University of Northampton Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

Location
,
Dates
Dates flexible (42 months)
Course Type
Postgraduate Course
Accreditation
Yes (Details)
Language
English
Price
$38,000

Course Overview

The University of Northampton Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is specifically designed for experienced leaders in the private, public and third sectors.

The DBA enables candidates to make a contribution to knowledge through the novel application of theory with the result being an enhanced capacity in thought leadership for organisational change, and greater preparedness for senior roles.

Eligibility

Applicants will need to meet all of the following criteria:

  • Hold a Masters degree in a business-related subject, completed within the last ten years

  • Have a minimum of five years\' work experience, at least some of which should be at a senior level

  • Be employed in a leadership/management role capable of supporting the achievement of the programme learning outcomes

Career options after graduation

You will already be well advanced in your career. Nevertheless, as the number of MBA holders continues to grow, the DBA enables you to differentiate yourself in the employment marketplace and to enhance your preparedness for higher level management and/or consultancy roles. The programme achieves this by developing your skills in thought leadership for organisational change and development, thereby building your capacity to address complex business problems of strategic significance through the creative and innovative applications.

Accreditation

QAA-Quality Assurance Agency

Course content

The DBA programme consists of six modules. Five modules are 'facilitated' and one is the independent research thesis. All of the modules are compulsory. The first two years are spent developing your knowledge and skills in research methods, reflective practice, and research leadership and governance. When you have successfully completed the facilitated modules, you progress to the research thesis.

About Course Provider

The University of Northampton has over 350 undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses in a range of traditional and cutting edge subjects. It has around 14,000 students and 1,500 staff. It has received an £80 million investment in new buildings since 2000 and an extra £70 million worth of investment on buildings and facilities will carry them forward to 2015. It is home to two award-winning campuses (Avenue and Park), housing six schools – Arts, Northampton Business School, Education, Health, Science and Technology and Social Sciences.

Northampton is in the heart of England and is the fastest growing town in the UK with around 250,000 residents. Northampton is a modern, bustling town centre surrounded by beautiful countryside and is steeped in history. Within Northamptonshire we have “Silverstone – The British Formula One circuit” with many international companies based here including Carlsberg, Weetabix, Avon Cosmetics, Nationwide and Barclaycard.

Last year 92% of the University of Northampton graduates were in employment or further study six months after graduating and they currently have alumni working for international organisations throughout the world. Undergraduates placements have been arranged with global companies including Tesco, IBM and Volkswagen.