A master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic
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You’ll develop skills in business through an in-depth research project on a topic of your choice and the development of advanced academic skills. You’ll cover a wide range of research topics, from consumer behaviour to management accounting, or leadership to production control. The key is that you are able to develop doctoral work that has relevance to theory and practice.
Based in our new, purpose-built Business School at our Oxstalls Campus, Gloucester, you’ll develop professionally, build connections and enhance your knowledge and skills on our range of flexible courses, many of which are accredited by industry bodies. Our lecturers are current and active business professionals, experts and researchers who apply real-world industry experience to their teaching.
The DBA is a structured route to doctoral-level achievement. The initial pre-thesis modular element lasts 12 months, after which you present your formal research plan. You then enter the thesis phase, which lasts a minimum of a further 24 months. At its conclusion, you present and defend a thesis in a viva voce exam. DBA classes are limited to a maximum of 20 people who benefit from a collaborative learning environment.
Modules include:
A master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic
A minimum of two years’ post-qualification professional practice and ability to demonstrate professional competence of a high standard in the relevant research area
EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent.
Here's an example of the types of modules you'll study (the contents and structure of the course are reviewed occasionally, but it is unlikely that there will be significant change).
Module information is not available for this programme.
| Start date | Course code |
Fee (UK) per year |
Fee (international) per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2023 | — | £8,200 | £8,200 |
| January 2024 | — | £8,200 | £8,200 |
| April 2024 | — | £8,200 | £8,200 |
| June 2024 | — | £8,200 | £8,200 |
| September 2024 | — | TBC | TBC |
| January 2025 | — | TBC | TBC |
| April 2025 | — | TBC | TBC |
| June 2025 | — | TBC | TBC |
| September 2025 | — | TBC | TBC |
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International students can benefit from a range of scholarships and bursaries across many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. |
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With around 150 candidates working across 5 continents, the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) programme is one of the largest of its kind in Europe.
The Gloucestershire Business School runs a number of additional training sessions on subjects such as developing a research proposal, doctoral authoring, and preparation for the viva. It also organises an annual Doctoral Colloquium where research papers are presented to a scholarly audience.
2023 sees us celebrate 15 successful years of working closely with IHP, our official German DBA partner. IHP has introduced us to many high-calibre German DBA applicants and more than 40 of them have now graduated from our programme.
Gain new skills and develop innovative projects using cutting-edge facilities, labs and suites. Work with expert lecturers and professionals from across the industry.
Our Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is ranked 21st overall in the European Economic Committee's Global DBA Rankings 2023.
DBA study in the UK or Germany
2023 sees us celebrate 15 successful years of working closely with IHP, our official German DBA partner. IHP has introduced us to many high-calibre German DBA applicants and more than 40 of them have now graduated from our programme. If you are interested in studying the taught element of the DBA in Munich, Germany, please visit their website.
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