Doctor of Management
The Doctor of Management (D.M.) degree at Monarch, introduced as a higher doctorate, is designed for senior management professionals who seek to encapsulate and share the wealth of knowledge and insights gained throughout their extensive careers. This prestigious degree allows candidates to reflect on their professional journey, documenting key moments and decisions that shaped their careers and the organizations they led. Through a comprehensive manuscript ranging from 150 to 250 pages, candidates will create a narrative that not only recounts their personal experiences but also offers valuable lessons for future generations of management professionals.
This retrospective manuscript will require candidates to delve deeply into their career milestones, examining critical incidents, strategic decisions, leadership challenges, and innovative practices that defined their professional trajectory. By contextualizing these experiences within the broader framework of management theory and practice, candidates will bridge the gap between practical, real-world insights and academic scholarship. The manuscript will be structured to highlight significant turning points, providing an analysis of how these moments contributed to their personal growth and the advancement of their organizations. Each chapter will link these experiences to existing academic literature, demonstrating how the candidate’s professional journey aligns with and enriches current management knowledge.
The D.M. degree at Monarch aims to produce a work of lasting value to the field of management. By focusing on the integration of practical experience with academic theory, candidates will create a resource that serves both as a personal legacy and a guide for aspiring managers and scholars. This reflective approach not only honors the candidate’s career achievements but also ensures that their insights and lessons continue to influence and inspire the management community. The resulting manuscript will be a testament to the candidate’s impact on the field and a significant contribution to the academic discourse in management, providing a rich source of case studies, strategies, and reflections that future professionals and researchers can draw upon.
- Career Milestone Analysis
- Retrospective Manauscript
- Practical Insights
- Academic Integration
- For Senior Management Professionals
- Career Capstone
Completion Requirements
The Doctor of Management degree program is designed for senior career professionals who wish to highlight and document their important career milestones and lessons and provide practical guidance for future generations of managers. The main contribution is the completion of a 150 to 250 page manuscript that integrates experience with current and past academic theory. The program concludes with the completion of the manuscript which serves as a testament and legacy.
I am proud to highlight the exceptional advantages and value derived from completing the Doctor of Management (D.M.) program. This prestigious program not only equips candidates with academic and professional insights but also enables them to meticulously document and reflect on their extensive managerial experiences. The process of integrating practical lessons with academic theory enriches the candidates’ understanding and leadership capabilities. Graduates of the D.M. program significantly enhance their prestige and reputation within the business community, gaining recognition as thought leaders and experts in their field. This accomplishment opens doors to higher-level opportunities, influential roles, and greater impact in both academic and professional spheres, underscoring the transformative nature of the Monarch D.M. experience.
Dr. Henderson - Dean of Monarch
Program Modules
The program is designed around the completion of a series of modules that assist the candidate in developing the necessary academic research skills essential for the successful completion of the program.
Understanding where to obtain appropriate research information and establishing the quality of that information and data is critical to the successful completion the doctoral research. In this module candidates develop the necessary knowledge to be a skilled researcher that may quickly find and evaluate materials from a variety of sources.
This module will help candidates identify and articulate the key themes, lessons, and contributions of their professional journey, emphasizing their relevance to existing management theories and practices. Through a series of short submissions, and mentoring sessions, candidates will learn how to analyze their career milestones, extract valuable insights, and connect these to academic literature. The module aims to provide a structured approach to developing a cohesive and academically focused manuscript, ensuring that the candidate’s professional experiences are effectively contextualized and contribute meaningfully to the broader field of management studies.
The “Manuscript Completion” module is pivotal in assisting candidates in finalizing their comprehensive manuscript, which serves as the primary requirement for program completion. This module offers structured guidance and support through workshops, peer reviews, and one-on-one mentoring to ensure the integration of professional managerial experiences with lessons learned and relevant academic literature. Candidates will receive feedback on their drafts, helping them refine their narrative, strengthen the academic rigor of their analysis, and ensure coherence and clarity in their writing. The goal of this module is to facilitate the creation of a polished, insightful, and academically robust manuscript that encapsulates the candidate’s significant contributions to the field of management.
The final step of the Doctor of Management (D.M.) program is the “Submission and Presentation of the Manuscript.” Candidates are required to successfully complete and submit their meticulously crafted manuscript to the Review Committee for evaluation. This manuscript, which integrates their professional managerial experience, lessons learned, and relevant academic literature, is the cornerstone of the program. Recognizing the profound personal and professional significance of this achievement, candidates have the option to present their work in front of the Review Committee. This presentation allows candidates to articulate the key insights and contributions of their manuscript, engage in scholarly discourse, and receive immediate feedback. The dual option of submission and presentation underscores the program’s commitment to celebrating the candidates’ lifelong achievements and their contributions to the field of management.
The culminating event of the Doctor of Management (D.M.) program is the “Graduation Ceremony,” a celebration held in Switzerland where successful candidates join other graduates in a unified convocation. This ceremony marks the formal recognition of the candidates’ significant academic and professional achievements. It provides an opportunity for graduates to celebrate their hard-earned success alongside peers, faculty, family, and friends in an inspiring and memorable setting. The graduation ceremony not only honors the dedication and scholarly contributions of each candidate but also reinforces the sense of community and accomplishment that defines the Monarch experience. This occasion serves as a fitting conclusion to the journey of the D.M. program, symbolizing the graduates’ readiness to further impact the field of management with their enhanced insights.
The ideal candidate for Monarch’s Doctor of Management (D.M.) program is a seasoned professional with a minimum of 20 years in management or senior executive roles. This program values extensive industry experience over formal academic qualifications, welcoming those who have made significant contributions to their field. Applicants are assessed based on their career accomplishments and the impact of their professional journey.
Participant progress is assessed through the completion and submission of a retrospective manuscript. There are no exams within the program.
The program duration is a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 5 years.
Program fees are 10,000 Euros per year, paid annually in advance.
The program has rolling admission and may be started at any time. Deferred start applications are also accepted.
