Acquiring a Doctor of Business Administration Degree at Strathclyde

​Dr. Ramesh Sachdeva, a pediatric doctor based in Wisconsin, is the associate executive director of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a position that requires him to oversee the National Committee Appointment Process, as well as the operational activities and medical training programs of the organization. Before Dr. Ramesh Sachdeva arrived at this point in his career, he acquired a doctor of business administration degree in management sciences at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Strathclyde University offers a wide range of doctorate courses and research opportunities. There are different routes to a higher degree at Strathclyde, all of which can be acquired at the Strathclyde Institute for Operations Management (SIOM). Candidates for higher studies are normally expected to hold a good honors degree or an equivalent. Even so, the university may accept other forms of qualification and experience.

For example, in order to acquire a doctor of business administration (DBA), the student must obtain a minimum of 36 months of study through a mixture of coursework and research. The DBA, an executive doctoral program, is meant for the researching practitioner and is designed to attract motivated high achievers who are looking to develop their research and critical-thinking skills to the highest level. It is different from a classic PhD because it provides a more structured route to a doctoral qualification. It is more suited for managers with considerable work experience as well as students who wish to combine their studies with a full-time occupation. 

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