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PhD of Business Administration in DBA
- Pontypridd, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A 56-credit applied doctorate in business strategy and evidence-based decision making.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Design and conduct concepts and methods in Business Administration in DBA to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in organisational development
- Quantitative and qualitative methods. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Business Analyst
- Operations Coordinator
- Project Coordinator
Curriculum
- About 42 credits of coursework (fourteen 3-credit courses on doctoral writing
- Organisational development
- Quantitative and qualitative methods
- Strategy
- Human capital and technology)
- A 12-credit applied research project (four courses)
- A 2-credit doctoral colloquium
- A comprehensive exam and a project defence.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree from a recognised institution plus significant professional or managerial experience
- access to an organisation for research
- two references on headed paper
- detailed research proposal and a formal interview before acceptance.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL PBT 570
Other requirements
- Work experience required
- Interview required
Work experience details
Evidence of significant professional or managerial experience
Documents you’ll need
- Recommendation Letters
- Research Proposal
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and application deadline. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload degree certificates
- academic transcripts
- English-language evidence where required. Submit any programme-specific references
- portfolio
- or research documents when applicable. Respond to any document requests or interview invitation. Accept the offer and complete enrollment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,900 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Pontypridd Campus (Treforest) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | USW international scholarships GBP 2,000-2,500 (postgraduate) per fees page; Chancellor's International Development Scholarship GBP 2,500 for eligible countries |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
April 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £17,900 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL PBT 570. Work experience is required. An interview is required.