Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) (Online) at Teesside University

Programme overview

This professional doctorate develops research-informed business leaders through original research into real business issues, combining structured academic study with the candidate's professional experience. It suits experienced professionals seeking senior leadership, consultancy or academic-adjacent roles. It is delivered 100% online.

Department: Business Management & Enterprise | Duration: 39 months full-time; 4 years part-time | Intake: March or October | Study mode: online | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Advanced Research Project, Critical Issues in Policy, Organisation and Management Research and Interdisciplinary Research Design for Doctoral Students, with emphasis on business and management theory, strategic and organisational issues, practice-focused research, and leadership and organisational performance.

Career pathways

Graduates typically progress into management, leadership roles, internal consultancy, project leadership or external consultancy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Master's degree, at least three years' relevant professional experience (evidenced by a CV and supported by references), and a research proposal on the prescribed template (working title, overview, expected outcomes and originality, motivation, aims and research questions, indicative literature review, methodology and bibliography). Applicants must submit academic transcripts, a current CV, a professional reference, the research proposal and an e-visa where applicable. Applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5, or equivalent. All shortlisted applicants are interviewed.

GBP 31,500 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time, 2026/27 entry; GBP 1,500 per 20 credits. Source

Intake: March or October

Duration: 39 months full-time; 4 years part-time

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