Doctorate of Business Administration in Human Resources
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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It is an amazing university! State of the art facility. The lectures are knowledgeable. There’s diversity and inclusion..Read more

Entry requirements

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 business 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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£15,550 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Over 3 years: Year 1 £15550, Year 2 £15550, Year 3 £15550. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£15,550 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Other UK

This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Over 3 years: Year 1 £15550, Year 2 £15550, Year 3 £15550. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£15,550 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Over 3 years: Year 1 £15550, Year 2 £15550, Year 3 £15550. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£15,550 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Over 3 years: Year 1 £15550, Year 2 £15550, Year 3 £15550. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

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16 Oct 23
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It is an amazing university! State of the art facility. The lectures are knowledgeable. There’s diversity and inclusion...
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Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House Garthdee Road Aberdeen Aberdeen, City Of AB10 7QB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.2 miles away

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