Durham Doctor of Business Administration (Durham DBA)

Durham University•Durham, , United Kingdom

Duration

5 years

Format

Hybrid

Total Cost

USD63,000

Accreditation

AACSB+AMBA+EQUIS

Program Overview

The Durham DBA is a part-time executive doctoral programme combining intensive on-campus residential teaching blocks at Durham University Business School with independent supervised research. The taught phase (Years 1-2) consists of residential modules delivered as intensive three-day workshop blocks. The research phase (Years 3-6) involves independent supervised research with twice-yearly campus visits. Delivered by a Triple Crown accredited business school at the third-oldest university in England.

Mission Statement

Develop practitioner-scholars who apply rigorous academic research methods to real-world business problems, with a distinctive organisational theory focus encouraging interdisciplinary approaches.

Unique Value Proposition

Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB + EQUIS + AMBA) — fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide

Russell Group university — third-oldest in England (founded 1832)

Distinctive organisational theory focus — critical and interdisciplinary approaches

One of the first executive DBA programmes in the UK (launched 2002) — 20+ year track record

UNESCO World Heritage Site setting — Durham Cathedral and Castle

International partnerships: Fudan University (since 2006) and emlyon Business School (since 2018)

Exit qualifications available: PG Certificate, PG Diploma, MSc in Business Research

Learning Outcomes

1.Critical understanding of organisational phenomena through multiple theoretical lenses
2.Ability to design and execute rigorous research addressing business problems
3.Advanced knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
4.Skills to produce doctoral-level thesis and publications for academic and practitioner audiences

Program Philosophy

The DBA is explicitly designed for practitioner-scholars — experienced managers and executives who want to apply rigorous research to business problems. It is not a lesser degree than a PhD; it is a different degree with a different purpose. Both are FHEQ Level 8 (doctoral level) qualifications.

Durham Doctor of Business Administration (Durham DBA)

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