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Doctor of Business Administration at Bristol, University of the West of England - UCAS

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Course summary

UWE Bristol’s Doctorate in Business Administration is a focussed course that will enable you to meet the higher intellectual and professional demands of your role. Designed for senior managers with significant experience and decision-making responsibilities, it will enable you to apply current business knowledge to develop comprehensive research skills in your area of interest. Over the course of the programme, we’ll equip you with all the skills you’ll need to conduct an independent research project with a demonstrable impact on your organisation. With the support of a carefully selected specialist supervisor, you’ll develop a personalised learning plan that allows you to address the challenges facing your business – whether that includes HRM, marketing, digital transformation, mergers and acquisitions, or leadership vision. You’ll be taught by experienced lecturers and widely published researchers from a broad variety of disciplines - from HR and finance, to organisational strategy and law. Teaching takes place in our world-class Bristol Business School (https://www1.uwe.ac.uk/bl/bbs.aspx), where you’ll be able to engage with academics from across several disciplines. You’ll also have opportunities to network with guest lecturers from amongst our partners, who include well-known names such as FMCG companies like Nestlé. Take your business career to the next level by developing the specialist knowledge, research skills and networks you need to achieve greater effectiveness as a professional practitioner.


Entry requirements

Participants normally should have an MBA or Masters degree and a minimum of two years senior management experience. All shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview.


English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you will be required to meet the UK Border Agency and Universities minimum English Language requirements such as the International English Language Test (IELTS) overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component.

UWE Bristol English language requirements

https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications/english-language-requirements


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Doctor of Business Administration at Bristol, University of the West of England - UCAS