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PostgraduateDBA
Doctorate in Business Administration
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool, England
4 yearsDuration
£16,200Per Year (Intl)
£13,300Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the DBA Doctorate in Business Administration at Liverpool John Moores University. Based in Liverpool, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year part-time structure. The Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) programme is one of the most established Professional Doctorates in the University. Delivered through blended learning, the DBA is cohort-driven and consists of four one-week residential workshops, monthly virtual action learning sets, and supervision via distance learning. DBA candidates study part-time, and are likely to hold senior management positions allowing them to achieve the highest academic degree while remaining in full-time employment. International tuition fees are £16,200 per year, home/UK fees are £13,300 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Research Methodology and Design
Critical Business Analysis and Theory
Organisational Leadership and Strategy
Advanced Research Methods in Practice
Knowledge Creation and Application
Professional Doctorate Supervision and Mentoring
Doctoral Research Project Development
Executive Action Learning and Inquiry
Academic Year:2027-28 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | How to apply Securing your place at LJMU Equivalent to a PhD, the DBA is ideal for those who would like a doctoral level qualification whilst remaining in their chosen professional career Focus on situational issues from your own workplace, whilst continuing your employment Enhance not only your ability to develop new knowledge, but also the ability to apply that knowledge to a professional context Gain the necessary skills to carry out rigorous research Carry out individual projects that impact |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,200
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£64,800
Home Student Fee
£13,300
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Salary data is not yet available for this course.
💼 Employment Breakdown
68%Working
7%Studying
8%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
45%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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