DBA Doctorate in Business Administration

The Doctorate in Business Administration has been designed in order to provide the necessary knowledge and expertise to managers and leaders in the business and industrial sector.

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Programme Overview

Programme Fee

Berlin: February, May, July, October

2024 October: €15,000/year

Special offer: Up to 25% off if one year fee is paid in full.

2025 February, May, July, October: €15,000/year

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  • Introduction to Doctoral Studies
  • Globalization and Economic Policy 
  • Research Methods 
  • Research in Organisational Dynamics
  • Research in Business Statistics
  • Research in Business Administration and Strategy
  • Research in Finance
  • Final Dissertation – Part 1
  • Final dissertation – Part 2

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The School’s admissions process is subject to the Consumer Contracts (Terms and Conditions). Information on your Right of Withdrawal and our Refund Policy can be found in the BSBI study agreement

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

  • Conduct primary and secondary research in order to understand and develop evidence-based practice
  • Analyse contemporary approaches to management research and develop a strategic approach to research design
  • Describe and critique concepts of project appraisal, and design a framework for monitoring and evaluating a project or programme
  • Describe and critique current concepts, models and theories of quality assurance in business research
  • Demonstrate an understanding of theories and practices which underpin effective, efficient and equitable management policies and practices
  • Possess conceptual understanding of management and leadership thinking that enables students to reflect on and evaluate critically both current research and its application to the practice of leadership in a business context
  • Improve the understanding of management and leadership at the business workplace by transforming research-informed teaching into practice
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Career Progression

After successful completion of the DBA in Economics and Business Administration programme, students will have opportunities to work in areas such as banking, finance and accounting. Successful graduates will have the knowledge and skills to secure placements in large consultancies firms, international retailers and fashion houses and other service industries. You can also pursue research degrees in top universities around the world. In addition, graduates on this programme can apply for exemptions from relevant professional examinations of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Students on this programme may also become student members of the Institute of Management.

BSBI’s dedicated Careers Service helps DBA students and alumni reach their career goals and realise their potential. The Service offers specialised support and aims to build long-lasting relationships with local and national employers.

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