Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Make your mark on the world of business research and practice
“The DBA programme has given me the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally through the four-year intensive programme. One of my main highlights has been joining the diverse and highly intellectual fellow cohort from all over the world which fostered knowledge, culture, friendship and fun. I’ve also really benefited from the faculty, who were not only renowned in their respective fields, but were also very friendly and approachable; their support every step of the way was truly invaluable.” Remi Abere Doctor of Business Administration (2016 – 2020)
Benefits Our DBA is designed to produce
Who is the course for? In pursuing these goals, the DBA brings together our inspirational faculty, a unique degree programme designed to impart critical skills at the highest level, and organisational leaders and entrepreneurs with the desire and ability to make change in their organisations. Does that sound like you?
Do you have a desire to change the way your business functions, and impact the world of business with new ideas and big picture thinking? Our Doctor of Business Administration degree is designed to provide you with the opportunity to pursue the next step beyond your MBA or equivalent qualification. It is equivalent in stature to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, but distinct in that you will pursue applied research rather than theoretical knowledge. The goal of the DBA is to design organisational interventions which help address real-world challenges in your business, and then to rigorously evaluate, assess and test the effectiveness of those interventions, and to communicate the findings so that both the world of practice and the world of research can benefit from your work. In this way, DBA candidates generate new knowledge – the ultimate criterion for the award of a Doctoral degree.
Key information
scholar-practitioners who can enhance their organisation’s performance through evidence-based practice.
Format: Part-time
Duration: 4+ years
Location: The Shard, London and Warwick Campus
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Our DBA addresses three core areas:
Website: wbs.ac.uk/go/DBA
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Developing a clear understanding of the nature of the problem(s) or challenges to be addressed.
Designing a research and data strategy
Understanding the relevant bodies of knowledge across management, innovation and strategy that may inform an intervention.
to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention.
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