DBA in Supply Chain Management

Program Overview

The DBA in Supply Chain Management at Rushford Business School is a 3-year, 180 ECTS doctoral program designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in supply chain management. The program offers two pathways: Mixed Mode for graduates and junior to mid-level managers, and Research Mode for candidates with significant management experience. The coursework focuses on research, writing, presentation, and critical thinking skills, preparing graduates for leadership roles in supply chain management, logistics, and procurement.

Program Outline

Outline:

The DBA in Supply Chain Management program at Rushford Business School is a 3-year, 180 ECTS credits doctoral program designed to equip business students, managers, practitioners, and leaders with high-level knowledge, research, and analytical skills to solve complex business problems. The program has two pathways:

• Mixed Mode: Focuses on coursework completion and gaining a high level of knowledge and applied research skills before moving to the dissertation phase.
Suitable for graduates and junior to mid-level managers with less than 5 years of business and management experience.
• Research Mode: Well-suited for candidates with significant management and business experience (usually over 5 years).
A doctoral mentor is assigned early in the program to work with the student towards the preparation of the dissertation.

Coursework:

Mixed Mode Pathway:

• Business Management Track (30 ECTS):
• Business Management
• Managerial Skills
• Cutting Edge Leadership
• Managerial Economics
• International Business Environment
• Accounting for Financial Reporting
• Strategic Management: Integrating the Enterprise
• Specialization Track (30 ECTS): Choose 6 courses from the specialization track
• Research Track (30 ECTS):
• Introduction to Academic Research
• The Landscape of Literature Review
• Research Design
• Business Statistics
• Designing a Quantitative Research Methodology
• Designing a Qualitative Research Methodology
• Written Proposal Defense (5000 words)
• Doctoral Residency
• Reflection & Minutes of the Meeting with Supervisor
• Report Writing

Research Mode Pathway:

• Specialization Track (15 ECTS): 3 Subject Specialization Courses
• Research Track (30 ECTS):
• Introduction to Academic Research
• The Landscape of Literature Review
• Research Design
• Business Statistics
• Designing a Quantitative Research Methodology
• Designing a Qualitative Research Methodology
• Written Dissertation Proposal (5000 words)
• Reflection & Minutes of the Meeting with Supervisor

Teaching:

• The program is delivered 100% online.
• Students can define the pace at which they complete the program.
• The program is research-focused, allowing executives, managers, and practitioners to apply what they learn to their organizations in real-time.
• The coursework focuses on enhancing research, writing, presentation, critical and analytical thinking, and change management skills.

Careers:

• Graduates can pursue a wide range of career opportunities, including supply chain management, logistics management, and procurement.
• They can work in various settings, including manufacturing companies, service providers, retail and e-commerce companies, consulting firms, and government agencies.
• Graduates are well-equipped for leadership roles, such as chief supply chain officer or vice president of supply chain.
• They can also work as supply chain management consultants, helping organizations improve their supply chain processes, reduce costs, and enhance the efficiency of service delivery.
• The demand for DBA graduates in Supply Chain Management is expected to grow due to the need for organizations to improve their supply chain processes, reduce costs, and enhance the efficiency of service delivery.