So, it all comes down PhD versus DBA – where should I invest my time and money? As a manager with an MBA contemplating further education you may be considering either a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) as viable options to advance your career or pivot into academia. Both are terminal degrees, representing the highest level of academic achievement in their respective fields, but they cater to different professional trajectories and research orientations. PhD versus DBA – Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Management A PhD is a research-intensive degree that prepares the…
Online MBA Cost Comparison: An Analysis of Top UK Universities
Online MBA cost comparison is very important to the potential MBA student. The economic implications of choosing a particular educational program are critical to both the institution and the student. While a multitude of factors come into play when evaluating the quality of an MBA program—ranging from faculty expertise to network reach— online MBA cost comparison remains a key consideration for most prospective students. Online MBA Cost Comparison – Methodology The data for this analysis were gathered from the official websites of various top-ranking UK universities offering online MBA programs. Additional data were gleaned from academic journals and primary…
Getting the most out of an online MBA
Getting the most out of an online MBA from a real-world business perspective. A business example to expound on these academic principles and their practical applications: the corporate strategy shift executed by Microsoft under CEO Satya Nadella. Getting the most out of an online MBA – Engagement and Interaction Business Example When Satya Nadella took over as CEO in 2014, he emphasized the importance of employee engagement and a culture that encouraged dialogue and open conversation. Town Hall meetings were organized to facilitate this interactive approach. Parallel to Online MBA The Microsoft example underscores the relevance of engagement at…
Six things to optimise the online MBA Experience
This post reflects on how to optimise the online MBA Experience from the academic and practical perspective, the next one focuses on business example of Microsoft under CEO Satya Nadella. University education been significantly influenced by the advent of online learning platforms, a transformation further accelerated by the global pandemic. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is not an exception to this, with many institutions offering online MBA courses that are designed to provide a flexible yet rigorous business education. While the convenience of online learning is undeniable, the onus of educational success largely falls on the shoulders of the…
Who is Democratizing higher education
Democratizing Higher Education – Transforming Access to Higher Education The rising cost of MBAs and PhDs often puts advanced knowledge out of reach for most. That’s where the Secret Professor project comes in. It’s not a person; it’s a powerful idea aimed at democratizing higher education, particularly in business strategy, organizational behavior, financial management, marketing analytics, and entrepreneurship. Democratizing Higher Education – Who’s Behind It? The project is spearheaded by an international network of academicians, including tenured professors and PhDs. Their goal? To promote “knowledge equity,” giving everyone the chance to access high-quality educational resources, regardless of their financial situation.…
Free Video MBA Course on Business Strategy
Boost Your Business Skills with Our No-Cost MBA Video Course on Strategy. Welcome to TheSecretProfessor.com! We’re your go-to place for high-quality, completely free MBA courses. First up in our series is a course that demystifies Business Strategy by merging solid academic theory with real-world usefulness. Why Focus on Business Strategy? In today’s fast-paced business world, a solid strategy is key. It helps you make wise decisions on where to put your resources, manage risks, engage stakeholders, and outshine competitors. We bring you teachings inspired by top thinkers in the field, like Michael Porter and H. Igor Ansoff, among others. Start…
Turning your dissertation into a journal article
Turning your dissertation into a journal article – Stage 1: Deciding Turning your dissertation into a journal article is fundamentally a painful process; root-canal treatment can be more relaxing. You will be taking a dissertation or thesis ranging from 12 to 90 thousand words and cutting it down 5,000 words. You may have worried about every word, cared about ever comma and imbued passion in every paragraph – but – no one gives a damn! The blood, sweat and tears involved in the initial output has served its purpose – you have gained your degree. Congratulations! Celebrate the moment, take…
Graduation Robes and their Illegal Trade!
Normally I would borrow my graduation robes from the University’s chosen provider of gowns to the multitudes (for a small fee, of course), they really are the modern-day Dick Turpin of graduation services. The students en masse may be thrown to their tender, if extortionate mercies, at least this university pays for the academics’ graduation robes, and it really is quite a good service. You turn up late, looking like a shambles, someone throws a gown, hood and a white bow tie at you and everyone hopes for the best! A more fun way of doing is to play academic…
Non Payment of Fees
Before my musings about non payment of fees – if you are a student who is worried about this topic, please reach out immediately to your academic advisor / tutor / or whatever they are called in your institution – they are there to help. Do not sit on your own and panic about non payment of fees – that is not going to solve the problem – getting help will. Many students ask: “Will non payment of fees get me chucked out of university?” Getting cash in the bank seems to be the only thing universities care about…
COVID Exam Cheating
Gone are the days of hollowed out rubbers, false fronts on calculators or body art – COVID exam cheating is a whole new skill-set. Here we are in December and its COVID online exam time again. This is potentially the third time this year that students have been given some form of online, open book, or take-home examination so it will all go swimmingly! So you would think. COVID exam cheating is being raised to an artform. Now, my students, have all started to log into Zoom – no, this is not for invigilation nor an attempt to…