Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is designed for experienced leaders who want to shape strategy, influence organisational change, and drive real-world impact through research. The concentrated programme design will allow you to balance doctoral study with your professional commitments through intensive on campus study This practice-focused doctorate enables you to address complex business challenges while developing advanced analytical expertise, positioning you as a thought leader in your field. You will engage in rigorous, doctoral-level study that combines academic excellence with strategic relevance. Through structured supervision and milestone-driven progression, you will design and deliver original research that directly informs professional practice, policy, and organisational decision making. A key feature of the DBA is its accelerated and flexible structure You can co

To join the DBA, applicants are expected to meet the following criteria: Academic qualifications: A Level 7 qualification (for example, an MBA, MSc, or equivalent) from a recognised institution at a good level. Professional experience: At least five years’ relevant managerial or senior professional experience. Evidence of leadership responsibility, strategic decision-making, or substantial professional practice in a business or organisational context. Research preparedness: Submission of a research proposal addressing a clearly defined business or management problem. The proposal must show critical engagement with relevant literature and demonstrate doctoral-level academic writing skills. Applicants are expected to demonstrate appropriate preparation for doctoral-level research. This may typically include prior experience of independent research at Level 7, such as successful completion of a 60-credit dissertation or equivalent independent research project at Level 7, and the ability to formulate and articulate a clear research proposal addressing a relevant business or management problem. Additional requirements: English language: Non-native English speakers must meet the University’s standard postgraduate research

Postgraduate degrees – 6.5 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component

International students: £16,998 per year

UK students: £13,500 per year

UK/Home: £13,500 per year

International: £16,998 per year

October 2026

Applications are made directly to Roehampton; see postgraduate application support for current deadlines.

• London, United Kingdom