Doctorate in Business Administration

• Our DBA programme leads to a highly recognised doctoral level qualification, enabling you to build your research credentials while advancing your professional practice in management • Your doctoral studies will be specific to you and your working role: you will undertake independent research in the area relevant to your professional and academic development and advance your knowledge which can be harnessed to improve your own organisation’s performance • You do not have to put your career on hold: the DBA is structured to offer maximum flexibility, with teaching in short study blocks and a substantial research project which can be fitted around your work schedule • We equip you with high-level research and analysis skills so that you can integrate evidence into practice and become a more critical and reflective practitioner • You will receive extensive support from academic supervisors with specialist knowledge in your subject area – all within a truly international research community where you benefit from peer learning and networking • Adding the title of Doctor to your CV will make an instant impression, helping you to raise your professional profile and give added momentum to your career

IELTS 6.5 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

International students: £27,800 per year

UK students: £27,800 per year

UK/Home: £27,800 per year

International: £27,800 per year

July 2026

Rolling admissions - apply early for visa processing

• Derby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom