Doctor of Business Administration

Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom, Aberdeen

University Rank:#924

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Duration6 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 5,820 / Year

Next IntakeFebruary 1, 2023

Doctor of Business Administration

About

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Robert Gordon University is a professional doctorate providing dynamic, research-based views of real management issues. You will have the opportunity to blend the latest academic thinking with business knowledge, skills and practice, enabling a significant contribution to the enhancement of professional practice.

A DBA is equivalent to a PhD but more applied in nature. This course is designed to generate new knowledge and understanding which will contribute to enhancing the policies and practices of modern management.

You will have the opportunity to undertake research in one or more of the following areas: Corporate Communications, Sales and Marketing; Finance, Accounting and Corporate Governance; Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour; Entrepreneurship and the Performance of SMEs; Leadership and Strategic Management; Environmental and Operations Management; Public Policy and Not-for-Profit Studies; Tourism, Hospitality and Retail Management; Technology, Innovation and e-Business.

The course has been designed to build on your management experience, skills and past academic achievement as part of a carefully considered plan.

In the first taught stage you will consolidate and extend your specialist knowledge and research competence and advance your research proposal by choosing complementary master's modules from across the whole university.

As well as offering a taught foundation in research methods, this DBA will also offer the opportunity to consolidate and expand on interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary skills.

In the second stage you will take your proposal forward to a full dissertation.

Learning Methods

Within the taught element you will learn through a combination of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars and workshops. Contact hours total 50 hours per module.

How long is aDoctor of Business Administration course?

The total learning effort upon completion of this course is:

3 - 4 years (1)
4 - 6 years (part time)

Independent Study

You will be expected to study independently for approximately 50 hours per module.

Staff Delivering on This Course

The taught element of the degree is taught by Aberdeen Business School staff members who have a great breadth of experience and specialist knowledge within their chosen fields.

Feedback

We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of hand-in for all written exams, coursework and practical exams.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants with lower qualification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis. Contact Admissions for information: [email protected]
Students who do not meet our direct entry requirements may be able to undertake a pre-masters programme through our International College at Robert Gordon University

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5

English Program Requirements

Most postgraduate courses require an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each area. Some courses require a higher English Language score. Always check the relevant course page and our English Language Requirements page before applying.

Career

Job Prospects

You will have the opportunity to blend the latest academic thinking with business knowledge, skills and practice, to enable you to make a significant contribution to the enhancement of professional practice.

The Aberdeen DBA has been specifically designed to:

Build on management experience and skills, and past academic achievements as part of a carefully considered career plan
Provide maximum professional credibility and open doors into more senior management positions, consultancy or academia
Enhance research and project management skills and increase understanding of research methods and techniques

CAREERS

Fee Information

How to Apply

Completing an existing course (for example passing your Bachelors before coming to do a Masters with us). Please upload your degree documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Proving that your English language is good enough for University-level study. In this case you should send us a copy of your IELTS or TOEFL certificate as soon as it is available. Please upload these documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Making a pre-payment (deposit) for international students. In this case you must arrange to pay the University before we can release an Unconditional Offer. To find out how to do this, please visit the Making Payment page.

Doctor of Business Administration

Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom, Aberdeen

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