Doctor of Business Administration

University of Hertfordshire
United Kingdom, Hatfield

Business

Type	Doctoral degree, Part-Time, Online
Nominal duration	5 years
Study language	English
Awards	DBA (Doctor of Business Administration)
Course code	RSWDBA

Tuition fee	£7,000 per year

Entry qualification	Entry Requirements: Professional Experience: A minimum of 5 years of senior management or leadership experience is essential. Educational Background A bachelor’s degree at a level equivalent to a UK second class Honours degree and or a master’s degree in a business or non-business subject are preferred. The school will consider non-standard applicants who can demonstrate that they have significant senior management or leadership experience. Research Proposal Applicants must submit a 4-page research proposal outlining their area of interest, key questions, objectives, and methodologies. This proposal should demonstrate the relevance of the research to both academic inquiry and professional practice. Supporting Documents: Curriculum Vitae (CV): Detailed record of your professional experience, focusing on leadership roles and achievements in the business and management field. References: Two professional references from senior colleagues or academics who can vouch for your abilities and potential for research. Identification Document: A copy of your passport or government-issued ID. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Entry qualification

Entry Requirements:

Professional Experience: A minimum of 5 years of senior management or leadership experience is essential.
Educational Background A bachelor’s degree at a level equivalent to a UK second class Honours degree and or a master’s degree in a business or non-business subject are preferred.
The school will consider non-standard applicants who can demonstrate that they have significant senior management or leadership experience.
Research Proposal Applicants must submit a 4-page research proposal outlining their area of interest, key questions, objectives, and methodologies. This proposal should demonstrate the relevance of the research to both academic inquiry and professional practice.

Supporting Documents:

Curriculum Vitae (CV): Detailed record of your professional experience, focusing on leadership roles and achievements in the business and management field.
References: Two professional references from senior colleagues or academics who can vouch for your abilities and potential for research.
Identification Document: A copy of your passport or government-issued ID.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+ IELTS score of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band), or equivalent. An exemption from the Proof of English Language Proficiency (POE) may be offered to students who meet one of the following criteria:- -Completed at least 3 years of an accredited high school, including English as an exam subject from one of these countries (include relevant list of English-speaking countries) -Completed an official English Language taught International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. -Completed an IB diploma in a different language if they obtained a grade of 5 or higher for one of the English courses. -Completed a higher educational or professional qualification in English -Working in an English-speaking environment and demonstrably working in English -A passing Duolingo test englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants

Language requirements

English
Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+

IELTS score of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band), or equivalent.

An exemption from the Proof of English Language Proficiency (POE) may be offered to students who meet one of the following criteria:-

-Completed at least 3 years of an accredited high school, including English as an exam subject from one of these countries (include relevant list of English-speaking countries)

-Completed an official English Language taught International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.

-Completed an IB diploma in a different language if they obtained a grade of 5 or higher for one of the English courses.

-Completed a higher educational or professional qualification in English

-Working in an English-speaking environment and demonstrably working in English

-A passing Duolingo test englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants