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Doctor of Business Administration DBA

Key Facts

  • Level

    PostgraduatePG DBA

  • Duration

    Part Time: 4 Years

  • Starting

    September

Updated 13/02/2025

Updated 13/02/2025

Get in touch

For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

international@northampton.ac.uk
44 (0)1604 892134

Overview


The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a prestigious doctorate equivalent to a PhD, designed for senior professionals seeking to advance their careers. It combines practice-based research with higher-order thinking to drive meaningful strategic change and organisational impact.

This part-time programme spans 4 to 6 years, open to both domestic and international students. It features blended learning, personalized supervision, and valuable networking opportunities.

For more information, contact:
Programme Leader: divya.shukla@northampton.ac.uk 
Or email: dbaenquiries@northampton.ac.uk

Highlights


  • Further enhance your opportunities in senior management and/or consultancy roles.
  • Part time study to fit around you.

Entry Requirements


Applicants will need to meet all of the following criteria:

  • hold a Masters degree in a business-related subject, normally completed within the last ten years.
  • have a minimum of five years’ relevant work experience, at an appropriate level.
  • be employed in a senior leadership/management role capable of supporting the achievement of the programme learning outcomes, including the professional research project.

Course Content


Fees and Funding


2025/26 Tuition Fees

Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 25/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • UK Part Time: £7,500 in Year One, £7,500 in Year Two, £4,500 in Year Three and £4,500 in Year Four. Then £500 per year Writing Up fee.
  • International Distance: £9,500 in Year One, £9,500 in Year Two, £5,500 in Year Three and £5,500 in Year Four. Then £750 per year Writing Up fee.

Staff


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Campus Facilities


By choosing the University of Northampton to study your Doctor of Business Administration DBA, you will have access to our on-campus study areas, facilities, and services.

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