Professional Doctorate in Consultation and the Organisation: Psychoanalytic Approaches (ref. D10D)
This course provides the basis for high-level professional consultancy to large and small organisations, scholarly contributions to the knowledge base in the field, leadership in the field of organisational consultancy and the capacity to train others in organisational consultancy.
Who is this course for?
It will provide opportunities for those in, or seeking, senior management positions to develop and deepen their understanding of intricate organisational issues.
Aims
It will provide the basis for:
- High-level professional consultancy to large and small organisations
- Scholarly contributions to the knowledge base in the field
- Leadership in the field of organisational consultancy
- The capacity to train others in organisational consultancy
Content/Teaching components
Students will be expected to undertake complex consultancy projects under supervision, to develop advanced theoretical understanding and professional skills and to contribute to a growing body of knowledge about organisational consultancy.
The academic standard of the Professional Doctorate is equivalent to a conventional PhD, but it also enables advanced and intensive learning to be rooted in professional practice.
The course has two main elements: they are the Professional Practice Programme and the Consultancy Research Project leading to the final thesis.
The Professional Practice Seminar together with the Consultancy Work Discussion Seminar and individual supervision on consultancy practice offer both taught and practical elements to support all of these consultancy endeavours.
The Consultancy Research Project will involve an investigation within psychoanalytic and/or systemic theoretical frameworks, will be expected to make an original and scholarly contribution to the field of organisational consultancy or to the understanding of organisational dynamics.
It will draw on consultation work done within the professional programme.
Time commitment
Attendance is fortnightly on Thursdays for every year. At least one additional day is spent in private study. Remaining time will be devoted to consultative or managerial work.
Closing date
26th June (late applications may be considered).
Entry requirement
To enter the Professional Doctorate programme, students must have achieved the MA in Consultation and the Organisation: Psychoanalytic Approaches (D10) and must be engaged in current work of an appropriate nature.
This may include work as an organisational consultant, employed or self-employed, or as an employee within an organisation with managerial responsibilities.
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