- Duration
- This part-time course is taught over 5 years. This includes 2 years of taught curriculum (6 modules) at Level 7, plus 3 years of research at Level 8.
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Business Studies
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
100% of our business and management research impact is recognised as “very considerable” or “outstanding” Ranked 1st in the sector for Business and Management for overall satisfaction in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2026 In business and management (Research Excellence Framework 2021) The world of business and commerce demands highly competent professionals – individuals who are equipped with the ability to make key decisions and face strategic challenges head on. If you want to be able to support your judgement with evidence-based data and bring measurable change to your organisation, the Doctor of Business Administration course is ideal. Similar to the PhD, the DBA is the highest qualification achievable in Higher Education (Level 8). It is a common choice for practicing managers and senior professional practitioners who wish to pursue their academic, personal and career development beyond a Masters degree (Level 7) through a rigorous and challenging programme of study and research. The DBA is aimed at those who want to make a difference to the way that management and professional practice in the fields of organisation and management will be developed in the future.
Entry requirements
| Other conditions | interview · All candidates will be interviewed to assess their suitability which will include the understanding of their broad research theme. |
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English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 6 |
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IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band or equivalent is required from international candidates. Current (not more than 2 years old at the time of application) TOEFL/GMAT/GRE scores will also be considered
Fees
International students: £6,500 per year
UK students: £6,500 per year
UK/Home: £6,500 per year
International: £6,500 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
See central postgraduate application guidance: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply
Campus
- Stoke-on-Trent campus, United Kingdom
Where you will study
Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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