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PhD of Business Administration

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 3, 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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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): 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

  • UK entry: You will need a 2:2 degree or equivalent
  • In a related subject
  • Our four year integrated PhD
  • Allows you to spend your first year studying at Masters level in order to develop the necessary knowledge and skills and to start your independent research in year two.
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Good master's degree (or UK 2:1/2:2 honours for some departments) in a related subject, Research proposal (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) or department pro forma (Science and Health), CV, References.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Research proposal needs and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
  3. English language evidence
  4. Research proposal or department pro forma
  5. CV and references as the course asks. Attend an interview if the department requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£21,675 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£32,502 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentEssex Business School
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360,480
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3, 4 years.