Doctorate of Business Administration in Finance, Accounting and Corporate Governance
Robert Gordon University
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The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Robert Gordon University is a professional doctorate providing dynamic, research-based views of real management issues. You will have the opportunity to blend the latest academic thinking with business knowledge, skills and practice, enabling a significant contribution to the enhancement of professional practice. A DBA is equivalent to a PhD but more applied in nature. This course is designed to generate new knowledge and understanding which will ...Read more

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Robert Gordon University is a professional doctorate providing dynamic, research-based views of real management issues. You will have the opportunity to blend the latest academic thinking with business knowledge, skills and practice, enabling a significant contribution to the enhancement of professional practice. A DBA is equivalent to a PhD but more applied in nature. This course is designed to generate new knowledge and understanding which will contribute to enhancing the policies and practices of modern management. You will have the opportunity to undertake research in one or more of the following areas: Corporate Communications, Sales and Marketing Finance, Accounting and Corporate Governance Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour Entrepreneurship and the Performance of SMEs Leadership and Strategic Management Environmental and Operations Management Public Policy and Not-for-Profit Studies Tourism, Hospitality and Retail Management Technology, Innovation and e-Business.

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What students say
SR
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09 Mar 15

Even with the outer anxiety I find that the uni is quite enjoyable and I am not going to stop myself. Lecturers are all approachable and SU are very friendly and there's always..Read more

SR
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09 Mar 15

Having a fab time here, I would strongly recommend this uni. The course is really nice and lecturers are good at explaining, course content is challenging but quite..Read more

Entry requirements

The DBA is a challenging programme demanding a combination of intellectual ability and experience. We welcome applicants from across the world. To qualify for consideration you will need to demonstrate: An MBA or master's degree in a relevant area of business and management A minimum of three years managerial experience Ability to demonstrate competence in written and oral English All candidates will be interviewed and be required to produce a research outline prior to formal acceptance onto the course

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£16,020 per year

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Accommodation(Woolmanhill-Single standard room) - £105.98 per week

£16,020 per year

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Students from Scotland

Accommodation(Woolmanhill-Single standard room) - £105.98 per week

£16,020 per year

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Accommodation(Woolmanhill-Single standard room) - £105.98 per week

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Even with the outer anxiety I find that the uni is quite enjoyable and I am not going to stop myself. Lecturers are all approachable and SU are very friendly and there's always...
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Accounting and Finance - BA (Hons)
Having a fab time here, I would strongly recommend this uni. The course is really nice and lecturers are good at explaining, course content is challenging but quite...
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Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House, Garthdee Road Aberdeen AB10 7QB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  1.6 miles away

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