Doctor of Business Administration, DBA

Our Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is designed for experienced professionals seeking to influence strategic practice and organisational transformation.

To be considered for admission to the DBA programme you should meet the following criteria: Hold an approved master's degree in business, management or in a subject that is relevant to the proposed research programme to be undertaken. Or hold an equivalent and relevant professional qualification. Have a significant level of relevant business, management or professional experience at a level appropriate to the proposed research programme. Demonstrate the potential to conduct research and write a thesis at doctoral level in a field which matches the areas of supervisory expertise available within the School of Business. Demonstrate a high order of oral communications skills. Demonstrate a high level of motivation and a clear personal and professional rationale for undertaking the DBA programme. Provide two appropriate and satisfactory professional/academic references. If your first language is not English, you should provide either: An overall IELTS score of at least 6.5 (or an equivalent English language qualification recognised by the University) or; Evidence that your master's degree was conducted entirely in English, such as a sample assignment or chapter from the dissertation.

International students: £17,900 per year

UK students: £9,450 per year

May 2026

At least 2 months before intended start (Sep / Jan / Mar intakes); International deadline

• Preston, United Kingdom