1. Perspectives on Doctoral Education Dr Colin Pilbeam Cranfield School of Management EIASM Academic Council meeting Humboldt University, Berlin – 6 October 2008

2. Cranfield University’s Mission To create and transform world class science, technology and management into viable, practical, environmentally desirable solutions that enhance economic development and the quality of life.

3. Cranfield Doctoral programmes PhD ESRC Recognition FT (incl. MRes) & PT Modes 1+3 yr & 6 yr registration Entry in October 12-15 Students p.a. 50% international students 30% women Average age 35 yrs DBA ESRC Recognition PT Cohort based 4 yr registration Entry in October 12-16 Students p.a. 55% international students 20% women Average age 41 years

4. Size of Programme

5. Doctoral Completions

6. Drop out rates

7. Issues impacting – UK Schools Economic Drivers (RAE, ESRC Recognition) Policy Drivers (Roberts Review – Joint Skills Statement Lambert Review + Sainsbury Review) Number of Completions Submission rates Transferable Skills Links to Industry

8. Issues impacting - Subject Demography What is “management” knowledge ? What is research model ? Allocation of students Use of bursaries Mentoring arrangements Rigour AND Relevance Co-production Communities of Practice Cohort Lone Scholar

9. Issues impacting - Students Mobility Career / PDP Integration International Travel Conferences Visiting Students Publications Placement CVs Letters of support Use of IT (e.g. Adobe Connect)

10. Doctoral Level Education – Key Questions ? What is its purpose ? Who is it for ? What is the model ? What is the standard ? What is required ?