Doctor of Business Administration London (DBA Level 8)

Course Features

Campus:

London

Duration:

up to 4 years

Available Starts:

January, February, May, June, September, October

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Information about course

Overview
Structure and content
Teaching and assessment
Entry requirements
Employability

The course has two parts. Part One involves a set of taught modules. These help you build your critical thinking, analytical skills, and understanding of business research. You will look at real companies and situations and learn how to ask the right questions and think deeply about what is going on. You will also improve your knowledge of how businesses work and how to study them in a professional and detailed way.

You’ll build strong analytical skills, learn research methods, and explore key theories in business research. Taught modules link directly to your work, helping you identify a real-world challenge to study while preparing for independent applied research in Part II.

Part I

Quantitative Research Methods(30 credits)

Visions for the Future – Theoretical Perspectives on Management(30 credits)

Research Principles and Philosophy(30 credits)

Critical Literature Review for Doctoral Research(30 credits)

Converting Research into Practice(30 credits)

Advancing to Doctoral Research Stage(30 credits)

You’ll carry out a major applied research project focused on a workplace issue. Supported by supervision, your Doctor of Business Administration thesis will deliver practical insights, demonstrate leadership, and support your professional development, career advancement, and contribution to innovation in your field.

Part II

All modules are individually assessed and have been specifically crafted to prepare students for part 2 of the DBA.

The programme requires applicants to have a Master’s degree that achieved an average grade of 60% or above as an entry requirement. Every consideration is given to all applicants. Three years recent and relevant management experience is desirable.

Admissions Advice and Support 

For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.

English language requirements 

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.

Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.

The DBA programme will prepare students for any field or discipline within management and business giving them the critical thinking skills, analytical capabilities, and enhanced cognitive abilities to be able to succeed in these areas. Also, it will prepare students to be robust and proficient researchers should they choose to enter a career directly in academia.