The aim of this unit of study introduces the topic of evidence based management to explore the links between research and professional practice. The unit highlights the core nature of the DBA as a professional doctorate and strengthens its relevance for industry transformation through evidence. The unit explores the twin challenges of leading the translation of management research to business practice along with those of conducting practice based research. At the conclusion of the unit, students will be in a position to use both evidence and their own leadership capability to influence the adoption of new knowledge to business practice.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
The pass grade for this unit is 50%. However, progression to the thesis component would require a minimum 70% average across all coursework units.
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.