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The '''Doctor of Management''' ('''DM''') is a [[professional doctorate]] with a degree focus in management, leadership, and organizational topics.<ref name=":9">{{Cite news|url=https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/management-doctorate-degree|title=Online doctorate degree in management|work=US News|access-date=December 11, 2019}}</ref> The intention of the DM is to advance the skills of professionals in research, analysis, theory, and practice in organizations.<ref name=":9" /> The DM combines theory and applied research to understand practical outcomes and implications of research in several different business environments.<ref name=":9" /><ref name=aasa>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aasa.org/SchoolAdministratorArticle.aspx?id=6624|title=A degree of difference: A doctorate in management|last=Burrell|first=Darrell|website=American Association of School Administrators|access-date=December 11, 2019}}</ref>
The '''Doctor of Management''' ('''DM''' or '''DMgt''') is an applied research doctorate (or professional practice doctorate) with a degree focus in management, leadership, and organizational topics."<ref name="coloradotech">[https://www.coloradotech.edu/degrees/studies/business-and-management/articles/difference-between-doctorate-in-management-and-phd-in-management Which Doctorate Degree Should I Pursue? Ph.D. vs. D.M.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210919130822/https://www.coloradotech.edu/degrees/studies/business-and-management/articles/difference-between-doctorate-in-management-and-phd-in-management |date=2021-09-19 }}, [[Colorado Technical University]]</ref>
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The degree was first offered at [[Case Western Reserve]] in 1995.

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The intention of the DM is to advance the skills of professionals in research, analysis, theory, and practice in organizations.<ref name="coloradotech" /> The DM combines theory and applied research to understand practical outcomes and implications of research in several different business environments.<ref name="coloradotech" /><ref name=aasa>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aasa.org/SchoolAdministratorArticle.aspx?id=6624|title=A degree of difference: A doctorate in management|last=Burrell|first=Darrell|website=American Association of School Administrators|access-date=December 11, 2019|archive-date=December 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208131947/https://www.aasa.org/SchoolAdministratorArticle.aspx?id=6624|url-status=live}}</ref>
Furthermore, a DM degree may enable holders to become faculty members at academic institutions.<ref name="coloradotech" />
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The degree was first offered at [[Case Western Reserve University]] in 1995.


==Program objectives==
==Program objectives==
The aim of the Doctor of Management is to learn and understand how to plan and implement changes in organizations as a leader, practitioner, and scholar in the business environment.<ref name=":9" /> This advanced knowledge entails practical leadership training and in-depth research in management topics with a focus on improving organizations.<ref name=":10">{{Cite journal|last=Burrell|first=Darrell|date=July 2006|title=Emerging options in doctoral study in management for international executives|url=https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0256090920060302|journal=[[Vikalpa (journal)|Vikalpa: The Journal for Decision Makers]]|publisher=[[Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad]]|volume=31|issue=2|pages=13-17}}</ref> Sometimes, the DM has an interdisciplinary style approach to management combining subjects in management, leadership, and business.<ref name=":10" /> In addition to learning a combination of advanced subjects, professionals pursuing a DM will learn how to conduct original research, analyze data, and critically evaluate theories.<ref name=":9" /> Another objective of the DM is to help professionals advance their careers in management or education.<ref name=":9" />
The primary aim of the Doctor of Management is to learn and understand managerial dilemmas and how to plan and implement changes and improvements in organizations as a leader, practitioner, and scholar within the respective business environment.<ref name="coloradotech" /> This advanced knowledge entails practical leadership training and in-depth research in management topics with a focus on enhancing organizational effectiveness.<ref name=":10">{{Cite journal|last=Burrell|first=Darrell|date=July 2006|title=Emerging options in doctoral study in management for international executives|journal=[[Vikalpa (journal)|Vikalpa: The Journal for Decision Makers]]|publisher=[[Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad]]|volume=31|issue=2|pages=13–17|doi=10.1177/0256090920060302 |s2cid=157431252 |doi-access=free}}</ref> Sometimes, the DM has an interdisciplinary style approach to management combining subjects in management, leadership, and business.<ref name=":10" /> In addition to learning a combination of advanced subjects, professionals pursuing a DM will learn how to conduct independent original research, analyze data, and critically evaluate theories.<ref name="coloradotech" /> This body of knowledge helps the DM advance their careers in professional management, leadership, or education.<ref name="coloradotech" />


== Curriculum and admission requirements ==
== Curriculum and admission requirements ==
Most Doctor of Management programs require a bachelor's and master's degree in a business related field for admission.<ref name=":9" /> Applicants may also need prior management experience, acceptable graduate admission scores (e.g. [[GMAT]] or [[GRE]]), or provide personal essays and letters of recommendation.<ref name=":9" />
Most Doctor of Management programs require a master's degree in a related field for admission.<ref name="coloradotech" /> Applicants may also need acceptable graduate admission scores (e.g. [[GMAT]] or [[Graduate Record Examinations|GRE]]), personal essays, and letters of recommendation.<ref name="coloradotech" />


The curriculum for the Doctor of Management includes a variety of teaching and learning methods for personal and professional development including lectures, presentations, independent study, advisor supervision, cohort format, workshops, seminars, a residency format, and information technologies.<ref name=":2">{{Cite journal|last=Grabowski|first=L.|last2=Miller|first2=J.|date=2015|title=Business professional doctoral programs: Student motivations, educational process, and graduate career outcomes.|url=http://ijds.org/Volume10/IJDSv10p257-278Grabowski0957.pdf|journal=International Journal of Doctoral Studies|volume=10|pages=257-279}}</ref> The curriculum involves research method courses complemented with content courses. Research method courses include quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods designs and statistical analysis.<ref name=":9" /> Content courses normally include management, leadership, global business, organizational design, organizational behavior, psychology, sustainability, ethics, human resource management, communications, and employee development.<ref name="aasa" /><ref name=":10" /> Some DM programs have degree specializations allowing students to customize their coursework around their academic and career interests.<ref name=":9" />
The curriculum for the Doctor of Management includes a variety of teaching and learning methods for personal and professional development including lectures, presentations, independent study, doctoral supervision, cohort format, workshops, seminars, residencies, and information technologies.<ref name=":2">{{Cite journal|last1=Grabowski|first1=L.|last2=Miller|first2=J.|date=2015|title=Business professional doctoral programs: Student motivations, educational process, and graduate career outcomes.|url=http://ijds.org/Volume10/IJDSv10p257-278Grabowski0957.pdf|journal=International Journal of Doctoral Studies|volume=10|pages=257–279|doi=10.28945/2295|access-date=2019-12-12|archive-date=2019-04-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430093509/http://ijds.org/Volume10/IJDSv10p257-278Grabowski0957.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> The curriculum includes both coursework and research.<ref name="coloradotech" /> Content courses normally include management, leadership, global business, organizational design, organizational behavior, psychology, sustainability, ethics, human resource management, communications, and employee development.<ref name="aasa" /><ref name=":10" />


Most DM programs require a [[dissertation]] or a research project.<ref name=":9" /><ref name=":2" /> Depending on the institution, the length of time to complete the DM program can be 3 to 5 years full-time.<ref name=":9" /><ref name=aasa/> The overall intention of DM coursework is to create and understand the connection between theoretical and practical knowledge through cognitive, professional, and peer learning.<ref name="aasa" />
DM programs require a [[dissertation]] or a research project.<ref name="coloradotech" /><ref name=":2" /> Depending on the institution, the length of time to complete the DM program can be 3 to 5 years full-time.<ref name=aasa/> The overall intention of DM coursework is to create and understand the connection between theoretical and practical knowledge through cognitive, professional, and peer learning.<ref name="aasa" />
See {{sectionlink|PhD in management #PhD_versus_Doctor_of_Management}}.
See {{section link|PhD in management |PhD_versus_Doctor_of_Management}}.


==See also==
==See also==
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*[[Postdoctoral researcher|Post-Doctoral Researcher]]
*[[Postdoctoral researcher|Post-Doctoral Researcher]]
*[[Academic research|Academic Research]]
*[[Academic research|Academic Research]]
* {{sectionlink|Business education#Doctoral}}
* {{section link|Business education|Doctoral}}
* [[Doctor of Business Administration]] (DBA)
* [[Doctor of Business Administration]] (DBA)
* [[Doctor of Commerce]] (DCom)
* [[Doctor of Commerce]] (DCom)
* [[PhD in management]]
* [[PhD in management]]
*{{sectionlink|List_of_fields_of_doctoral_studies_in_the_United_States#Business_management/administration}}
*{{section link|List_of_fields_of_doctoral_studies_in_the_United_States|Business_management/administration}}
* {{sectionlink|Management#Training}}
* {{section link|Management|Training and education}}


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 21:59, 17 October 2023

The Doctor of Management (DM or DMgt) is an applied research doctorate (or professional practice doctorate) with a degree focus in management, leadership, and organizational topics."[1]

The intention of the DM is to advance the skills of professionals in research, analysis, theory, and practice in organizations.[1] The DM combines theory and applied research to understand practical outcomes and implications of research in several different business environments.[1][2] Furthermore, a DM degree may enable holders to become faculty members at academic institutions.[1] The degree was first offered at Case Western Reserve University in 1995.

Program objectives[edit]

The primary aim of the Doctor of Management is to learn and understand managerial dilemmas and how to plan and implement changes and improvements in organizations as a leader, practitioner, and scholar within the respective business environment.[1] This advanced knowledge entails practical leadership training and in-depth research in management topics with a focus on enhancing organizational effectiveness.[3] Sometimes, the DM has an interdisciplinary style approach to management combining subjects in management, leadership, and business.[3] In addition to learning a combination of advanced subjects, professionals pursuing a DM will learn how to conduct independent original research, analyze data, and critically evaluate theories.[1] This body of knowledge helps the DM advance their careers in professional management, leadership, or education.[1]

Curriculum and admission requirements[edit]

Most Doctor of Management programs require a master's degree in a related field for admission.[1] Applicants may also need acceptable graduate admission scores (e.g. GMAT or GRE), personal essays, and letters of recommendation.[1]

The curriculum for the Doctor of Management includes a variety of teaching and learning methods for personal and professional development including lectures, presentations, independent study, doctoral supervision, cohort format, workshops, seminars, residencies, and information technologies.[4] The curriculum includes both coursework and research.[1] Content courses normally include management, leadership, global business, organizational design, organizational behavior, psychology, sustainability, ethics, human resource management, communications, and employee development.[2][3]

DM programs require a dissertation or a research project.[1][4] Depending on the institution, the length of time to complete the DM program can be 3 to 5 years full-time.[2] The overall intention of DM coursework is to create and understand the connection between theoretical and practical knowledge through cognitive, professional, and peer learning.[2] See PhD in management § PhD versus Doctor of Management.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Which Doctorate Degree Should I Pursue? Ph.D. vs. D.M. Archived 2021-09-19 at the Wayback Machine, Colorado Technical University
  2. ^ a b c d Burrell, Darrell. "A degree of difference: A doctorate in management". American Association of School Administrators. Archived from the original on December 8, 2019. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c Burrell, Darrell (July 2006). "Emerging options in doctoral study in management for international executives". Vikalpa: The Journal for Decision Makers. 31 (2). Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad: 13–17. doi:10.1177/0256090920060302. S2CID 157431252.
  4. ^ a b Grabowski, L.; Miller, J. (2015). "Business professional doctoral programs: Student motivations, educational process, and graduate career outcomes" (PDF). International Journal of Doctoral Studies. 10: 257–279. doi:10.28945/2295. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2019-04-30. Retrieved 2019-12-12.
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