This new and innovative programme of research will help candidates to develop professional management practice while gaining an appreciation and understanding of the relationship between academic research and the professional practice of management
To be admitted to the course, candidates will normally have a Bachelors degree in any subject, as well as a Masters degree and five years of management or professional experience. A research proposal of approximately 2,000 words, outlining the academic and practitioner fields will also be needed. As a 4-5 years part-time programme, candidates will work on a research project resulting in a thesis of doctoral standard.
Candidates will undertake research development activities and study core subject related themes such as contemporary issues, interoperability, and becoming a reflective practitioner. Upon completion of the programme, candidates will develop strategic decision-making skills enabling them to make a significant contribution towards professional practice and academic knowledge and furthering new career opportunities.
Applications for September 2017 can be made here. Further details and informal inquiries can be made to Professor Paresh Wankhade, Programme Leader on [email protected].
Professor Helen Woodruff–Burton, Director of the Business School, said: “The context in which emergency services currently operate is becoming increasingly complex and we are confident that the research generated from this programme will help to solve real life problems in these organisations.”
This new and innovative programme of research will help candidates to develop professional management practice while gaining an appreciation and understanding of the relationship between academic research and the professional practice of management.
The course will be launched at an event organised on the 13th July 2017 between 17:00-19:00 at the Edge Hill University’s Ormskirk campus . Free places can be booked here. The event is likely to be attended by regional and local emergency services leaders and staff.
Paresh Wankhade is the Professor of Leadership and Management at Edge Hill University Business School, UK and the Programme Leader for the new Professional Doctorate in Emergency Services Management. He has a PhD in ambulance performance & culture change management from the University of Liverpool with expertise in the field of emergency services management. He is also the Editor-In-Chief of International Journal of Emergency Services. He has served as the lead of the Strategic Advisory Board of the Larrey Society, an international think tank on hospital care and ambulance delivery. His published work has focussed on the analyses of strategic leadership, organisational culture, organisational change and interoperability within different organisational settings. His recent work (co-authored with professionals) has explored leadership and management perspectives in the ambulance and police services. He is regularly invited to speak at emergency service related events.
