Doctorate in Business Administration DBA

Program Overview

The University of Gloucestershire's Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) program is a structured doctoral-level qualification that develops advanced research skills and enhances knowledge in business. The program features a pre-thesis modular element, a research project, and a viva voce exam. Graduates can pursue careers in academia, business consultancy, research and development, and senior management positions.

Program Outline

Extracted Information from the University of Gloucestershire's Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) program:

Degree Overview:

The DBA program at the University of Gloucestershire is a structured route to achieving a doctoral-level qualification. The program aims to:

• Develop advanced research skills.
• Enhance knowledge and skills in business through an in-depth research project on a chosen topic.
• Cover a wide range of research topics, from consumer behavior to leadership to production control.
• Ensure doctoral work has relevance to both theory and practice.
The program is offered at the university's Oxstalls Campus in Gloucester and features:
• Professional development for participants.
• Collaborative learning environment with a maximum of 20 students per class.
• Current and active business professionals, experts, and researchers as lecturers.

Structure:

• Initial pre-thesis modular element lasts 12 months.
• After 12 months, students present their formal research plan.
• Thesis phase lasts a minimum of 24 months.
• Concludes with a viva voce exam where students present and defend their thesis.

Modules:

• Reflective Professional Development (DB8001)
• Systematic Literature Review (DB8002)
• Methodological Fundamentals (DB8003)
• Research Methods and Analysis (DB8004)

Outline:

• Year 1: Students complete the four core modules listed above.
• Year 2-4: Students focus on their research project and thesis writing.

Assessment:

• Assessments vary depending on the module.
• Examples include:
• Portfolio assignments
• Individual assignments
• Research project
• Thesis

Teaching:

• Focuses on active learning and independent study.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and online resources.
• Faculty consists of current and active business professionals, experts, and researchers.
• Offers a collaborative learning environment with a maximum of 20 students per class.

Careers:

Graduates of the DBA program can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Academia
• Business consultancy
• Research and development
• Senior management positions

Other:

• The program is accredited by the European Doctoral Programmes Association in Management and Business Administration (edamba).
• The program is ranked 21st overall in the European Economic Committee's Global DBA Rankings 2023.
• The program offers a unique opportunity to study the taught element of the DBA in Munich, Germany, in partnership with IHP.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

UK Fees:

• £8,200 per year

International Fees: