Doctorate in Business Administration – Teesside University

The DBA is designed for people who have achieved, or expect to achieve, senior organisational
positions and who wish to develop their analytical and research skills and knowledge.

It is a professional doctorate, equivalent to a PhD but with a strong focus on applied research. Learn how to enhance professional practice by applying and developing theoretical frameworks and perspectives.

• Develop the students’ proficiency in research, methodological and analytical skills.
• Promote critical thinking and the ability to deal with complex, interdisciplinary facets of organisations.
• Foster professional development skills.
• Provide the highest level of management education.
• In addition, the DBA students will be given knowledge to enhance their managerial practice and/or organisation.

Core Modules

• Research Methods for Doctoral Students (60 Credits)
• DBA Advanced Independent Study (300 Credits)
• Applying Management and Organisational Studies Research (60 Credits)

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 17

Applicants must be of age 25 years and above and the following academic qualifications:

1. Applicants should have a Master’s degree in a subject related to business and/or management (for example MBA), together with a minimum of three years of managerial experience. 
2. Applicants will also be asked to send a short research proposal.
3. All applicants will be interviewed and must show that they have undertaken recent and relevant study or practice in the field of business and/or management

Note: All applications are subject to University approval.

English Language Requirements

Applicants must possess one of the following:

IELTS 7.0
OR
University-approved equivalent

Criteria for Admission to the Programme

The DBA is designed for people who have achieved, or expect to achieve, senior organisational positions and/or who wish to enhance their analytical and research skills and knowledge. Applicants should have a Master degree award in a subject related to Business and/or Management (for example MBA, MSc Project Management, MA HRM, MSc Engineering Management, MSc Oil & Gas Management), together with a minimum of three years’ managerial experience. The applicants will be asked to send a short research proposal.

All prospective students will be interviewed: the applicants must show they have recent and relevant study or practice in the field of business and/or management.

Dates
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Fees
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MDIS Campus
501 Stirling Road
Singapore 148951

Tel: +65 6247 9111
Email: etc@mdis.edu.sg