Doctorate of Business Administration

Glasgow Caledonian University

United Kingdom, Glasgow

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Glasgow Caledonian University

United Kingdom , Glasgow

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Glasgow

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines20-May-2024

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Duration 6 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 8,000 / year

Next Intake 20-May-2024

Doctorate of Business Administration

About

Available to study in London (full time) and Glasgow by distance learning.

The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) is an innovative alternative to the traditional PhD. The DBA course is designed to enable professionals to use applied research and become influential leaders in business, gaining a recognised qualification.

Business leaders recognise the operational and strategic challenges they face, for example, new technologies, increased business outsourcing, greater political uncertainty and business volatility.

Such complexities require that organisations identify and respond more quickly to changing risk profiles, providing innovative solutions to complex problems.

The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) course provides an opportunity for you to do so. You will study taught modules and, via applied research, you will make an impact upon your organisation by delivering unique solutions based upon accurate analysis of global challenges.

This is the ideal qualification to enhance your career projection, which allows you to learn in work and at work, combining full-time employment with studying for a flagship Doctorate of Business Administration.

Business and management studies research

Two-thirds of GCU research impact for business and management studies courses was rated as outstanding or very considerable (Research Excellence Framework 2021). Find out more.

Choose a professionally-focused alternative to the PhD and develop industry-relevant research around your career commitments. The ideal qualification to enhance your career trajectory.

The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) is a part-time, distance-learning or full-time doctoral course. Study includes taught modules (years one and two) and independent, applied research undertaken in your own work environment/organisation (years three/four).

In the first two years, students will undertake advanced studies on leadership and management practice, critiquing existing theories and learning about applied research methods.

Work-based Responsible Leadership; Contextualised Strategic Management; Creating Contextualised Organisational Value; Applied Operations and Analytics for Management Decision Making; Research Methods; Project Design; Development and Management.

Download the Programme Specification for a detailed breakdown of its structure, what you will learn and other useful information.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Bachelor degree with GPA of 2.3/4.0 scale OR;
Bachelor degree with GPA of 2.7/5.0 scale

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 8,000 / year

How to Apply

The easiest way to apply for a postgraduate programme is using our online application form. This form is simple to complete and allows you to upload additional documentation to support your application.

At peak times, the University receives an exceptionally high volume of applications and enquiries. We will make every effort to respond to applicants as soon as possible.

Please note that currently, it may take slightly longer than usual to respond to your enquiry or provide an initial decision on your application.

Some additional documents help GCU evaluate your application. They support the information you provided in your application form. Certificates, transcripts and references are very important. Your personal statement is your opportunity to tell GCU why you want to apply for your chosen course and so is equally as important.