

- Award
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DBA
- Course Length
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3-4 years
- Mode of Attendance
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Full-time
- Academic School
- Aberdeen Business School
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a professional doctorate which provides a dynamic, research-based view of real world management issues.
This course is designed to generate new knowledge and understanding which will contribute to enhancing the policies and practices of modern management. It was created at Aberdeen Business School in conjunction with public and private sector leaders to encourage future leaders to enhance their professional careers and provide a route for them to gain academic recognition. A DBA is equivalent in terms of academic study to a PhD but more applied in nature.
Students on the course will have the opportunity to blend the latest academic thinking with business knowledge, skills and practice, to enable them to make a significant contribution to the enhancement of professional practice. The Aberdeen DBA has been specifically designed to:
It is studied full-time over 3-4 years and part-time over 4-6 years.
The DBA programme will give you a foundation in research methods and offer you the opportunity to research in one or more of the following areas:
In the first taught stage you will consolidate and extend your specialist knowledge and research competence and advance your research proposal.
In the second stage you will take your proposal forward to a full dissertation.
Modules and delivery order may change for operational purposes.
The University regularly reviews its courses. Course content and structure may change over time. See our course disclaimer for more information.
The DBA is a challenging programme demanding a combination of intellectual ability and experience. We welcome applicants from across the world. To qualify for consideration you will need to demonstrate:
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Course fees are reviewed periodically and so are subject to change for new applicants. All tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in your offer letter. You will also be liable to pay a graduation fee of £40 before receiving a University award.
For further information see Student Finance pages
All applications should be made via the University's application form for research students.
Completed application forms should be accompanied by:
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DBA
3-4 years
Full-time
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