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

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students can apply with at least one month and two weeks before the intake.

Language

English

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90

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Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration View 20 other PhDs in Business Administration in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

First Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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90

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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 Fees

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Non-residents

8660 GBP / year

≈ 8660 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8660 GBP / year

≈ 8660 GBP / year

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