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They award various doctoral degrees - DBA, DPhil and DPhil by Explication. Explication is a method of deep, iterative investigation and analysis of the leadership and management work and experiences of executives and senior leaders. Using interpretivist methodologies and research strategies, leaders will be expected to make an original contribution to the body of knowledge and produce an Explication - an innovative thesis, detailing the original knowledge emerging from this deeply introspective process.In an article challenging the organizations' credibility, ''[[Times Educational Supplement|The Times Educational Supplement]]'' has described this process as "unique" and noted that the usual process for gaining such a degree at other universities is a period of study followed by the submission of a research-based thesis.<ref name='tes'/> |
They award various doctoral degrees - DBA, DPhil and DPhil by Explication. Explication is a method of deep, iterative investigation and analysis of the leadership and management work and experiences of executives and senior leaders. Using interpretivist methodologies and research strategies, leaders will be expected to make an original contribution to the body of knowledge and produce an Explication - an innovative thesis, detailing the original knowledge emerging from this deeply introspective process.In an article challenging the organizations' credibility, ''[[Times Educational Supplement|The Times Educational Supplement]]'' has described this process as "unique" and noted that the usual process for gaining such a degree at other universities is a period of study followed by the submission of a research-based thesis.<ref name='tes'/> |
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Revision as of 18:36, 8 January 2015
Revans University - also known as The University of Action Learning (UAL) - is the degree-awarding body for the International Management Centres Association (IMCA or IMC Association).[1] Revans University's registered address is in Port Vila, Vanuatu,[1] though it has also been associated with Boulder, Colorado.[2] It has no physical campus and all its activities take place online.[1] or alongside businesses as learning providers.
Revans University and IMCA award management degrees in partnership with businesses and other learning providers, in work-based settings. They use 'applied', practical and work-based methods to develop leaders in business. Programmes are designed to develop leaders academically and practically, ensuring the delivery of a tangible return on investment back to the supporting partner organisation.
They award various doctoral degrees - DBA, DPhil and DPhil by Explication. Explication is a method of deep, iterative investigation and analysis of the leadership and management work and experiences of executives and senior leaders. Using interpretivist methodologies and research strategies, leaders will be expected to make an original contribution to the body of knowledge and produce an Explication - an innovative thesis, detailing the original knowledge emerging from this deeply introspective process.In an article challenging the organizations' credibility, The Times Educational Supplement has described this process as "unique" and noted that the usual process for gaining such a degree at other universities is a period of study followed by the submission of a research-based thesis.[1]
IMCA ensures the credibility and rigour of its qualifications by using using industry executives alongside academics from traditional UK universities, to mark and examine work produced by students (known as associates).
Foundation
According to Revans University and IMCA's jointly-issued literature from 2004, IMCA founded Revans University in 1999 after IMCA's own degree programmes no longer aligned with new accreditation guidelines in the UK.Education Reform Act 1988;[3] IMCA made approaches to UK's Council for National Academic Awards and several universities in the UK and Australia before deciding to found Revans University under ICMA's own sponsorship.[3]
Accreditation
Prior to 2005, Revans University and IMCA were accredited by the US Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), but this accreditation expired in 2005.[1][2] Neither Revans University nor IMCA is accredited as a UK degree-awarding body or course provider, but Revans University may legally award degrees on British soil as a "foreign institution".[1]
According to The Times Educational Supplement, British universities are not accepting qualifications accredited by Revans University;[4][5] this has led to complaints from former students.[4][5] However, businesses accept the academic learning and applied leadership development offered by the programme as wholly valid and valuable in preparing leaders and aspiring leaders in senior roles.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Cyber university's credibility in question". Times Educational Supplement (London). October 10, 2008. Retrieved February 1, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b "Report from the Accrediting Commission" (PDF). DETC News. Washington, DC: p.26. Spring 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 12, 2010. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
{{cite journal}}:|page=has extra text (help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Action Learning Around the World 1964-2004" (PDF). International Management Centres Association with Revans University - The University of Action Learning. 2004. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ^ a b Milne, Jonathan (October 10, 2008). "Teachers' wasted study on popular emotional literacy course". Times Educational Supplement. London. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
- ^ a b Milne, Jonathan (October 12, 2008). "Emotional literacy course proves 'worthless'". Times Educational Supplement (London). Retrieved February 2, 2014.
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Further reading
- Official website: Revans University - The University of Action Learning
- Official website: International Management Centres Association
- "Action learning MSc for professionals". Sunday Observer. Colombo, Sri Lanka. December 5, 2004. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- "Interview of the month: Dr Richard Hale, IMCA". TrainingZONE. Bristol: Sift Media. 31 January 2001. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
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