Doctor of Business Administration

Make your mark on the world of business 

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) empowers senior professionals to lead boldly, innovate strategically, and shape the future of business. This immersive research-driven programme matches the academic rigour of a PhD while focusing on applied research that delivers tangible impact. Participants master high-level critical skills through an immersive curriculum, engage with inspiring faculty, and join a powerful network of change-makers – all driven to transform organisations and redefine leadership. 

Designed specifically for experienced business practitioners, the DBA provides a pathway to address complex organisational challenges through rigorous inquiry and evidence-based solutions. Participants engage in high-level critical thinking, master advanced research methodologies, and apply their learning directly to a business problem of strategic importance

  • Application Deadline 31 March 2026
  • Start Date October 2026
  • Duration 4 years
  • Location Warwick Campus and London - The Shard
  • Format Part-time
  • UK Fees £93,000 *
  • EU/International Fees £93,000 *
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12 Nationalities (2025)
Students
54% Female (2025)
22 Participants in cohort (2025)

Benefits

Our DBA is designed to produce scholar-practitioners who can enhance their organisation’s performance through evidence-based practice. The programme addresses three core areas:  

  • Developing a clear understanding of the nature of the problem(s) or challenges to be addressed  

  • Understanding the relevant bodies of knowledge across management, innovation and strategy that may inform an intervention  

  • Designing a research and data strategy to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. 

In pursuing these goals, the DBA brings together our inspirational faculty, a unique degree programme designed to impart critical skills at the highest level, and organisational leaders and entrepreneurs with the desire and ability to make change in their organisations. Does that sound like you? 

Student experiences
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I see the DBA making a huge impact in my career going forward, taking me to that next level in terms of the value that I'm going to bring to my organisation.
Peace Ani Business Development Lead,
Fidelity Investment Management International
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This is an opportunity to really stand back, do that research, do that thinking and then how that can be applied back at work.
Derek Hubbard CFO - Global Technology,
UBS
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