Doctor of Business Administration DBA
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a prestigious professional doctorate that is equivalent in academic standing to a PhD. As one of the longstanding courses within the Faculty of Business and Law, the DBA features a distinguished alumni network, with graduates holding senior leadership positions around the globe. Recently revalidated, the DBA programme strongly emphasises impact-oriented research and the professional development of its participants.
The DBA at Northampton is designed to support executive development by enhancing professional practice through rigorous, applied research. Participants will gain contemporary research intelligence, develop evidence-based decision-making abilities, and cultivate responsible leadership alongside advanced critical thinking and analytical skills. The programme empowers professionals to conduct high-impact research within their organisations/ industries, driving innovation and meaningful strategic change.
The DBA is offered both part-time and full-time – with the full time route open to home and international students. Our Doctor of Business Administration programme adopts an active-blended learning model, combining flexible learning with close, one-to-one supervision and promoting a collaborative environment through valuable networking opportunities.
Key highlights
- Professional doctorate equivalent in academic standing to a PhD
- Applied, impact-oriented research conducted within your own organisation or industry
- Active-blended learning with close one-to-one supervision
- Develops evidence-based decision-making and responsible leadership skills
- Distinguished alumni network of senior leaders around the globe
- Networking opportunities within a collaborative learning environment
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 7 — 7.0 Minimum standard – IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in categories (or equivalent) for study at postgraduate level.
Scholarships
Alumni PGCE Bursary Award
This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.
Up to £500Chevening Scholarships
Sir John Lowther Scholarship
The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Chief executive officer
- Senior director
- Management consultant
- Strategy director
- Business school lecturer
- Organisational change leader
Cost of study
International: £11,535
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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