Business Administration (Professional Doctorate) DBA

This professional doctorate in Business Administration is for developing executives, managers and leaders. Differentiate your career by going beyond an MBA

School of Business

Date of entry

September 2025

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Start date
September 2025
Attendance
Part time
Duration
48 months (part time)
Location
Dundee City Campus / Online

The Doctor of Business Administration course is designed for professionals who want to apply theory to real-world business challenges. Unlike a PhD, the DBA focuses on using theory to create practical change and innovation in organizations. This 4-year, part-time course is ideal for advancing your career. Through the DBA, you will:

  • deepen your understanding of advanced business and management theories
  • apply these theories to solve strategic challenges
  • improve organizational performance and sustainability using both traditional and practical research methods

The course is delivered online, with a short residential stay in Dundee during the first week. This allows you to complete the course from home, while also connecting with fellow students and growing your professional network.

In years 1-2, you'll study topics like:

  • leading strategic change
  • entrepreneurship
  • innovation
  • research methods

In years 3-4, you’ll focus on completing your dissertation.

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