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DBA - Doctor of Business Administration
Oxstalls Campus - Gloucester
Full Time
29-APR-24, 03-JUN-24, 02-SEP-24, 06-JAN-25, 28-APR-25, 02-JUN-25, 01-SEP-25, 12-JAN-26
4 years
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DBA - Doctor of Business Administration
Oxstalls Campus - Gloucester
Full time
29-APR-24..
4 years
DBA - Doctor of Business Administration
Oxstalls Campus - Gloucester
Part time
29-APR-24..
6 years
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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, 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.
Study style
The DBA is a structured route to doctoral-level achievement. The initial pre-thesis modular element lasts 18 months, after which you present your formal research plan. You then enter the thesis phase, which lasts a minimum of a further 18 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.
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£8,200 per year
Students from Domestic
Apr 2024, Jun 2024 entry fee: £8,200. Sep 2024, Jan 2025, Apr 2025, Jun 2025 entry fee: £8,825.
£8,200 per year
Students from EU
Apr 2024, Jun 2024 entry fee: £8,200. Sep 2024, Jan 2025, Apr 2025, Jun 2025 entry fee: £8,825.
£8,200 per year
Students from International
Apr 2024, Jun 2024 entry fee: £8,200. Sep 2024, Jan 2025, Apr 2025, Jun 2025 entry fee: £8,825.
The University of Gloucestershire is a contemporary, progressive university that has three campuses in the western region of England....