Executive DBA Entry Requirements

Our Executive DBA is open for applications all year around. Find out more about the entry requirements to access the programme.

General entry requirements

Executive DBA applications are welcomed and will be considered from well qualified graduates, who would typically hold a UK first or 2:1 class first degree or equivalent, in a relevant subject. 

In addition, applicants must have:

  • MBA/Masters in business and/or management (or a related discipline)
  • At least 5 years of significant experience working at senior level within an organisation or as a consultant

English language entry requirements

All applicants must demonstrate their competency in the use of the English language and satisfy the University’s requirements. 

If you do not already hold a valid English Language test, English Language will be included as a condition of your offer. This will be noted as an IELTS requirement, although other English Language tests are accepted, as below.

IELTS Academic requirement - SELT and non-SELT Overall 7.0 no band below 6.5
TOEFL iBT requirement Minimum 100 overall with L 21 R 21 W 21 and S 23
C1 Advanced CAE requirement Overall 185 with no less than 176 in any paper
PTE Academic requirement 69 with minimum scores of 61 in each component
Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE II) ISE II with an overall pass with merit in components
Cambridge IGCSE as a First Language Grade C
Cambridge IGCSE as a Second Language Grade B
Cambridge English Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (Proficiency) Overall 185 with 176 in components
Cambridge English Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (Advanced) Overall 185 with 176 in components
Cambridge English Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Advanced) Overall 185 with 176 in components

If you are submitting an English Language qualification that is not IELTS, you must still meet the IELTS equivalent requirement.

Please, contact the Admissions Team to clarify what this is if you are unsure.

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