Course summary
The Professional Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) at UEL is designed for experienced professionals seeking to enhance their expertise through research and critical inquiry. This doctoral-level qualification combines taught modules with supervised research, allowing you to address real-world business challenges while gaining academic recognition for your professional practice. With a strong emphasis on innovation, problem-solving, and leadership, the DBA provides a structured yet flexible pathway for career advancement. By joining this programme, you can: Gain a prestigious doctoral title while continuing to work in your industry Develop advanced research, critical analysis, and problem-solving skills Learn from research-active academics with real-world business expertise Designed for professionals who want an alternative to a traditional PhD
Modules
Year 1: Research Strategies Embarking on the Process and Design, Creativity and Innovation in Research Design, Research Application and Commercialisation, Growing as a Researcher Year 2: Supervised Research of Doctoral Thesis
Assessment method
Assessment tasks are mainly spread across the year to make the workload manageable. Assessment methods include group work, exams and individual work including essays, presentations, case studies, professional development and practical activities depending on the nature of the course. All grades count towards your module mark. More details will be included in the student handbook and module guides. You'll always receive detailed feedback outlining your strengths and how you can improve. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 15 working days, although you will receive immediate feedback following many of our face-to-face assessments. YEAR 1: Portfolio 17% Group Project/Presentation 8% Practical Assessment Documents 75% YEAR 2: Coursework 100%
Entry requirements
Accepted Qualifications Usually a Master's degree from a UK or recognised university together with appropriate industry experience. International Qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details. English Language requirements IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing, Speaking;, Listening and Reading (or recognised equivalent).
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of East London
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Newham
E16 2RD