University of Hertfordshire

Professional Doctorate in Business Administration

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

In the current business climate, it is increasingly important for business managers and leaders to update and advance their business knowledge and skills. The Doctor of Business Administration offers the opportunity for those with an enthusiasm for learning to gain a professional doctorate, the highest level of professional qualification available in business and management. Drawing on the work of international experts in our Business School you will learn about the latest management techniques and research methods.

Whatever your subsequent career, the skills and knowledge you gain will be an asset to you and help you to improve the effectiveness of your organisation and those who work in it. The DBA is undertaken on a part-time basis and typically takes five years to complete. It is organ

Key highlights

  • Highest level of professional qualification in business and management
  • Draws on the work of international experts in the Business School
  • Covers the latest management techniques and research methods
  • Develops skills to improve organisational effectiveness

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.

Scholarships

  • Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research

    £2,000 for one year

    Up to £2,000
  • Helen Burchell Scholarship

    A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education

    Up to £750
  • The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni

    This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Chief executive officer
  • Senior business manager
  • Management consultant
  • Organisational director
  • Business school lecturer
  • Business researcher

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 Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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