RESEARCH AND DOCTORAL PROGRAM
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
Develop an understanding of the main internal and external factors that influence today's businesses in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Our Doctoral program is based on case study methodology in business research. In additional to scholar cases developed internationally, real-life cases must be brought by each candidate from their own business or industry. After 3 years (8 weekends per year) of research and analysis, candidates will write their final dissertation in their chosen field, with the option to choose their native language. BVIS helps candidates to publish doctoral dissertations, advanced case studies, scholarly articles and specialized books.
Doctoral graduates develop advanced skills in critical thinking, intensive research, data collection, and scholarly writing. They gain a solid business background and study influencing factors in their chosen field. BVIS regularly welcomes professionals and academic faculty from leading universities who wish to spend a period of time pursuing research on any of the above topics.
Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
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The objective of the Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice qualification is to develop strategic management and leadership skills for managers who have the authority and personal attributes to translate organisational strategy into effective operational performance.
This qualification reflects current practice in Strategic Management and Leadership and allows learners to develop and expand their high-level understanding of strategic management and leadership in the workplace. This qualification is suitable for mature learners with a background in academic study or industry. The qualification has a clear work-related emphasis on practical skills development alongside theoretical fundamentals.
The course aims for the following:
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To enable learners to apply analytical and evaluative techniques to business in private and public sectors.
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To enhance analytical and evaluative skills relating to business across a number of industries.
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To develop the learners ability to recognise and reflect on the process of personal learning and development which facilitates the enhancement of key personal, sociable and other transferable skills.
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To develop the learners ability to formulate and use appropriate methodologies and approaches.
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To ensure the learner understands how to initiate, design and undertake research, development or strategic activities that extend or produce significant change in the field of work or study.
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To ensure the learner can critically evaluate actions, methods and results and their short and long-term implications for the field of work or knowledge and its wider context.
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Learners completing the OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice can progress to a university partner to discuss a research proposal for DBA/DProf/PhD or directly into employment in an associated profession.
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