Doctorate Application

Now that I have been around a bit, I wanted to share a big event in my life.

I submitted today my application and dissertation proposal for a doctoral program in Business. Though still rough around the edges, I am learning to articulate a bit better in a written form, and attribute this to this forum. I will keep everybody posted on how things go…… thanks to all!!! (even those who have slapped me around for my comments).

Also, I thought a bit about a Doctorate, but through the information I gained here, I knew it was my calling!!!

 

How soon do you expect to be changing the "looking" part of your signature?
In any case, good luck with your studies.

 

Good Point!

 

Congrats, Kristie.

And Godspeed on your journey.

Roscoe

 

Good luck Kristie!

I am assuming by the way your phrased it that it is either an Australian/South African/British doctorate.

Look forward to hearing that you are accepted.

North

 

Kristie,

I have always appreciated your comments in degreeinfo.com. I am curious on which school you selected. I am still looking for the right PHD in business program. Can you tell us which school you selected?

mbastudent
MBA - AIU - 7/2003

 

Though it made a bit of a debate with the need for the AACSB accreditation requirement, I chose Henley Management College. They seem to have a great reputation, are AACSB accredited, and have a limited residency. I also have chosen a topic for my dissertation, which parallels a graduate this semester. I have spoken to several of their faculty members, and the President of my company and the Dean of my Master's program wrote my letters of recommendation, so I hope I have a strong enough application to be considered.

Unfortunately, I met with the dean at CSU and he said he would not consider a doctorate at this school, though it is AACSB accredited. He said the ratio of doctoral student to full time faculty member should be around 5:1 (5 full time faulty to every doctoral student!). We went though the site, and it seemed that they have about 5 full time strategic management professors total at the school. I am not sure of the class size, but I am sure it is more than 1, which would not grant me consideration at CSU for a full time faculty position.

But, like I said, this forum has taught me that people, once educated on accreditation and content of programs, can change their minds. I hope this degree will get my foot in the door, and my performance will do the rest. Also, there are other schools in the area.

 

Viel Gluck Kristie!

I have a feeling you will do well.

North

 

Beste wense!

 

Good luck.

 

Good luck !

 

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Outstanding! Good luck to you.

On another note, your topic is probably better suited for the Off-topic discussion thread.

 

[Kristie,

Congrats!

Where is Henley Management College? Is it regionally accredited?

 

Good luck!

 

Henley Management College

 

Congratulations - good choice.

Does that mean you will have to attend workshops and seminars in England ?

 

It is AACSB accredited.

 

Both, there are three in the first year, my frequest flyer miles will come in handy. I also need to fly out if I get far enough in the application process.

 

Did you also look at Aston University PHD/DBA program?. I think they are AACSB accredited too. I am curious to know their tuition.

http://www.abs.aston.ac.uk/

 

Yes and No. There website goes in circles, I couldn't find the Doctorate program page, I e-mailed them for information (twice) and never received it, so ruled it out. So I don't know about their program or school.