Course summary

The DBA is more than the highest academic qualification—it’s a transformational journey for senior professionals aiming to drive organisational change, shape business strategy, and lead through innovation. Conduct high-impact research, receive personalised mentorship, and become part of a global network of industry leaders. 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. To further enhance your understanding of the business world, you will also gain access to subscriptions for The Financial Times, The Economist, and Harvard Business Review. These leading publications will provide you with in-depth knowledge of business and current economic affairs. As an Aston Online student, you’ll enjoy free access to a vast range of journals, articles, and reports through Aston’s e-library. 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.