Doctorate of Business Administration (D.BA) at Liverpool Hope University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Business Administration (D.BA) is designed for experienced professionals who wish to enhance leadership, organisational performance and strategic decision-making through doctoral-level research. It is intended for senior managers, executives, entrepreneurs, consultants and organisational leaders who wish to generate original knowledge capable of informing professional practice, organisational development and business strategy.

Faculty: Liverpool Hope Business School | Duration: 5 Years (Full-time), 8 Years (Part-time) | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September or January | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Critical and Contemporary Issues, Introduction to Research in Practice, Literature Review in Your Specialism, Research Methods, Methodology and Methods in Your Specialism, Research Proposal.

Career pathways

The Doctor of Business Administration is intended for experienced professionals seeking to deepen their professional expertise and enhance their influence within organisations and professional sectors. Graduates develop advanced capabilities in research, critical reflection, strategic leadership and evidence-informed decision-making.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally hold a minimum of a Second-Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline awarded by a UK university, or an equivalent higher education qualification. Applicants should also normally demonstrate a minimum of three years of sustained professional experience relevant to the proposed field of doctoral study. For the Doctor of Business Administration, applicants would typically have substantial experience in management, leadership, consultancy, entrepreneurship, organisational development or related professional contexts. Applicants whose first language is not English will normally be required to achieve IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 2,750 a year (2026/27). Professional Doctorate (PRDP) home fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 7,500 a year (2026/27). Professional Doctorate (PRDP) EU/international fee per year Source

Intake: September or January

Duration: 5 Years (Full-time), 8 Years (Part-time)

Apply through the official page: https://www.hope.ac.uk/postgraduateresearch/howtoapply/applyonline/

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