Business Administration, Ph. D. | Part time online | Heriot-Watt University | United Kingdom
60 months
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About

is a professional degree, designed to support you and give you the skills you need to deliver unique solutions in your sector or organisation, based on accurate and unbiased analysis of situations therein. The Business Administration programme is offered by Heriot-Watt University.

Overview

This DBA is an exectutive postgraduate qualification led by academics at the Edinburgh Business School. This programme of study is suitable for those with a number of years of work experience who wish to explore advanced principles of business administration.

The Edinburgh Business School has designed the DBA to fit around your working life. You can study full-time or part-time and either on-campus in Edinburgh or remotely online.  The Business Administration programme is offered by Heriot-Watt University.

Research

The programme consists of two stages: the course stage and the research stage, and builds on the learning gathered on completion of an MBA or MSc programme. 

The course stage will equip you with the knowledge and expertise needed to develop the topic of your thesis and your understanding of the research process. The stage comprises of three courses, Introduction to Business Research 1, 2 and 3.

On completion of these courses, you will move on to the research stage which consists of two phases: the mentored phase and the supervised phase. Pass these, and then submit your final thesis for examination. 

Programme Structure

Research

  • The programme consists of two stages: the course stage and the research stage, and builds on the learning gathered on completion of an MBA or MSc programme. 
  • The course stage will equip you with the knowledge and expertise needed to develop the topic of your thesis and your understanding of the research process. The stage comprises of three courses, Introduction to Business Research 1, 2 and 3.
  • On completion of these courses, you will move on to the research stage which consists of two phases: the mentored phase and the supervised phase. Pass these, and then submit your final thesis for examination.

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details

International students must apply at least 6 weeks before teaching is due to begin.

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class
First Class (recommended)

Other requirements

General requirements

  • DBA
You must have five years’ experience, a Masters degree and be fluent in English.
  • PhD
A relevant first degree with first or upper second class honours, and preferably a Masters degree, of similar standard to those awarded by Heriot-Watt University. All PhD students must provide evidence of their English language proficiency

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    8070 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 8070 GBP per year during 60 months.
  • National

    8070 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 8070 GBP per year during 60 months.

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Full Support for Tuition and Costs of Living- PhD Scholarship at the University of Essex
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Junhua Li
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50000 INR
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31 Mar 2024
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Various benefits
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30 Mar 2024
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
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Aga Khan Foundation
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10000 GBP
Deadline
10 Jun 2024
GREAT Scholarship
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British Council - Accreditation UK
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
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1652 GBP
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Various benefits
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14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
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Mozida Foundation
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90000 AUD
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World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
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The Ramsay Centre
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3000 USD
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31 Dec 2025
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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12000 USD
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30 Nov 2024
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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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3000 USD
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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3000 USD
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1500 USD
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1500 USD
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31 Mar 2024
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IELTS from 6 to 9
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1000 USD
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31 Oct 2024
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500 USD
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30 Apr 2024
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