PhD of Business Administration
- Leicester, 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: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): 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
- Upper second honours degree or professional equivalent with substantial managerial experience
- Plus a research proposal and CV
- IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0.
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Honours degree (2:1)
- Or membership of a chartered professional body
- Or equivalent professional or managerial qualification
- Plus a substantial body of supervisory or managerial experience (indicatively about five years)
- Research proposal and CV
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no component below 6.0) or equivalent
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Doctor of Business Administration admission requirements at De Montfort University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £16,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £4,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Leicester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Business and Law |
| Department | Leicester Castle Business School |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | De Montfort University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Doctor of Business Administration. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
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April 2027
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15 Feb 2027
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Scholarships
De Montfort University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Doctor of Business Administration.
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The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £16,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £4,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £11,520 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no component below 6.0) or equivalent, IELTS Academic 6.5.
De Montfort University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Doctor of Business Administration.