Courtney Rottman - DBA Candidate - USA
Preparing to Submit Your Dissertation ProposalDBA Student BlogThroughout the two years of coursework, doctoral students are continually honing their research and writing skills in preparation for the final stage: writing the dissertation. But before doctoral candidates begin to write a dissertation, they must... Created: 30 April 2019 |
Building a Network of Subject Matter ExpertsDBA Student BlogISM’s doctorate business programs provide diverse course offerings, enriched by an environment of students who may be entering the program as subject matter experts in various fields, such as medicine or law. Further, as a discipline, business itself... Created: 28 February 2019 |
Preparing for Courses OverseasDBA Student BlogAs a DBA student based in the United States, I chose ISM due to the diverse student body comprised of working professionals from a variety of backgrounds. For me, the face-to-face courses were a critical factor in my decision to attend ISM, as they... Created: 16 December 2018 |
A Day in the Life of a DBA StudentDBA Student BlogFor nearly the last two decades, I have been a full-time student for the majority of my professional career. I have had a family for the length of that period as well. I share this as a means of offering support and encouragement to others considering... Created: 15 October 2018 |
Surviving Case Analysis I and IIDBA Student BlogAs a doctoral student, you are required to write two additional research papers outside of your traditional course assignments. The first paper, referred to as Case Analysis I, is assigned approximately one month before you begin the program; you have... Created: 15 August 2018 |
"How Do You Do It?"DBA Student BlogWhen pursuing a doctorate degree, no matter your circumstance, you will inevitably receive the question, “How do you do it?” Admittedly, the schedule and deadlines are daunting but with a plan, a support system, and a desire to remain part of this elite and... Created: 29 June 2018 |
How Technology Supports Classroom DiversityDBA Student BlogI am not a morning person, but I recently eagerly woke up at 3:45 a.m. to attend a class discussion with my DBA and PhD classmates. Under the direction of Dr. César Baena, I recently completed the Dynamic Strategic Management course which explores the... Created: 15 April 2018 |
Art Imitates Life and Courses Imitate WorkDBA Student BlogYou know how they say art imitates life? Well, the timeliness of ISM’s academic course offerings certainly imitates work. More often than not, I find myself consuming knowledge from the rich course discussion and materials then find myself applying and... Created: 15 February 2018 |
New Year, New GoalsDBA Student BlogAs 2017 comes to a close and 2018 rolls in with new expectations and opportunities, many people mark the start of the new year by setting personal and professional goals. Some people set health-related or physical challenges, like losing weight or... Created: 01 December 2017 |
Advantages of Working in the Nonprofit SectorDBA Student BlogThe global impact of nonprofit organizations is immense and immeasurable. Without the work of nonprofit organizations providing health and social services, advocating for the rights of the voiceless and championing environmental causes, to name a few,... Created: 01 November 2017 |