PhD of Business Administration
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- 5 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 (2 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
- Second-class honours degree or equivalent
- Normally three years of relevant professional practice
- Interview; IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
- Work experience required
- Interview required
Work experience details
Documents you’ll need
- Typically includes Passport or identity document
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification certificates
- Language proficiency evidence
- Completed application materials
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement or statement of purpose
- Research proposal where applicable
- Academic references
- And evidence of relevant professional experience.
How to apply
- Review the research admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification certificates. Prepare a research proposal where applicable. Identify or contact an appropriate supervisor when requested. Submit the application with supporting documents and language evidence. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £7,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,750 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Hope Park |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Liverpool Hope Business School |
| Department | Business and Management |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 300,360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
October 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Scholarships
Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake.
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The program takes 5 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £7,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £3,750 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5. Work experience is required. An interview is required.
Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake.