Highlights
Tuition fee
12650 GBP / year
12650 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
12650 GBP / year
12650 GBP / year
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Duration
60 months
Duration
60 months
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Start date
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Campus location
Exeter, United Kingdom
Campus location
Exeter, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Doctor of Business Administration programme from The University of Exeter is designed exclusively for accomplished professionals with a strong level of academic achievement and a minimum of five years of work experience.

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Overview

The Doctor of Business Administration programme from The University of Exeter  provides students with an opportunity to gain a Doctoral qualification from the University of Exeter while working with world leading academics.

Supported by faculty who are dedicated to fostering your research capabilities and critical thinking skills, with a special emphasis on creating a greener, fairer and healthier world.

The curriculum engages in rigorous, hybrid learning through our hybrid teaching format, comprising two intensive 1-week in-person blocks per year (at our beautiful Streatham campus), supplemented by online coursework. This allows you to balance your professional responsibilities while progressing through the programme and being a part of the Exeter research community.

Career

In addition to graduating with a Doctorate from a world leading university, the DBA programme will equip you with the research skills and a critical approach to management challenges that can support you to build an impactful career. 

A DBA programme does this through building on the foundation of theoretical knowledge and expertise in areas such as strategic management, leadership, organisational behaviour, while developing advanced skills in research methodologies. This enables you to take on complex challenges and leadership roles requiring a high level of strategic thinking, analysis and innovation. 

The programme opens opportunities in:

  • Academia: Potential to develop into a range of education focussed academic role. 
  • Industry/consultancy roles: As a terminal degree, holding a DBA signifies high academic achievement and a demonstrated ability to connect rigorous research with industry and societal needs. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Contribution and Impact in Management Theory
  • Literature Critique and Research Design
  • Research Methods
  • DBA Literature Review
  • Thesis Proposal and Presentation

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

540 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Exeter, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

  • A minimum of five years of professional or management experience.   
  • A Master’s degree in a relevant subject. 

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    12650 GBP / year
    12650 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    12650 GBP / year
    12650 GBP / year

Living costs

Exeter

United Kingdom
649 - 1087 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Doctor of Business Administration.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based

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British Council - Accreditation UK
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies

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CIAPS 
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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