Doctoral Positioning System (DPS) For Trident’s Ph.D. Programs ORIENTATION PhD BA Program November 14, 2018

Agenda Overview of PhD program DPS system Dissertation chair expectations

Introduction to the PhD BA program The Ph.D. in Business Administration curriculum is designed to help doctoral students develop advanced research skills. Students should demonstrate and apply these skills toward the creation of new knowledge in a formal Ph.D. Dissertation.

General Characteristics Research-based Ph.D. program. Fully online (no residence requirement) Strong foundation in both methodological (Quantitative) and theoretical training Students will have access to important academic resources at no extra cost through our virtual library WASC accredited Five Concentrations Dedicated and Experienced Faculty

CONCENTRATIONS Accounting / Finance Information Systems / Information Technology Management Leadership Management & Organizations Marketing

Program Requirements 56 credit hours of coursework (each course has 4 units) plus dissertation courses (up to DBA712). Approved Dissertation Number of Courses Group Credit Hours Nine 600 Courses Theory and Methods 36 credits Two 600 courses Concentration Courses 8 credits 700, 701 and 702 Dissertation Series 12 credits 703 and above (up to 712). Dissertation Continuation Zero credits

Graduation Path These three tracks are designed to encourage students to plan their progress in advance. Students should declare their track when they start the program. Depending on their dissertation progress, students can finish earlier but it has to be before DBA712. 3-Year Track (12 sessions) 4-Year Track (16 sessions) 5-Year Track (20 sessions) Session 1 ORG601 & RES600 session 1 ORG601 Session 2 RES601 & ORG602 session 2 RES600 & ORG602 RES600 Session 3 Concentration #1 & 2 session 3 RES601 ORG602 Session 4 MGT607 & RES603 session 4 Session 5 RES610 & RES620 session 5 Concentration #1 Session 6 DBA699 session 6 RES610 Concentration #2 Session 7 DBA700 session 7 RES620 MGT607 Session 8 DBA701 session 8 RES603 Session 9 DBA702 session 9 Session 10 DBA703 session 10 Session 11 DBA704 session 11 Session 12 DBA705 session 12 session 13 session 14 session 15 DBA706 session 16 DBA707 session 17 session 18 session 19 session 20 DBA708

Recommended Course Sequence in the PhD BA Program Theory toolbox ORG601 Organizational Studies I Research Methods toolbox RES600 Introductory Data Analysis RES601 Research Design & Fieldwork Concentration courses ORG602 Organizational Studies II LEAD600 MKT601 FIN601 ITM603 ORG605 Concentration Courses LEAD601 MKT604 ACC601 ITM604 MGT699 MGT607 Strategic Management Updated 04/15/15 RES603 Advanced Data Management and Analysis RES610 Advanced Multivariate Data Analysis Qualifying Exam -> RES620 Current Research in Business and Management First dissertation course-> DBA699 Dissertation Proposal Seminar

Dissertation Series & Dissertation Continuation DBA700 Dissertation Series Courses (4 units) Expected Outcomes DBA701 DBA702 3Y: Dissertation Proposal Approved DBA703 4Y: Dissertation Proposal Approved DBA704 5Y: Dissertation Proposal Approved DBA705 3Y: Dissertation Approved Dissertation Continuation Courses (1 unit) DBA706 DBA707 4Y: Dissertation Approved DBA708 5Y: Dissertation Approved … DBA712 6Y: Dissertation Approved

Qualifying Exam in RES620 PhD students must show comprehensive mastery of their field of study and appropriate skills to conduct independent research design. Students are examined on their understanding of theory, research methods, and statistical concepts related to their research area of study. The purpose of this exam is to evaluate readiness to move to dissertation phase. The qualifying exam includes: (a) written portion; (b) oral portion. RES620 is the bridge between coursework and dissertation coursework.

What is DPS? The Doctoral Positioning System (DPS) is a web-based technology used for the administration, documentation, tracking, and evaluation of progress toward completing all the tasks and milestones required to attain the PhD degree at Trident. The DPS should facilitate a faster completion of the program and easier quality control.

DPS Components DPS is composed of: 600 courses - coursework 700 courses – dissertation courses 800 courses – individual session-less course ePortfolio -

700 course content View in MyTLC

800 Course (Dissertation Tasks) The 800 course is a session-less course personalized for each PhD student as soon as you are registered in the program. It is valued at zero credit hour. It provides a single place to submit, track, and gain approval for completed dissertation tasks. PhD programs have 20 dissertation tasks.

800 Course (Dissertation Tasks) View in MyTLC

DropBoxes: Dissertation Tasks View in MyTLC

ePortfolio The student's Work In Progress area Required to create ePortfolio forms (AP, Progress Report, Committee Formation, IRB Application Form) that must be uploaded into the appropriate 700 or 800 dropbox eP can be used to share documents, forms, and presentations for career and job transition Owned and managed by students

eForms example (from ePortfolio) View in MyTLC – The form must be uploaded into 800 once completed

Dissertation Tasks in Sequence Dissertation Progress TASK Rubric: Progress Towards Dissertation Completion Course 1. AP (Academic Plan) ORG 601 2. Identify Area of Research and General Research Questions 3. State Research Questions RES 600-X 4. Draft of problem statement and introduction 5. Draft of literature review ORG 602, Conc. & MGT607 6. Draft of research methodology RES 601, Conc, RES 603 & RES610 7. Qualifying Exam (Written and Oral) RES 620 8. Dissertation Prospectus DBA 699 9. IRB Certificate 10. Committee formation 11. Draft of dissertation proposal DBA 700 to 702 12. Final Proposal 13. Post-defense proposal with corrections 14. Approved Dissertation Proposal 15. IRB Application DBA 703 and above 16. IRB Approval 17. Draft of dissertation 18. Final Dissertation 19. Post-defense Dissertation with corrections 20. Approved Dissertation

Grading rubric for 700-702 course 95 points = Passing grade

Grading rubric for 703 and above 90 points = Passing grade

800 course grading rubrics Marking Progress in 800 800 course grading rubrics Mentor/Chair Prog. Director

Benefits of DPS for students Content can be updated, shared, graded and/or assessed conveniently 800 allows better visibility of student’s progress for the dissertation chair and PD 800 and eP are always available eP can help students stand apart and improve career presentation Students can maintain eP after graduation

Required actions by the chair In RES620: Participate in the exam as examinee and become familiar with student’s dissertation topic In DBA699: Work with student to develop a prospectus (or pre-proposal) Change required readings as needed Grade assignments and provide feedback every module In 700+ and 800: Expect submissions/communications every two weeks Provide feedback within 3 to 5 days Use 800 for version control Grade progress report in the 700 course at the end of the session with P=pass or NP=no pass.

Required actions by the chair For all courses: Become familiar with resources for PhD students in MyTLC

Required actions by the chair Become familiar with PhDTrident WIKI site, especially with resources for dissertation chairs: http://phdtrident.pbworks.com/

Thank you! Your questions, comments or suggestions are welcome Please send them to Indira.guzman@trident.edu