DBA Professional Doctorate in Business and Management at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) has been designed to increase your professional capabilities, make a positive contribution to your organisation, and produce publishable-level research. The DBA is a professional doctorate, designed to generate an original contribution to professional practice, through a rigorous engagement with management theory, and a focussed programme of independent research into a specific ‘research problem’ in your professional practice. The DBA is structured in a way that allows you to develop the necessary academic skills to complement your existing professional skills set.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law | Duration: Part-time: 3.5-6 years. | Study mode: part-time | Intake: January 2027, September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Main A Master’s degree in a related area, along with appropriate professional experience. If English is not your first language, you’ll also need a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent. You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course. Before starting the course, we recommend that you check our technical requirements for online learning.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,350 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: UK students, 2026/27 (part-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 10,600 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: International students, 2026/27 (part-time, per year) Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: Part-time: 3.5-6 years.

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=r0198

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