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Doctorate in Business Administration (Part-time) Liverpool John Moores University

Highlights
Tuition fee
16640 GBP / year
13660 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
16640 GBP / year
13660 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Campus location
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Doctorate in Business Administration (Part-time) programme offered at Liverpool John Moores University is one of the most established Professional Doctorates in the University. Delivered through blended learning, the DBA is cohort-driven and consists of four one-week residential workshops, monthly virtual action learning sets, and supervision via distance learning.

Overview

You will develop a strong and engaging cohort identity by joining a group of like-minded senior professionals and apply your research directly to the needs of your business, driving forward organisational progress without putting your learning or your business on hold. You will contribute to commercial and academic knowledge and, on graduation, will possess a specialist range of problem solving and decision making strategies that will take you to the next level of success.

The Doctorate in Business Administration (Part-time) programme offered at Liverpool John Moores University is unique in its design and structure and the level of support it provides to the candidates. It has been running successfully for 14 years.

Career paths

If you are employed during the course of your DBA, you will probably undertake research which directly links to your employer's area of business. This will be of great benefit to you and your employer, particularly if you are focused on a large-scale project.

Previous students have found that the research undertaken during their DBA has helped them gain valuable and objective feedback which has essentially provided their employers with high levels of focused, internal consultancy.

Programme Structure

Courses include

  • Research Planning
  • Reflective Research Strategy
  • Literature Review
  • Research Methodology
  • Research Enquiry and Analysis
  • Final Thesis
  • Reflective Research Portfolio

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
120
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

  • Liverpool, 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

Duolingo English Test
120
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • A master's degree in the area of business and/or management
  • At least two years of managerial or five years of other working experience

Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    16640 GBP / year
    ≈ 16640 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    13660 GBP / year
    ≈ 13660 GBP / year

Additional Details

  • Home Writing up: £4,930

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom
556 - 1035 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 Doctorate in Business Administration (Part-time).

Available Scholarships

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

Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Community Excellence Scholarship

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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Opportunity Scholarship

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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
International Achievement Scholarship

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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Sir Bert Massie Scholarship

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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
International Achievement Scholarship for postgraduate study

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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
27 Nov 2026
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount

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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
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
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
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
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
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies

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CIAPS 
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

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