Business Administration (Executive Doctorate)
Program Overview
The University of Liverpool's Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is a part-time, action-research based program designed for senior professionals seeking the highest level of academic qualification in business leadership. The program combines online modules with on-campus residencies and emphasizes the development of research skills through a Doctoral Development Plan. Graduates will be equipped with the skills to drive transformational impact within their organizations and become thought leaders in their professional area. The program can be completed in 4.5 to 7.5 years.
Program Outline
Business Administration (Executive Doctorate) - University of Liverpool
Degree Overview:
The Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is a part-time, action-research based postgraduate program designed for senior professionals. It aims to equip them with the skills to drive transformational impact within their organizations and become thought leaders in their professional area. The program is designed for individuals who want to:
- Achieve the highest level of academic qualification in business leadership.
- Develop high-level analytical and problem-solving skills to drive transformational change within their organizations.
- Strengthen their research capabilities to deploy these skills during their thesis workplan and after graduation.
Outline:
The Executive DBA program is structured in two stages:
Stage 1 - Pre-thesis stage (2 years):
- Duration: 2 years
- Delivery: Hybrid (online modules and on-campus residencies)
- Modules: Four modules aimed at developing research skills.
- Credits: 180 credits at Level 7
Stage 2 - Thesis development stage (2.5-5 years):
- Duration: 2.5-5 years
- Delivery: Online support from individual supervisor
- Modules: Two Doctoral Development Plan modules for continuous research skills development.
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods: The program combines online modules with on-campus residencies during the first two years.
- Faculty: The program is led by international experts in the field of business administration.
Other:
- Timeframe: The program can be completed in 4.5 years, but students are allowed up to 7.5 years to finish.
- Executive EDBA Director of Studies: The context mentions Dr. Paul Ellwood, the Executive EDBA Director of Studies, who talks about the program.
The fees for the Executive Doctorate in Business Administration programme are £46,000 £13,000 per year for the 2-year pre-thesis stage £8,000 per year for the 2.5-year thesis development stage. For those who continue in the thesis development stage beyond 2.5 years, an additional fee of £4,000 per year will be payable.
University of Liverpool
Entry Requirements:
- Academic Qualifications:
- A UK first or 2:1 class first degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
- MBA/Masters in business and/or management (or a related discipline).
- Work Experience:
- At least 5 years of significant experience working at senior level within an organisation or as a consultant.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS Academic: Overall 7.0, with no band below 6.5.
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum 100 overall, with L 21 R 21 W 21 and S 23.
- C1 Advanced CAE: Overall 185, with no less than 176 in any paper.
- PTE Academic: 69, with minimum scores of 61 in each component.
- Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE II): ISE II with an overall pass with merit in components.
- Cambridge IGCSE as a First Language: Grade C.
- Cambridge IGCSE as a Second Language: Grade B.
- Cambridge English Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (Proficiency): Overall 185 with 176 in components.
- Cambridge English Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (Advanced): Overall 185 with 176 in components.
- Cambridge English Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Advanced): Overall 185 with 176 in components.
