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Doctor of Business Administration at University of Chester

University of Chester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our DBA is designed for high-performing professionals to stimulate organisational, national or international development and contribute to wider debates in their field. Innovative research solutions are now required to tackle the challenging circumstances facing contemporary organisations. Our DBA participants positively engage with these challenges as active members of our research community.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise  |  Department: Chester Business School  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: October 2026, October 2027  |  Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Researcher and Research Development, Research Project.

Career pathways

Our doctoral graduates typically advance their careers into roles which require high levels of expert knowledge and independent expertise, such as consultancy, organisational development, self-employment, executive coaching, senior roles in academe, and strategic leadership positions in business.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours Degree: Honours degree with a minimum of an upper second class from a recognised university; Postgraduate Degree: Master's degree in a relevant field and with a minimum of a ‘merit’ profile from a recognised university Other Admission Requirements A detailed 1,000 word research proposal that meets the criteria provided by the course leader.; Interview: Applicants will be interviewed by a Panel whose composition is set out by the University’s PGR and Prof Doc Admissions policy.; IELTS: IELTS Level 7.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). £5,238 per year for a full-time course (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 9,911 a year (2026/27). £9,911 per year for a full-time course (2026/27) Source

Intake: October 2026, October 2027

Duration: 4 years

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