DBA Doctorate of Business Administration
University of LincolnLincoln, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Doctorate of Business Administration is an online doctoral research programme of equivalent standing to the traditional Doctor of Philosophy. It features an integrated and structured programme of online study aimed at current and future leaders and managers who want to conduct original research relating to their professional context or area of managerial or business research practice. The research component stage involves the implementation of the research proposal through rigorous data collection and analysis, leading to the production of a 60,000-word thesis that presents the candidate's research, learning, and contribution to knowledge.
Throughout the programme, candidates will be part of a diverse, supportive, and intellectually challenging research environment in Lincoln International Business School. In addition to the programme requirements, they are encouraged to engage in broader postgraduate training opportunities, present their work to academic audiences, and communicate the significance of their research to colleagues and peers. Achieving the award of DBA is recognition not only of an original contribution to knowledge, but also of a candidate's ability to continue to undertake pure and/or applied research and development at doctoral level.
Key highlights
- Online doctoral programme of equivalent standing to a traditional PhD
- Original research tied to your own professional or managerial context
- Structured, integrated online study for current and future business leaders
- Culminates in a 60,000-word thesis contributing new knowledge
- Opportunities to present research to academic audiences and peers
- Access to broader postgraduate training within the business school
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Chief executive officer
- Senior business executive
- Management consultant
- Business school lecturer
- Head of strategy
- Research and development director
Cost of study
International: £6,833 per year
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 Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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