At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage in online learning and conduct applied research to solve real business issues.
- Company: Global institution offering a prestigious Doctorate in Business Administration.
- Benefits: Advance your career while studying part-time with expert mentorship.
- Other info: Connect with peers and receive guidance from experienced academic supervisors.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your workplace and gain a respected doctoral degree.
- Qualifications: Postgraduate qualification and three years of relevant management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
January 2027, May 2027 and September 2027 starts
4-7 years part-time by distance learning
Are you a private or public sector management professional looking to advance your career as you work? This Global Professional Doctorate in Business Administration uses scheduled teaching and independent research to help you do just that.
In your first part of the course, you will engage in online learning and synchronous (live online) classes with our experts to study and learn about specific topics, before conducting an applied, work‑based research project that focuses on topics directly relevant to your organisation in the following years.
You’ll develop your professional knowledge and skills as you learn, benefiting both your own career as well as your current employer. The research on this course addresses real business issues — so you’ll help solve organisational problems in your current workplace by providing research outcomes that are directly relevant to your organisation.
When you apply for this course you’ll typically be working at a senior or executive level in your organisation, already hold a postgraduate qualification, and be keen to take your management and professional development to new levels.
Course highlights
- Provide business solutions in your workplace because of your research
- Contribute to applied management research and understanding
- Develop your business and research knowledge
- Showcase your expertise with a prestigious doctoral degree
- Advance your management career
- Connect with peers studying and conducting research across different sectors
Supporting you
During your first year you’ll have a mentor to help you develop your research topic and prepare you for the research phase of the course. After the first year you’ll be guided by a team of two academic supervisors. You’ll also connect with a small group of 3 or 4 peers who are at the same stage of DBA research as you, where you’ll benefit from sharing ideas and learning experiences.
Entry Requirements
A postgraduate level qualification or equivalent in an appropriate management related subject. All applicants require a minimum of three years relevant business and management experience. Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development or leadership experience in a relevant area of business and management/management science will also be considered.
Professional Doctorate in Business Administration (Distance Learning) DBA in Portsmouth employer: Postgraduatestudentships
The University of Birmingham is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and research excellence. With a fully funded PhD studentship, you will benefit from competitive stipends, access to cutting-edge resources, and opportunities for professional development through conferences and travel funding, all while contributing to impactful research in collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.
