Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
What is a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)?
The Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is an innovative, topic-driven postgraduate qualification, deeply rooted in professional practice, Awarded on the successful completion of a part-time programme of training, study and research, the Doctorate in Business Administration will equip you with the most complete and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of both general management and your own specialist area.
The focus on professional practice and the applied nature of the Doctorate in Business Administration differentiate it from the traditional PhD, which concentrates on preparing people for careers in academia and research. The DBA is equal to a PhD, but the focus on professional practice and applied research make it more suitable for senior managers looking to make a significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge in their area of expertise.
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Entry requirements for the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
You should:
- have, or shortly expect to attain, an MBA or equivalent qualification with an average performance at 50 per cent or above in all assessed units
- have at least three years' relevant management experience
- be able to conduct your research in one or more organisations
- be proficient in English, if this is not your first language
Where relevant to your proposed research project, you may be required to obtain a letter of support from your current employer.
Fluency in English
The programme is delivered and examined in English, so you must be able to prove your fluency in the language if it is not your mother tongue. Evidence of fluency includes residence in an Anglophone country for three or more years before starting the course, or an adequate grade in an approved test of English.