Susan Kirk

Susan Kirk is a Researcher affiliated with the University of Derby, focusing on higher education, management, and organizational behavior. Her work explores professional doctorate programs like the DBA, emphasizing knowledge transfer, curriculum design, and the impact of social capital in employment contexts. Collaborating with scholars such as Carley Foster and Sa'ad Ali, her research spans identity work among doctoral candidates, informal networks in Jordanian banking, and engaged scholarship practices.

Key research outputs include analyses of DBA stakeholders' roles in curriculum design and investigations into cultural practices like 'wasta' in Jordanian employment. Her studies highlight intersections between academic identity, professional development, and socio-cultural influences on labor markets.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Collaborative efforts with international colleagues underscore interdisciplinary approaches to understanding doctoral education and organizational dynamics.