Course summary

Study a flexible research-based postgraduate degree with a Triple Crown accredited (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) business school and experts in online learning. At Aston Online, you benefit from an immersive online learning experience, dedicated support services, and a world-class digital campus. Embark on a transformational journey with an executive doctorate that empowers you to drive organisational change and be a catalyst for innovation and growth within your organisation. Programme Overview The global business environment is constantly changing – be it in terms of technology, regulations or macroeconomic forces. With change comes new and complex challenges that must be skilfully navigated to ensure business prosperity. These challenges call for analytical thought leaders who understand industry needs and can provide solutions in practice. This online, part-time DBA programme is designed for experienced business executives, like you, aiming to leverage your experience with cutting-edge, research-based skills that will enable you to tackle business challenges and impact the industry successfully. You will combine advanced theory and contemporary business research to develop a comprehensive data-driven research project, focusing on a discipline of your choice. Delivered by the triple-accredited Aston Business School, you will gain specialist knowledge and research support in accounting, law, marketing, strategy, economics, finance, and entrepreneurship. What You Will Learn

• Deliver Impactful Research: You will learn to identify, analyse and solve problems through rigorous research, enhancing your strategic decision-making and organisational impact. Gain skills to design and deliver impactful research that benefits you, your organisation and the wider field of management practice.

• Build a Professional Network: The knowledge, credibility and skill set gained from this DBA programme will elevate your career and grow your network, opening paths in consultancy, academia or your current managerial role.

• Understand and Practice Evidence-Based Thinking: You will be equipped to provide innovative solutions, effectively tackling business problems and improving organisational performance.

• Develop Professional Practices and Policy: The DBA programme will aid you in the dissemination, development and management of professional practices and policy.

• Demonstrate a Critical Appreciation of Existing Knowledge: You will contribute a substantial and original addition to knowledge through your research thesis or portfolio, demonstrating a critical appreciation of existing knowledge in the field and including elements suitable for publication.