PhD Scholarship in Knowledge Management, Loughborough University, UK
June 17, 2009PhD Scholarship- In Association With Rolls-Royce plc Manufacturing Knowledge Maintenance and Re-use
We are pleased to have available a Scholarship for a high calibre student who is interested in working with Rolls-Royce plc in the area of knowledge management. In particular the research will explore new knowledge based system methods for the capture, maintenance and re-use of manufacturing knowledge, especially during product design.
The effective use of computer based tools to support decision making in manufacturing industry is critical to business success. One of the most critical areas of decision making in manufacturing industry is during product design and especially in design for manufacture. This research will contribute to the understanding of how manufacturing knowledge can be effectively linked to product design function requirements in the context of commoditised design approaches The work will use modern product lifecycle management tools in combination with a knowledge based environment in order to explore the effectiveness of the methods under investigation.
The studentship is available from this summer and would suit candidates of high academic ability with a background related to manufacturing and/or computer science. Ideally candidates will be available to take up the studentship by October 2009 at the latest. The studentship will cover three years of fees and provide a bursary currently valued at £12,940 per year.
If you are interested in this scholarship then please send your details to Dr R Young (R.I.Young-at-lboro.ac.uk). In addition to your CV please (a) state why you want to undertake PhD research and why you think you are a good candidate for the scholarship (b) indicate whether you have already applied to Loughborough University to study for a PhD.
Please note that candidates will also need to complete the normal university application process before any offer can be made. For an application pack and details of admission requirements, please contact: Ms JR Mason, Research Administrator, at J.R.Mason-at-lboro.ac.uk.
Please quote the reference RIMY090609 on any correspondence including the application form.
The closing date to receive your completed application is Friday 10th July 2009.
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I have a BA degree in English, I have another BA degree in Management, and I have masters’ degree in curriculum, all from Addis Ababa University of Ethiopia. If I get full scholarship I want to study your offer.
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I am very much interested for this position. I have completed my bachelor in Computer Engineering (2002) and Masters in Information System(2009) From Lund University, Sweden.
Please let me know if am elegible for the position. Thanks.
I hold a masters degree in business management – marketing option. I seek to know more about knowldge management, more so the copartibility with marketing. I have a feeling that the combination of marketing with knowledge management may produce an individual capable of developing desirable solutions to organization.
with more information, I would like to take the challenge.
thank you for any information provided
i have a master degree in computer science and am instructor at
university and i have atoefl could i study and take yourr offer
thanx
I have MBA from Addis Ababa University and currently I am Head of Department of Management at Jimma University. I do have strong internal curiosity to pursue my PHD in Knowledge Management due to the fact that there is acute shortage of professionals in the area. So, I will be happy if your university give me the chance to join this specialization.
Asres Abitie
Thanks,
I hold a master degree in informatic management. I am interested in knowledge management.
With more information I would like to take the challenge
I joined the BCS (Audit & Accounts) Cadre in 1995. Since then I have been working in different audit and financial organizations at different capacities with the utmost sincerity and integrity. Presently, I am working as Chief Accounts Officer of Bangladesh Parliament Secretariat. I have a Masters degree. Main subjects studied are Mathematics, Economics, Statistics. I have taken some professional training in my country and abroad.
I joined the BCS (Audit & Accounts) Cadre in 1995. Since then I have been working in different audit and financial organizations at different capacities with the utmost sincerity and integrity. Presently, I am working as Chief Accounts Officer of Bangladesh Parliament Secretariat. I have a Masters degree. Main subjects studied are Mathematics, Economics, Statistics. I have taken some professional training in my country and abroad. Also I am doing ACCA from UK.
I joined the B C S (Audit & Accounts) Cadre as Assistant Accountant General in 1995. Since then I have been working in different Organizations like Bangladesh Railway Finance & Accounts Department, Works Audit Directorate, Military Accounts and Civil Accounts Department at different capacities with the utmost sincerity and integrity. My length of service is more than13 years. Presently, I am working as Chief Accounts Officer of Bangladesh Parliament Secretariat.
I have a Masters degree with honours. Main subjects studied are Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, etc. During my probation period (2 years) at Financial Management Academy (FIMA), Dhaka, I had to complete 4 month long Foundation Training, 9 month long Departmental Training, IT training and on the Job Training to different organizations successfully. Also I have taken some professional training. These are:
1. Improving Financial performance of PSUs in Goa, India;
2. MAAB (Management, Accounting, Auditing and Budgeting) course at FIMA, Dhaka;
3. Mid-level Management Course at RTA, Dhaka;
4. Performance Audit course at FIMA, Dhaka.
5. International Training on Performance Audit at iCISA, Noida, U. P. India.
6. Budget preparation and policies funded by DFID in Dhaka.
Also I am doing ACCA professional course from UK.
I have a public health degree in Indonesia and a master degree (DESS – Projet de Sante en Situation de developpement) in Universite Victor Segalon Bordeaux -2, Institute Sante Publique, Epidemiologie et Developpement, France. I seek to know more about knowledge management. Now. I’m working as civil government in hospital as a health program planning. Before, since 1997-2007 I work in health department in province sulawesi du sud as a health program planning. If I get full scholarship i want to study your offer. I would like to take the challenge.
i am assefa befor 8 years ago i wrote a letter to your coumpas but due to the case of unstable working condition i crossed that communication.
now i want to learn in uk.with managment.i have a diploma in accounting & have been learnig degree by accounting after 5 nonth i will awared my degree from alpha un.college,which is knowen privet college in ethiopia.
CV
Name: Hani Ibrahim Rabih Abdoh
Date of birth: 13 – 3 – 1978
Nathonality: Sudanese
Civil status: single
Residence: alhaj yousif street -1
Cellular:E mail – hanosh99@hotmail.com
Cellular phone: +249121068104 or +249911127863
Education: university of Gezira
1. Intermediate diploma in computer science faculty of engineering nanotechnology 9\2002 till 19\7\2005
2. BSC(honors)in textile engineering technology faculty of science and technology 28\7\1998 till 16\3\2002
3. Postgraduate diploma in business administration faculty of economic and rural development on 20\3\2005
4. Master of business administration (MBA) on 21/12/2008 .
Languages:
1. Arabic writing reading speaking
2. English writing reading speaking
Skills:
High analytical ability, fast learning patience working in multinational environment in a team and system development capacity
WORK Experience:
1. Textile engineer Elhuda textile CO LTD 3\1\2003 to 3\1\2004
2. Textile engineer and textile management Elhuda textile CO LTD 1\9\2002 to 31\12\2002
3. Industry safety engineer (labor Inspector) in Labor Work Office (I.L.O) Medani 9\3\2004 till now.
I have MSc degree in Information Technology from College of Telecommunications and Information Technology, Ethiopia. I am Highly interested in Knowledge Management. I have undertaken my graduate level thesis (research) work on KM strategy development for construction Industry and Scored Very Good result. I need to continue my PhD level education in this line to further study and contribute the way how knowledge is created, stored, used and re-used in industries and other organizations.
Name: Wondimu Gobena
Date of Birth: Feb, 1978
Sex: Male
Marital status: Single
Address: wondimg2@yahoo.com
Residence: Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Education:
1. BSc in Library and information Science from Addis Ababa University (1997-2000).
2. MSc in Information Technology from College of Telecommunications and Information Technology(2007-2009).
Work Experience:
Teaching Computer for 3 Years
Working in Telecom Industry for 5 year
Language Proficiency:
English (it is my medium of Instruction)
Oromiffa
Sincerely Yours,
am an Ethiopian and I was graduate of Jimma University on 2009 in MPH (health service management and planning speciality). Now I am working at Jimma Town health office I have great interest to study on health management and planning related subjects in PHD program. if I can get a chance to stay and study in your university I am sure to get enough knowledge theoretically as well practically.
Email jebelsultan@yahoo.com
Wasalmu aliyikum!!
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hullo i hold a Bachelor of Management Science Degree from Kyambogo University, Diploma in Business Administration & Management and Executive Masters of Business Administration Degree from Makerere University
hullo i hold a Bachelor of Management Science Degree from Kyambogo University, Diploma in Business Administration & Management and Executive Masters of Business Administration Degree from Makerere University .
i am interested in PH D in Management
I am Bezawork ketema from Ethiopia graduated with B.sc.in Economics and needs to continue my study further. if you have any opportunity given to me I appriciate you.I wish best opportunity for study until Ph.D.
with best regared
ketema.beza80@gmail.com
I am Bezawork ketema from Ethiopia graduated with B.sc.in Economics and needs to continue my master study in any department of economics or any field of business study further. if you have any opportunity given to me I appriciate you.I wish best opportunity for study until Ph.D.
with best regared
ketema.beza80@gmail.com
I have MPhil in Information and Knowledge management from one of the leading Universities of South Africa, and I want to take the opportunity to join for my PhD study taking your kind scholarship offer. So, Please advise me on what I shall fullfill next.
First I express my best regards and then I am sending this email to apply a fellowship to study PhD in the filed of Knowledge Management at Laughborough University for 2010.
I, Elham Majd, have MSc degree in Information Technology Management at at Payam Nour University, Tehran, Iran. As you can find in my CV, I have undertaken my graduate level thesis work on providing a model for application Knowledge Management in open and distance learning at Payam Nour University. Therefore, I have studied about knowledge management activities cycle such as identification, acquiring and exploring new knowledge, modeling, maintenance, distribution and use of organizational knowledge based on system methods, and also knowledge management enablers, especially technologies and knowledge management tools, like Decision Support System (DSS) to support decision making.
During my academic years, I have introduced with computer science, such as Programming, Expert Systems, Algorithm Design, Data Construction and…., also introduced with Mathematic courses, such as Fuzzy Logic, Statistic, Mathematical Analysis, and …
Accordingly, Laughborough University has been in the top of the Times’ Good University guide for six consecutive years. Furthermore, it was ranked in the top5, in 2007, as performed exceptionally well in the National Student Survey and supported young innovators.
Based on these facts, my good knowledge and my closed research with you have noticed, and the level of Laughborough University in the world, I think I’m a good candidate for this scholarship and it is the best situation to continue my experience and undertake PhD research on my professional field,
I would be thankful, if you give me a chance to work on this research as a young innovator, and highly interested.
Hope, I can do the best this research with my high potential and good self confidence.
With best regards
Elham Majd,
MSc in Information Technology Management
I graduated from Addis Ababa University in Management and Public Adminstration ( in July 2004 ) .And I joined Bahir Dar University (one of the known state University in Ethiopia ) as an assistant graduatef or one year and as an assistant lecturer for the other one year where I thought different management courses. I have also Masters in Business Adminstration with monor in Accounting and Finance from Addis Ababa University .Currently am a lecturer at Bahir Dar University,Business and Economics faculity ,management department.During my stay at Bahir Dar University I have also worked in the Carriculum review and Standard Committe .I am a young and energetic person and I need to continue my PhD level education in this line to further study that really help me to deliver the courses related to Knowledge management effectively.
I would be very grateful and hapy to welcome your offer
Hope, I can do the best this research with my high potential and good self confidence.
With best regard
Demeke Gadissa
Bahir dar University
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
I have MSc degree in Information Technology from College of Telecommunications and Information Technology, Ethiopia. I am Highly interested in Knowledge Management. I have undertaken my graduate level thesis (research) work on KM strategy development for construction Industry and Scored Very Good result. I need to continue my PhD level education in this line to further study and contribute the way how knowledge is created, stored, used and re-used in industries and other organizations.
I have studied about knowledge management activities cycle such as identification, acquiring and exploring new knowledge, modeling, maintenance, distribution and use of organizational knowledge based on system methods, and also knowledge management enablers, especially technologies and knowledge management tools, like Decision Support System (DSS) to support decision making.
Name: Wondimu Gobena
Date of Birth: Feb 13, 1978
Sex: Male
Marital status: Single
Address: wondimugobena@yahoo.com
Residence: Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Education:
1. BSc in Library and information Science from Addis Ababa University (1997-2000).
2. MSc in Information Technology from College of Telecommunications and Information Technology(2007-2009).
Work Experience:
Teaching Computer for 3 Years
Working in Telecom Industry for 5 year
Language Proficiency:
English (it is my medium of Instruction)
Oromiffa
Amharic
I am Tsegasw desalegn from Ethiopia with Batchlor Degree in Accounting under Faculity of Business and economics from Addis Ababa University, Sidist Kilo campus. I had been awarded this degree on july 4 1197 G.C. I have profound experience in sinior managment level ( Division Manager(6-years), Finance manager (4-years) and HR and Finance Department Manager ( 10-Months).
All of my career path developments are progressive in the field of manufacturing sectors ( textile,tannery, Brewery and chemical Industory. During my experience I have understanded that management knowledge at higher level is a fundamental. So that my exposure shaps me to find out the highest level management qualification. Currently I have studied my ACCA courses on distance learning or self study bases.Thanks to you giving this chance if I have successfull winner of this PhD Scholarship in Knowledge Management .