Overview
Are you a private or public sector management professional looking to advance your career as you work? This Professional Doctorate in Business Administration uses scheduled teaching and independent research to help you do just that.
In your first year you'll attend the University and study specific topics, before conducting an applied, work-based research project that focuses on topics directly relevant to your organisation in the following years.
You'll develop your professional knowledge and skills as you learn, benefiting both your own career as well as your current employer.
The research on this course addresses real business issues — so you'll help solve organisational problems in your current workplace by providing research outcomes that are directly relevant to your organisation.
When you apply for this course you'll typically be working at a senior or executive level in your organisation, already hold a postgraduate qualification, and be keen to take your management and professional development to new levels.
Course highlights
- Provide business solutions in your workplace as a result of your research
- Contribute to applied management research and understanding
- Develop your business and research knowledge
- Showcase your expertise with a prestigious doctoral degree
- Advance your management career
- Connect with peers studying and conducting research across different sectors
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
This stage of the course prepares you to conduct your research.
You'll study four modules:
- Professional Review and Development
- Advanced Research Techniques
- Publication and Dissemination
- Proposal for Professional Research and Development
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Duration
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A postgraduate level qualification or equivalent in an appropriate management related subject.
- All applicants require a minimum of three years relevant business and management experience.
- Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development or leadership experience in a relevant area of business and management/management science will also be considered.
Make sure you meet all requirements
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Funding
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