Overview

This Business Administration (DBA) (Online) degree course from Teesside University places strong emphasis on:

business and management theory

strategic and organisational issues

research that advances professional business practice

leadership, decision-making and organisational performance.

Suited for professionals seeking senior leadership, consultancy or academic-adjacent roles within business and management.

Through original research, explore real business issues that matter to an organisation or sector, learning how to investigate problems, interpret evidence and develop well-informed solutions.

Career opportunities

Graduates typically progress into management, leadership roles, internal consultancy, project leadership positions or external consultancy careers. Applicants are normally experienced practitioners and this course is designed to build on your existing expertise.

Through advanced, practice-based research, the DBA develops you into a research-informed business professional, equipping you to apply best practice critically and effectively and to enhance your own managerial and professional practice.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Research Project

Critical Issues in Policy, Organisation and Management Research

Interdisciplinary Research Design for Doctoral Students

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 39 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration Management Studies International Business View 9 other PhDs in Management Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Designed for professionals with significant experience who are seeking to develop their skills and prepare for progression into senior organisational roles.

You should have:

a Master's degree

a minimum of three years’ relevant professional experience, evidenced through a CV and supported by references

a clear and comprehensive research proposal, using the prescribed research proposal template.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

31500 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time tuition fee for all applicants: £22,050

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