Doctor of Business Administration DBA

Program Overview

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Course overview

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. Our aim is develop leading practitioner-researchers who inspire strategic change and contribute to wider debates in our areas of expertise.

We are now seeking strong applicants who can develop and contribute high-impact research to our areas of expertise.

View information about the Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) - Negotiated Studies

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Why study this course with us?

Key benefits of researching with us:

We use innovative and whole person approaches aligned to international benchmarks (e.g. Vitae, Economic and Social Research Council).

You will join a growing researcher community with student satisfaction above national average (Higher Education Academy Postgraduate Research Experience Survey).

You will network with researchers recognised as creating World Leading research (2014 Research Excellence Framework).

You can fast track your doctoral journey by getting recognition for your previous Master’s-level achievements*.

You will be able to target strategic workplace issues and challenges for organisational and even sectorial change and benefit.

*It is expected that participants will apply for the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning for the first stage of the doctoral course: a MBA or equivalent Master’s award in the area of business, leadership or management.

Program Outline

Teaching methods

Our DBA doctoral participants engage with a combination of activities in our pioneering Researcher Development Hub and the wider University research community at our Queen’s Park Campus, in conjunction with high-level critical reflection, and sustained independent self-directed study. Our researchers will engage in group workshops, seminars, an annual research conference, and any relevant professional body activities.

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Assessment

IS8004 Researcher and Research Development

is assessed through a portfolio of written work (15,000-20,000 words), and

IS8005 Research Project (Thesis)

is assessed through an academic report plus an oral examination (45,000-55,000 words).

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Job prospects

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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Careers service

The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.

Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.