PhD of Business Administration
- Preston, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Master of Business Administration is a 36-credit fully online master's degree from North Central College's business school.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Business Administration and interpret organisational evidence
- Evaluate strategic options
- And communicate informed business decisions.
Career outcomes
- Advanced management and business leadership roles
- Promotions and career change within business
Curriculum
- Twelve courses (36 credit hours): 15 credits of core courses covering business fundamentals such as analytics and strategic management
- 12 credits of business administration courses and 9 credits of electives or a specialisation. Courses are asynchronous online
- In seven-week sessions.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Significant relevant professional experience
- Two references and a CV
- DBA applicants also submit a research outline. English: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 5
- PTE Academic 65
- Duolingo 120
- Cambridge 180
- Institutional test 75%
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Qualification Certificates
How to apply
- Check the course entry requirements
- English requirement and deadline (January 2027 starts: application by 2026-11-30). Create an account and apply through the postgraduate online application portal. Provide transcripts
- Referee details and a personal statement where asked. Interview only where the course page requires it. Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit (2026-12-07 for January 2027). Receive your CAS and apply for the Student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,250 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Preston Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Business |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
16 days left
Scholarships
Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.
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The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 30 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,250 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 5, PTE Academic 65, Duolingo 120, Cambridge 180, Institutional test 75%.
Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.