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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Coventry University

Coventry University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The DBA provides a route to the highest level of academic study for experienced practitioners who seek to contribute to practice in their sector or discipline. It builds on participants' professional experience and their potential as change agents within their practice setting.

Faculty: Coventry Doctoral and Researcher College  |  Duration: 60 months part-time expected (maximum 84 months)  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught elements designed to enhance research skills combined with original research forming a doctoral portfolio, presented as a thesis and examined through an interview by subject experts.

Career pathways

Aimed at business professionals with roles that allow impactful change within their organisations as a result of their research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline with at least 60% in the project element (or equivalent) and a minimum 60% overall module average; applicants with less than a 2:1 may be considered with a relevant Masters at merit (60%) overall and in the dissertation. International applicants must hold an approved English test (IELTS Academic/UKVI or TOEFL iBT) at the level set by the research centre, e.g. IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in each component for health-related centres.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 a year (2026/27). Part-time tuition per year of study for 2026/27. Source

International applicants: GBP 11,000 a year (2026/27). Part-time tuition per year of study for 2026/27. Source

Duration: 60 months part-time expected (maximum 84 months)

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