- business and management theory
- strategic and organisational issues
- research that advances professional business practice
- leadership, decision-making and organisational performance.
Suited for professionals seeking senior leadership, consultancy or academic-adjacent roles within business and management.
Through original research, explore real business issues that matter to an organisation or sector, learning how to investigate problems, interpret evidence and develop well-informed solutions.
Career Opportunities
Graduates typically progress into management, leadership roles, internal consultancy, project leadership positions or external consultancy careers. Applicants are normally experienced practitioners and this course is designed to build on your existing expertise.
Through advanced, practice-based research, the DBA develops you into a research-informed business professional, equipping you to apply best practice critically and effectively and to enhance your own managerial and professional practice.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Research Project
- Critical Issues in Policy, Organisation and Management Research
- Interdisciplinary Research Design for Doctoral Students
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English Requirements
IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
General Requirements
Designed for professionals with significant experience who are seeking to develop their skills and prepare for progression into senior organisational roles. You should have:
- a Master's degree
- a minimum of three years’ relevant professional experience, evidenced through a CV and supported by references
- a clear and comprehensive research proposal, using the prescribed research proposal template.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 12,375 GBP / year
Domestic: 9,875 GBP / year
Additional Details
Fee for UK applicants Part-time: £19,750
Living Costs
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom: 600 - 1000 GBP / month
