Doctor of Professional Studies in Negotiated Management Specialism DProf
Course overview
Our DProf is designed for high-performing professionals to stimulate organisational, national or international development and contribute to wider debates in their field. Innovative research solutions are now required to tackle the challenging circumstances facing contemporary organisations. Our DProf participants positively engage with these challenges as active members of our research community.
Our aim is to develop leading practitioner-researchers who inspire strategic change and contribute to wider debates in our areas of expertise.
Key highlights
- Designed for high-performing professionals driving organisational or international development
- Research tackles real practice problems facing contemporary organisations
- Participants join an active research community as practitioner-researchers
- Develops leaders able to inspire strategic change in their field
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: interview — …typically need to demonstrate the following within their application and interview: Be employed or self-employed, and be in a position to influence organisational, sectoral or national policy; and An Honours…
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
International Alumni Scholarship
Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.
Careers this course leads to
- Senior executive
- Management consultant
- Director of strategy
- Organisational development lead
- Practitioner-researcher
- Policy adviser
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,006 per year (2025/26) — More on UK fees | International: £7,814 per year (2026/27) — More on International fees
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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