DBA Doctor of Business Administration at University of Bradford

Programme overview

The University of Bradford Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is the pinnacle of management education. Designed for experienced senior managers and professionals looking for the next challenge in their career, the DBA provides an unprecedented fast-track to the status of global expert in a particular field.

What you will study

First year (core): Research Design and Philosophy, Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods, Literature Reviewing for Doctoral Studies, Translating Research into Practice. Second year (core): Progression to DBA Research Proposal and Defence. Final year (core): DBA Thesis.

Career pathways

The Doctor of Business Administration is specifically designed for MBA (or equivalent) graduates who are looking for the next challenge in their careers. Given that the DBA programme was first launched in 2001 at the School of Management, our DBA students will be joining our international alumni network of prominent business executives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We welcome all applications for the DBA programme, particularly from applicants whose interests complement the expertise of our Research Centres (Accounting, Finance and Economics; People, Organization and Entrepreneurship; Logistics, Supply Chain and Technology; International Business, Marketing and Branding). For the DBA, you should have: a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree from an accredited institution. a minimum of five years’ relevant managerial work experience. a research proposal: two references (one academic, if possible). a high level of fluency in English:

GBP 15,076 a year (2027/28). Years 1, 2: £15,076 per year; year 3: £8,699; year 4: £8,699; An annual continuation fee of £5,799 is applicable for each year after year four. Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 4 - 7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.brad.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app_crs

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