DBA Doctor of Business Administration

The DBA program at the University of Worcester is a part-time, distance learning program designed for working professionals who want to advance their careers in business and management. The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of advanced business concepts, strategic thinking, and leadership skills. Students will have the opportunity to engage in original research and develop solutions to real-world business challenges. The program is delivered through a combination of online lectures, seminars, and workshops, allowing students to learn at their own pace and according to their own schedule. Upon completion of the program, students will be awarded a Doctor of Business Administration degree from the University of Worcester.

Additional Information

The DBA program is designed for professionals who have a strong background in business or management and want to further their knowledge and skills in these areas. The program is particularly suitable for those who are looking to transition into senior leadership positions, start their own businesses, or pursue careers in academia. Students will have the opportunity to specialize in a variety of fields, including marketing, finance, human resources, and entrepreneurship. The program also offers a flexible schedule, allowing students to balance their studies with work and other commitments.

Discover the Power of Innovation at the University of Worcester

The University of Worcester is an ideal choice for students pursuing a DBA degree due to its strong reputation for delivering high-quality distance learning programs. The university has a proven track record of producing successful alumni who have gone on to excel in their chosen fields. The university's commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as its focus on practical applications of business concepts, make it an attractive choice for students looking to advance their careers.

The program is designed to provide an opportunity for business professionals to work creatively by analyzing and synthesizing research literature, and their own research evidence, to understand their own professional contexts more critically, and to find solutions to key challenges in their working environment. In doing so it is envisaged that our students will become (and ultimately lead) communities of practice for their profession. The degree is delivered as part of a University professional doctorate program.

The Professional Doctorate award is distinct from the Ph.D. award in the following respects:

There is the considerable weighting given to a taught component which comprises an integral and key part of the program, and the assessment of the taught component contributes directly towards the final award.

The thesis produced by Professional Doctorate students will make an original contribution to knowledge within the relevant area or areas of professional practice.

The benefits of the DBA are both organizational and personal. Research-led insights are likely to impact greatly practice; the professionals undertaking the DBA developing as a result.

The benefits to your organization:

Access to vital ‘cutting edge’ thinking.

The ability to significantly enhance your organization’s innovative capacity.

The opportunity to offer senior business professionals the chance for further career development.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.