, and that the assessment standards comply with this. A strict plagiarism control and prevention policy should be introduced.

8.7 The policy for awarding intermediate qualifications for those who have not completed the DBA program (for example, MBA, MA) should be clearly regulated.

9. Form of study

9.1 Programs may be full-time, part-time, distance and "open", as well as a combination of several forms of study. Innovative approaches to program design and delivery are welcome as long as they improve learning opportunities and maintain course coherence and integrity. It is important that an educational institution be able to demonstrate the high quality of education, the involvement of students in a broad research community, regardless of the form of education in which they study.

9.2. Distance/open learning DBA programs must fully comply with these criteria, with particular attention to the effective fulfillment of the following conditions:

a) access to library and other research resources;

b) integration of a team of teachers and supervisors;

c) ensuring formal and informal interaction between the supervisory team and trainees;

d) interaction between trainees and other members of the research project community;

e) monitoring and maintaining student progress;

f) quality of conduct training courses, including research methods;

g) policies and procedures to ensure that student work is self-written and that standards for grading work are consistent and objective .

10. Duration of study

The duration of the DBA program must be general requirements doctoral studies. The minimum duration of study is at least 3 years. For persons who have the degree of candidate and doctor of science, training can be carried out according to an individual plan, the term and content of which is approved by the Academic Council of the educational institution.

The system of business education assumes the presence of three levels: Bachelor (BBA), Master (MBA), Doctor (DBA).

The Doctor of Business Administration degree has been around in the West for several years.
There are several types of DBA programs in Europe.
1. Research. Corresponds to the PhD program, except that the DBA program has a practical focus and is focused on training top managers with business experience.
2. "Honorary". With the help of such a degree, a significant contribution to the development of a business school or management practice is consolidated.
3. Custom. Such programs involve solving a complex customer problem. The topic of the dissertation is proposed by a company that expects a quality result.
4. Educational. They are focused directly on the educational process to prepare leaders who think strategically and are able to make decisions in business.
5. Practical. Under such programs, applicants who have made a significant contribution to management are trained. The result of the training is a dissertation summarizing practical experience, including the development of new technologies and methods, or three articles in professional journals.

DBA program in Russia and abroad

In Russia, training programs for senior managers have appeared recently. Not all Russian higher business schools can afford to study under the MBA program, not to mention the DBA program. Today, DBA programs are adequately implemented in the universities of Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Applicants for the DBA program must have sufficient business experience. The candidate must have at least 5 years of experience as a manager in a successful company. Often, the owners of large companies, top-level civil servants, and first-level managers are trained under the DBA program. Applicants who have MBA degree or Ph.D.

DBA Program Features

The DBA program differs from other business programs, first of all, by its practical orientation and academic character. fundamental education. The DBA program involves obtaining additional knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of applied economic disciplines. Students of the program study and analyze in depth the most pressing problems in business, strategic management, latest methods strategic management, features of innovation management, application of IT-technologies, international business. Students study a significant amount of information on their own.
Usually the form of education is part-time, but the student can choose for himself a more convenient form of education. The teachers are big businessmen, authors of famous books, luminaries in business teaching, scientists in the field of business. The DBA program is paid. Today it is one of the most expensive educational programs in the world.
The duration of the DBA program is 1-5 years. Upon completion of the training, the DBA candidate writes and defends a dissertation that is related to his professional activity and has a practical focus.

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Head of the Program, Doctor of Economics, Tenured Professor at the National Research University Higher School of Economics, Director of the Graduate School of Project Management Anshin Valery Mikhailovich

General provisions

The DBA degree is seen as equivalent to a PhD in business administration, except that the effort to master it is directed more towards applied research rather than theoretical research.

The part of the program that consists of the study of theoretical courses can be compared to PhD (post-graduate studies). However, the bulk of the DBA program, consisting of the applicant's own research and dissertation writing, focuses on more applied research.

If PhD studies are aimed at creating or developing theory, then in DBA programs they are aimed at applying theory to solving specific business problems, projects and programs.

Thus, the results of the DBA study are intended to make a direct contribution to business practice.

The purpose of training- obtaining comprehensive systemic knowledge about the achievements of scientific thought and practice in the field of business, project and program management, mastering and developing methods of analytical research in this area; creation of analytical and organizational and economic skills in the application of modern design and program theory, methodology and analytical techniques in the development of new forms and mechanisms, the development of existing approaches to maintaining and improving the efficiency of business, projects and programs.

DBA Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes of the DBA program can be presented as follows:

1. Realization of own research interests for the development of personal professional competencies and practices.

2. Mastering the advanced tools of business-oriented research in order to master the identification of new directions for business organization.

3. Development by own efforts of new organizational forms, mechanisms and tools for the development of business practices.

4. Development of systemic, strategic and project thinking and analytical abilities for critical reflection and evaluation of the ways of one's own professional development and business development, taking into account new trends and emerging business paradigms.

5. Mastering new practices, methods of conducting and researching business based on involvement in discussions and debates with leading representatives of applied science, business and consulting

6. Personal, career and business development

Areas of activity of graduates of the program:

Graduates of the program have the opportunity to work in various fields: industry, construction, healthcare, Information Technology, engineering, consulting and others, as well as education, science, public administration.

With the appropriate aspirations and abilities, graduates of the program can work in the system of business education.

Additional vocational education DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) in the field of project management of the Graduate School of Project Management NRU HSE involves training in a set of disciplines and conducting research in the following areas:

Problems of sustainable development, dynamics of the business environment and development of project management systems

Modern systems, processes and project management tools

Methods of research and implementation of research projects

Academic development

Preparation, writing and defense of a dissertation

The direct learning process is implemented through 8 modules:

Module 1. Methods for quantitative and qualitative analysis business, projects and programs

Module 2. Management in complex project systems

Module 3. Sustainable development in socio-economic systems

Module 4 Modern Concepts and management practices

Module 5. Socio-psychological aspects of project and business management and competence models

Module 6. Investment and financial technology in business and projects

Module 7. Scientific seminar

Module 8. Preparation and defense of the dissertation

Cost: 1,200,000 rubles

Training period: 2 years.

1 year - study of training modules, participation in problematic seminars.

Year 2 - further study of training modules, implementation of the research program, writing a dissertation, preliminary discussion of the results (two workshops, February and June) defense of preliminary research results and dissertation defense

Form of study: part-time

The main forms of conducting classes:

Problem lectures

Problem seminars with the participation of business representatives

Research workshops

Research projects

Requirements for applicants for the program:

The program accepts people with higher education who have master's degrees, graduates of MBA and EMBA programs, candidates of sciences and doctors of sciences.

The training ends with the defense of a dissertation for the award of the degree of Doctor of Business Administration.

Documents for admission:

• copy work book confirming seniority at least 2 years
• diploma of higher education with the application (and its copy, including the application)
• passport (and a copy of its pages: main and registration)
• 2 photos 3x4

Duration of training: 3 years
Training format: day off
Teaching language: Russian

Who is this program for?

Leaders modern business who have already achieved success in their activities, carried out successful projects those who have a penchant for research and wish to consolidate and strengthen their successes, significantly advance in their qualifications and obtain the status of a Doctor of Business Administration.

Issued documents

Diploma of the Russian Academy National economy and public service under the President of the Russian Federation (RANEPA) on awarding the scientific and practical degree "Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)".

Program description

The Doctor of Business Administration is a scientific and practical degree awarded to business management practitioners who have completed the DBA preparation program and have prepared and successfully defended their own doctoral dissertation.

The DBA program is a program that allows you to generalize own experience management, identify modern management trends, analyze success factors and, on this basis, improve their own qualifications.

The DBA program has no time frame: it is a lifetime program. After its completion, all participants receive the privilege of lifelong participation in all activities held at the IBDA, that is, in individual classes and trainings on any of the programs, at seminars, conferences and meetings with experts and public figures.

The DBA program for each student is individual. In addition to the classes provided by the DBA program, each participant in the process of passing it, in accordance with his tasks and preferences, can choose any classes and entire courses of other programs. Each student in the process of preparing his own dissertation works in close contact with a personal mentor (coach). Individual consultations are carried out by specialized specialists, practitioners and management theorists. Classes at the DBA are in the nature of consultations and creative discussions. The program does not give students ready-made recipes, it offers methods that lead to success.

The DBA program is heavily focused on modern technologies knowledge management. AT modern world information openness leads to the fact that new explicit knowledge quickly spreads and quickly finds its application in business processes. This undermines the competitiveness of organizations that build their strategy on the use of predominantly new explicit knowledge. The proposed DBA program focuses on the use of tacit knowledge, which in the 21st century is becoming a sustainable success factor. This allows students of the program to independently determine the true factors of competitiveness in relation to their own projects and businesses. Graduates know how to turn knowledge into capital.

The total cost of the program is 1,650,000 rubles. Payment is made annually in 2 installments of 275,000 rubles each.

Academic plan:

The research part is the preparation and defense of a doctoral dissertation. Throughout the program, there are methodical seminars and individual consulting (continuous consultations of supervisors and experts on the preparation of a doctoral dissertation and publications on the topic of work), work in virtual groups, preparation of presentations and essays on topics related to the interests of each doctoral student.

The educational part is the development of new segments of modern practice and management theory within the framework of classes on key issues of management and business development.

The training part is the acquisition of new skills necessary for a modern leader in the process of special trainings carried out by experienced domestic and foreign trainers.

Entry requirements:

• availability of higher education;
• experience practical work at least 3 years;
• the presence of students motivation for serious work on the program.

From English Doctor of Business Administration, DBA) - a program of economic postgraduate education (lasting from 1 to 5 years), which involves obtaining additional knowledge in applied economic disciplines. DDA qualification gives the right to occupy senior management positions. Training is usually carried out in the following specialties: "Management", "Technological management", " Organizational behavior"," Finance ".

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