Overview
Built on a partnership of over 10 years, the Doctor of Business Administration at Fudan course at Durham University is delivered at the School of Economics, Fudan University in Shanghai, China; Durham University Business School in Durham, UK and the Silicon Valley in San Francisco, USA, with Fudan being the main location. The Durham DBA at Fudan will enable you to bring an unparalleled combination of independent thinking and business knowledge to your organisation and your future career.
You will be part of two prominent research communities at Durham University Business School and the School of Economics at Fudan University – both hubs of lively debate and experienced diverse academics and managers from around the world. This programme is for motivated high achievers looking to focus on finance or management, through the development of their research, as well as their analytical and critical thinking skills to the highest level.
Fudan University
The School of Economics at Fudan University is made up of;
- Five departments; Economics, World Economy, International Finance, Public Economics, and Insurance;
- Three major research centers including the Institute of World Economy, China Center for Economic Studies, and the Institute for Financial Studies;
- The State Innovative Institute for International Competitiveness Studies of China's Economy funded by the "Project 985";
- And 28 other research centers.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Practising Business Research
- Strategic Visioning, Leadership and Change Management
- Global Corporate Strategy
- Global Financial Markets and Institutions
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Design Thinking for Innovation
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Masters degree in a discipline related to business and management or finance from a recognised university or other institution of higher education; or equivalent qualifications or experience.
- A minimum of two years' business and management experience at an appropriate level.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 66,081 AUD / year ≈ 35,000 GBP / year
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 66,081 AUD / year ≈ 35,000 GBP / year
The fees for this academic year have not been confirmed yet.
Living costs
Durham, United Kingdom: 1,246-2,152 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Available scholarships for the Doctor of Business Administration at Fudan include:
- Chinese Scholarships Council (Durham University) – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 16 Jan 2027, Merit-based
- Khodorkovsky Scholarships (Durham University) – Grant, 21805 GBP, Deadline 31 Mar 2027
- Inspiring Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship (Durham University) – Grant, 10000 GBP, Deadline 29 May 2027
- Alumni Fee Scholarship (Durham University) – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program (U.S. government) – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship (ServiceScape) – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships (ACES Education Fund) – Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation) – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students (Junhua Li) – Grant, 19000 GBP, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship (Boustany Foundation) – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based
- Amberscholar Scholarship (Amber Scholar) – Grant, 6000 USD, Deadline 31 Jan 2027, Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship (Voice Talent Online) – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (IvyPanda) – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship (Salvado Law) – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids (UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)) – Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline Not specified
- Scholarship for students with disabilities (Anonymous Hope Fund) – Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies (CIAPS) – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship (IELTS from 6 to 9) – Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme) – Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027