Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
Online
The DBA is a professional research degree, designed to support you and give you the skills you need to deliver unique solutions in your sector or organisation, based on accurate and unbiased analysis of situations therein.
The programme is led by academics at the Edinburgh Business School and is suitable for professionals with a number of years of work experience who wish to explore advanced principles of business administration.
We have designed the DBA to fit around your working life as a self study, online programme.
The average time needed to complete the DBA is five years. There is no fixed start date, so you can begin at any time.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
Online
The DBA is a professional research degree, designed to support you and give you the skills you need to deliver unique solutions in your sector or organisation, based on accurate and unbiased analysis of situations therein.
The programme is led by academics at the Edinburgh Business School and is suitable for professionals with a number of years of work experience who wish to explore advanced principles of business administration.
We have designed the DBA to fit around your working life as a self study, online programme.
The average time needed to complete the DBA is five years. There is no fixed start date, so you can begin at any time.
Admission Requirements
- Entry on to the DBA programme requires a Masters degree in a relevant field from a recognised institution, equal in standard to one offered by Heriot-Watt University. Please submit a certified colour copy of your degree transcript and certificate or a copy sent directly from the awarding institution.
- Applicants are required to have a minimum of 5 years relevant, managerial-level work experience. A CV showing evidence of your career progression should be submitted along with your application form.
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