Doctorate of Business Administration

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Robert Gordon University is a professional doctorate providing dynamic, research-based views of real management issues. You will have the opportunity to blend the latest academic thinking with business knowledge, skills and practice, enabling a significant contribution to the enhancement of professional practice.; A DBA is equivalent to a PhD but more applied in nature. This course is designed to generate new knowledge and understanding which will contribute to enhancing the policies and practices of modern management.; You will have the opportunity to undertake research in one or more of the following areas: Corporate Communications, Sales and Marketing; Finance, Accounting and Corporate Governance; Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour; Entrepreneurship and the Performance of SMEs; Leadership and Strategic Management; Environmental and Operations Management; Public Policy and Not-for-Profit Studies; Tourism, Hospitality and Retail Management; Technology, Innovation and e-Business.

The DBA is a challenging programme demanding a combination of intellectual ability and experience. We welcome applicants from across the world. To qualify for consideration you will need to demonstrate. An MBA or master's degree in a relevant area of business and managementA minimum of three years business experienceAbility to demonstrate competence in written and oral EnglishAll candidates will be interviewed and be required to produce a research outline prior to formal acceptance onto the courseIELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT - 88, Reading - 22,Writing - 22, Speaking - 23, Listening - 22, PTE Academic 61 with no band less than 61