Business Administration (DBA) (Online)

Program Overview

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Course overview

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Study at Teesside University International Business School

See what it’s like to study at our modern, enterprising and dynamic business school

Learn through a combination of pre-recorded sessions and manage your studies at a pace that suits you, to work around existing professional commitments.

You become a research-informed business leader, applying best practices within your own management and in your organisation. Get a range of perspectives on business effectiveness, efficiency and capability through theory and practical study. Reflect on your skills, speaking to global peers and challenging your assumptions to transform your professional practice.

Working autonomously with support from your supervisory team, you build on previous knowledge and experience, gaining confidence in academic research to study at doctoral level.

You select a research topic aligned to your personal and professional objectives. Previously, examples of these have included studies of commitment to personal development, changes in public sector organisation, challenges in technological adoptions, leadership development and the impact of organisational culture on efficiency.

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Program Outline

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Degree Overview

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Overview:

The Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) (Online) program at Teesside University is designed for senior business professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in research, leadership, and organizational transformation. It is a 100% online program that allows students to study at their own pace and around their existing commitments.

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Objectives:

• Develop the knowledge and skills required of business leaders in the complex environment of the fourth industrial revolution.
• Become a research-informed business leader, applying best practices within your own management and organization.
• Gain a range of perspectives on business effectiveness, efficiency, and capability through theory and practical study.
• Reflect on your skills, challenging your assumptions to transform your professional practice.
• Build confidence in academic research to study at the doctoral level.

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Description:

The DBA program combines pre-recorded lectures with tutorials and independent study to provide a flexible and engaging learning experience. Students choose a research topic aligned with their personal and professional goals and conduct independent research under the guidance of a supervisory team. They then write a thesis and defend it at an oral examination.

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Outline

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Program Content:

The DBA program covers a range of topics related to business administration and management, including:

• Internationalization and globalization
• Organizational practices
• Management theory
• Organizational development
• Change theory
• Comparative management theory
• Talent management
• Reflective practice
• Research methods
• Data analysis
• Ethics

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Program Structure:

The DBA program consists of three core modules:

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Applying Management and Organisational Studies Research:

This module develops a critical understanding of contemporary issues in organization behavior and development and applies research skills to produce a literature review.

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DBA Advanced Independent Study:

This module requires students to conduct independent research and apply it to the organizational and/or professional field.

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Research Methods for Doctoral Students:

This module provides a thorough introduction to management research and research methods for doctoral students.

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Course Schedule:

The DBA program is delivered through a virtual learning environment (VLE). Students can access lectures, tutorials, and other learning materials at their own pace and on their own schedule.

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Modules:

• Applying Management and Organisational Studies Research: This module focuses on internationalization and globalization, organizational practices, and management theory.
• DBA Advanced Independent Study: This module allows students to conduct independent research on a topic of their choice.
• Research Methods for Doctoral Students: This module covers research philosophies, methodologies, data analysis, and ethical considerations.

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Assessment

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Assessment Methods:

The DBA program uses a range of assessment methods, including:

• Research reports
• Literature reviews
• Case study analysis
• Self-diagnostic assessments
• Reflective analysis
• Research proposal
• Pilot study
• Thesis

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Assessment Criteria:

The assessment criteria for the DBA program are based on the following:

• Depth and breadth of knowledge
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Research skills
• Communication skills
• Originality and creativity

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Teaching

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Teaching Methods:

The DBA program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Pre-recorded lectures
• Tutorials
• Independent study
• Online discussion forums
• Virtual action learning sets
• Podcasts and vodcasts

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Faculty:

The DBA program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified faculty members with expertise in business administration and management.

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Unique Approaches:

The DBA program takes a flexible and student-centered approach to learning. Students can study at their own pace and around their existing commitments. The program also provides students with access to a range of support services, including academic advisors, librarians, and career counselors.

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Careers

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Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the DBA program may move into senior management and strategic leadership roles, or internal and external project consultancy roles.

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Career Outcomes:

The DBA program prepares students for a variety of leadership roles in business organizations, including:

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
• Managing Director
• Senior Business Analyst
• Management Consultant

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Other

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Program Length:

4 years

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Attendance:

100% online

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Start Date:

October and March

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Fees:

£22,050 (£1,050 for each 20 credits)

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Entry Requirements:

• Master's degree in a subject related to business and/or management
• 3 years of management experience
• Research proposal
• English language proficiency (minimum IELTS score of 6.5)
• Interview

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Application Process:

• Apply online
• Submit a research proposal
• Attend an interview

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Additional Information:

• The DBA program is ranked in the top 50 for online learning in the Uswitch Online Learning Index 2022.
• Teesside University was named University of the Year at the Edufuturists Awards 2022.

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

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Part-time:

• Fee for all applicants: £22,050 (£1,050 for each 20 credits)
• Payment information: Not specified.

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Full-time:

• Fee information: Not available.
• Payment information: Not available.