Duration
4 years
Format
hybrid
Total Cost
USD74,340
Accreditation
AACSB+AMBA+EQUIS
The Cranfield Executive DBA is a part-time, practice-driven research degree designed for senior executives to conduct doctoral-level research while remaining in full-time employment. The programme combines intensive residential weeks at Cranfield University's campus in Bedfordshire with independent supervised research. Approximately 80% is independent research guided by a supervisory team of two supervisors, with 20% structured residential teaching. The programme has been running since 1999 and is one of only a handful of DBA programmes worldwide to hold AMBA accreditation. Each student receives four faculty members engaged with their progress (2 supervisors + 2 panel members).
Producing rigorous and relevant research that has both academic value and real impact on management practice and policy, based on over 25 years of experience delivering a quality doctoral programme.
A practice-driven research degree where participants bring a broad practical question from their organisation that becomes more focused through rigorous doctoral research. The research combines review of existing evidence, collection of primary empirical data, and engagement with practice, producing findings with both academic value and real impact.
Senior practitioners, policy-makers, and consultants; minimum 4 years managerial experience (typical is 10-25+ years)
MBA or equivalent business master's for 4-year track; alternative qualifications with extensive experience for 6-year track
