Doctorate in Business Administration DBA
University of Gloucestershire
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What is Doctorate in Business Administration DBA?You’ll develop skills in business through an in-depth research project on a topic of your choice and the development of advanced academic skills. You’ll cover a wide range of research topics, from consumer behaviour to management accounting, or leadership to production control. The key is that you are able to develop doctoral work that has relevance to theory and practice.Based in our new, purpose-built Business School at our Oxstalls Campus, ...Read more

What is Doctorate in Business Administration DBA?

You’ll develop skills in business through an in-depth research project on a topic of your choice and the development of advanced academic skills. You’ll cover a wide range of research topics, from consumer behaviour to management accounting, or leadership to production control. The key is that you are able to develop doctoral work that has relevance to theory and practice.

Based in our new, purpose-built Business School at our Oxstalls Campus, Gloucester, you’ll develop professionally, build connections and enhance your knowledge and skills on our range of flexible courses, many of which are accredited by industry bodies. Our lecturers are current and active business professionals, experts and researchers who apply real-world industry experience to their teaching.

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The DBA is a structured route to doctoral-level achievement. The initial pre-thesis modular element lasts 12 months, after which you present your formal research plan. You then enter the thesis phase, which lasts a minimum of a further 24 months. At its conclusion, you present and defend a thesis in a viva voce exam. DBA classes are limited to a maximum of 20 people who benefit from a collaborative learning environment.

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92/101
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88th
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Conrad
04 Dec 23

I am a mature foreign student. My first shock was cultural, on 2 levels - teaching/learning style and then social. But using foreign student ambassadors helped me settle in..Read more

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Fatma
20 Jan 23

The first two modules in first year in DBA exceeded my expectations. It’s well structured and the doctors are very supportive and friendly...Read more

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Entry requirements

A master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic. A minimum of two years’ post-qualification professional practice and ability to demonstrate professional competence of a high standard in the relevant research area.

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£8,825 per year

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£8,825 per year

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£8,825 per year

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04 Dec 23
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I am a mature foreign student. My first shock was cultural, on 2 levels - teaching/learning style and then social. But using foreign student ambassadors helped me settle in...
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20 Jan 23
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The first two modules in first year in DBA exceeded my expectations. It’s well structured and the doctors are very supportive and friendly....
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University of Gloucestershire
University of Gloucestershire , Cheltenham

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University of Gloucestershire
Oxstalls Lane Longlevens Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 9HW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Gloucester  0.5 miles away

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