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DBA Professional Doctorate in Business Administration

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Course Overview

Our Professional Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is our flagship programme in business and management. It’s designed for private and public sector management professionals – typically at a senior or executive level – who want to advance their careers through a doctoral degree, while continuing their career.

When you join our DBA course, you'll experience an intensive taught phase before conducting applied, work-based research that deals with topics that are directly relevant to your organisation.

So as you learn, you'll develop your professional knowledge and skills to help solve concrete organisational problems in your current workplace – benefiting both your employers and your own career.

General Eligibility

  • A postgraduate level qualification or equivalent in an appropriate management related subject.

  • All applicants require a minimum of three years relevant business and management experience.

  • Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development or leadership experience in a relevant area of business and management/management science will also be considered.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each component).

Programme Information
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Course Category

Business Administration and Management

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Campus Name

Guildhall Campus

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Course Level

Postgraduate

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Duration

Part-time, 4-7 years

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Available Intake

September

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IELTS Score

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Tuition Fees Range

6800,

8500, (INT)

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