Business Administration (Executive Doctorate) / DBA
Our Executive Doctorate in Business Administration programme aims to develop world-class researchers specialised in the area of Business Administration.
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of our research environment classified 'world leading' (4*) or 'internationally excellent' (3*) in the latest Research Excellence Framework (2021)
Overview
This programme is due to start in September 2023.
The University of Liverpool Management School provides a stimulating student experience combined with thought provoking advice from our academic staff and believe that postgraduate students are a vital part of the research environment of the School.
Our Executive Doctorate in Business Administration programme aims to develop world-class researchers specialised in the area of Business Administration.
The programme will be split into two stages:
- Stage 1, the taught, pre-thesis stage consists of 4 modules, to gain 180 credits at Level 7.
- Stage 2, the thesis stage, consists of 360 credits.
Achieving a doctoral level qualification such as the proposed Executive DBA, will enable graduates to attain relevant, actionable knowledge which is likely to be of significant benefit to their future career trajectories and organisational context.
Hear more about the Business Administration (Executive Doctorate) from Dr John Byrom, Director of Studies:
Research themes
Our academic staff not only publish in leading scholarly journals but also conduct research programmes for companies and governments worldwide. From the distribution of pharmaceuticals in Africa, through the development of micro-enterprise in India, to the regeneration of Merseyside, our research projects address key issues affecting the world. As a postgraduate student, you can be involved. Our research focuses on growing enterprises, growing innovation and growing communities, around the world and most importantly, in our own region.
Research groups
Research Centres
Research Centres develop the School's contribution to established themes with a strong focus on applying ideas through funding and impact related work. The School currently hosts three:
• Centre for Entrepreneurship
• Centre for Supply Chain Research
• Centre for Sports Business
Research Clusters
Research Clusters are grass-roots driven and interdisciplinary, focussing on the development of new theoretical and empirical work, typically at the early stages of the knowledge production/impact cycle. The Management School currently hosts two Research Clusters:
• Econometrics and Business Statistics
• Organisational and Employee Well-being
Study options and fees
The fees for the Executive Doctorate in Business Administration programme are £46,000 (£13,000 per year for the 2 year taught phase and £8,000 per year for the 2 ½ year thesis phase).
*For those who continue in the doctoral (thesis) stage beyond 2.5 years, an additional fee of £4,000 per year will be payable.
There are two scholarships available for this programme:
Entry requirements
Applications are welcomed and will be considered in our highly competitive programme from well qualified graduates who would typically hold a UK first degree or equivalent in the first or 2:1 class, 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 a senior level within an organisation or as a consultant.
English language requirements
| 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 |
How to apply
Research degree applications can be made online. You'll also need to ensure that you have funding to cover all fees.
Applications are open all year round.
Find a supervisor
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Need help finding a supervisor? Contact us
- The Exec DBA Team
- Email: execdba@liverpool.ac.uk
Related studentships: self-funded and funded PhD projects
Find a scholarship
We offer a range of scholarships to help you meet the costs of studying a research degree.