The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a professional doctorate which provides a structured programme of study through the delivery of taught modules, closely integrated with an individual’s professional career development.
This programme is available to Home and International applicants.
The programme has two parts and is composed of taught modules and a doctoral-level work-based research project. The element of reflection on professional practice distinguishes the professional doctorate from the award of a PhD.
Full-time
Typically, the programme duration is three years. Part I is completed over one calendar year, followed by Part II over a further two years. The maximum period of study is four years.
Part-time
Typically, the programme duration is six years. Part I is completed over two calendar years, followed by Part II over a further four years. The maximum period of study is eight years.
Part One consists of 6 compulsory taught modules, which prepare candidates for the independent practice-based research project of Part Two. During the first year the taught modules are delivered at the rate of two modules each term.
Part 1
Part 2
It is widely recognised as the pinnacle of qualifications in the world of business and management. This DBA programme is designed to meet the needs of professionals working in Business Administration and Management related areas in the UK and overseas.
Formative assessments and Summative assessments.
Written assignments and presentations that are designed in line with the indicative contents, as well as module outcomes, will assess our students’ knowledge and understanding of the modules. The students will benefit from tutor-led feedback within the seminars and workshops as part of small group discussions which support their learning in the taught part. The use of varied methods to assess learning in Part I ensures that our students will develop the skills that prepare them for the research part of the DBA (Part II).
This programme is available to Home and International applicants.
The normal minimum entrance requirement for applicants for candidature for professional doctorates is a master’s degree with a Merit classification or an overall mark of a minimum of 60% in an area relevant to the doctoral programme, awarded by the UK or other recognised University or higher education institution, or by the Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA). English Language requirement for international students applying to complete the DBA programme in London on a 4-year basis.
Proficiency in English of candidates whose first language is not English is at or exceeding an average IELTS score (or equivalent in any other approved test) of 6.0 with no lower than 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
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Scholarship
£500 (reduction of the first-year fees) for applicants with 70% or above marks in the qualifying award.
Early bird offer
10 bursaries of £500 each per intake are available to applicants who have submitted complete applications and who have been issued with an unconditional offer letter at least two months before the registration week for their chosen programme. the £500 reduction only applies to the first year’s fee.
There will be no mandatory additional costs to study beyond the payment of tuition. Students should be prepared to incur the basic costs associated with study such as transport and may wish to purchase coffees, snacks or other sundry items on campus.
However, students are expected to carry the costs of optional day trips or fieldwork which would depend on their research topic and may relate to whether any fieldwork is required and where it is located. Travel and accommodation costs associated with attendance at events would also be borne by the student. In Part II there may also be costs associated with attending conferences. Whilst this will vary from student to student this may incur a minimum of £500 per annum. Students are able to select their research project topics themselves in close liaison with their supervisory team.
Many students also choose to invest in study support tools such as laptops over the course of their study, though this is not a programme requirement. Any activities related to study or student life which bear a cost beyond tuition will be optional, and the expense shall be clearly communicated to students at the time of registration.
The DBA programme remains a highly relevant offering and reflects the realities and needs of the local as well as the international marketplace. The programme seeks to combine the latest in management theory with the practical and professional skills that modern employers are looking for. During the course of the DBA programme, students will develop a wide variety of employability skills that will enhance their future career prospects.
At the end of this programme, it would be expected that students will become leaders in their field having made a genuinely new contribution to knowledge and practice, which is demonstrative of higher-order problem-solving skills. To make this contribution to knowledge and practice they will need to demonstrate awareness of cutting-edge research and thought leadership within their field.
The process of developing and writing the thesis will necessarily require the student to have demonstrated high levels of adaptability, creativity and resourcefulness. 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 train these students to be robust and proficient researchers should they choose to enter a career directly in academia.
For any questions related to the academic content of the course, please contact the programme manager Dr Mohamed Asim.
For all other enquiries, please call us on 0207 127 7404 or email the London Admissions team at londonadmissions@uwtsd.ac.uk.