My name is Art and for the last decade I work as a c-level executive leading software engineering operations at Solvd, Inc. (USA). Due to business size, we operate with a good amount of data - I felt that joining a senior research group is the right way to go, exploring it beyond regular data science or consulting. This is how I landed at MBS with its leading positions in management research and theoretical contribution. I felt a very warm welcome here, despite myself being out of the academic world previously. The seminars held by Prof. C. Foropon, R. Dubey, J. Mukerjee, D. Lescop, E. Lombard and J. Gast - were the most insightful studies I’ve ever taken. I feel my mindset has changed significantly in the way I treat information, theory, literature and research itself - and yet, I feel it’s only the beginning of the journey. This is the result of the care, experience and openness of the professors I met, and the talented group mates I’m lucky to study with. I can recommend studying the DDBA programme at MBS to everyone who wants to experience real and challenging research, meet the brightest people in our field, and get the real business value of your research activities.

Hi, my name is Vern Campbell. I am an experienced senior leader having worked in the Manufacturing and Utility sectors in Canada. I currently teach in both the Business and Engineering Faculties at the University of Manitoba. I also consult in the field of Leadership, strategy and operational excellence globally. I started the MBS DDBA program in October 2021. I selected MBS based upon the quality of the program and teaching staff. The overall quality of the teaching staff and the structure of the program has greatly improved my research capability and my knowledge, which has resulted in a tremendously rewarding personal learning and development journey. The experience has also made me a better University teacher and management consultant. Overall, I would strongly recommend the MBS DDBA to anyone aspiring to develop personally and to take that next step in their professional development journey.”

After a successful 30-year career as a senior manager in the ICT sector following a Master’s degree with a UK university I made the move to academia in 2006. With wide professional experience in many areas of business including business development, marketing, general management and operations this experience was applied marketing and management lecturing roles in various countries including the Seychelles, South Africa, India and the Middle East. After comparisons with leading business schools in the UK MBS’s Doctorate in Business Administration was chosen because of the institution’s longstanding reputation, triple AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA quality accreditations and the flexible method of delivery. What has been remarkable is the quality of the individual professors leading the taught components and their ability to effectively manage the learning environment both in terms of their own input and in facilitating learning between the student members of the class. The range of research specialisations covered by the professors encompassing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies has considerably broadened my appreciation of what is possible for research at this level. Now moving into the research phase and working with a supervisor the support and advice received has been excellent in providing direction and helpful in maintaining motivation. Also beneficial are the regular meetings with the Programme Director, Professor Dr Cyril Foropon, which should keep us on track and aware of the deadlines we need to work towards. I look forward to graduating in 2024/5.