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Overview
This Doctor of Business Administration programme from London Metropolitan University is designed to help you carve a distinct progression route if you’re an experienced professional who’s passionate about making a positive impact on organisational practice.
Career opportunities
The focus of the programme is on socially responsible, professional practice, and application in business and management. This course is designed to enhance your management practice and improve your career opportunities in your chosen field of business, setting you up to pursue senior management positions within national and international organisations.
The DBA is equivalent to a PhD but with a focus on enhancing professional practice and work-related research. Due to the nature of this course, you could also choose to develop a career in academia.
Examples of areas that previous DBA graduates have been employed in include health care, education, banking, business development, marketing, hospitality, family business, law, finance and corporate governance.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Planning Your DBA Journey
- Contemporary Issues in Organisations and Management
- Developing as a Practitioner Researcher
- Impacting Organisational Practice: Research Pilot Study
- Organisational Research Project
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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Duolingo English Test 105
TOEFL® IBT OR
72
OR 4
PTE Academic 59
IELTS 6
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Credits
540 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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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
Duolingo English Test 105
TOEFL® IBT OR
72
OR 4
PTE Academic 59
IELTS 6
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Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
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Other requirements
General requirements
You will be required to have:
- a master’s degree with merit or an equivalent recognised qualification
- five years’ experience in an appropriate professional role, evidenced by an employer reference
- satisfactory outline of research interest summarised on the DBA Application Support Form and a successful interview
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents5250 GBP / year≈ 5250 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5250 GBP / year≈ 5250 GBP / year
Additional Details
5,250 for years 1 and 2, £4,375 for year 3, £2,500 for year 4 and onwards
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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20000 GBP
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Canada Bright Futures Scholarship
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London, United Kingdom
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Various benefits
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Norway Elite Scholarship
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22000 GBP
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Anytime
USA Bright Futures Scholarship
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12465 GBP
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EU Bright Futures Scholarship
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London, United Kingdom
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11210 GBP
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Global British Citizens Scholarship
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London, United Kingdom
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Various benefits
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Latin America Elite Scholarship
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London Metropolitan University
London, United Kingdom
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5000 GBP
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Anytime
International Bright Futures Scholarship
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London, United Kingdom
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Various benefits
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Early Payment Discount
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London, United Kingdom
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Various benefits
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The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
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Various benefits
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19000 GBP
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Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
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4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
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6000 USD
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31 Jan 2027
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1000 USD
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01 Mar 2027
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1000 USD
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13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Need-based
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22500 GBP
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Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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1000 USD
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CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies
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1500 USD
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The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
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