The DBA is designed for people who have achieved or expect to achieve, senior organisational positions and/or who wish to enhance their analytical and research skills and knowledge. A master's degree: applicants should have a master's degree in a subject that has aspects that relate to business and/or management. +3 years' management experience: all applicants should have a minimum three years' managerial experience. Research proposal: All applicants are required to complete a short research proposal. Our research proposal template is available from our course page entry requirements section. We recommend allowing one month to create your research proposal (prior to application). English language: applicants whose first language is not English will need to satisfy the English language requirements which are a minimum overall score of 6.5 IELTS, and 5.5 in each band. All prospective students will be interviewed. Applicants must show they have recent and relevant study or practice in the field of business and/or management. The interview will normally explore: Reasons for your application Work experience Previous postgraduate qualifications Research experience Research areas of interest All aspects of the research proposal e.g. proposed, project aim, identified research gap, literature review, research methodology and research contribution to knowledge Anything else deemed appropriate by the tutor connected to the proposed research.