Doctor of Business Administration University of Strathclyde

Overview

Why study a DBA?

Within business, we're often faced with issues that test our problem-solving abilities. Academia can assist by providing methods, models and theories that can be used to unpack and analyse problems, and unlock solutions.

However, as organisations evolve and their activity becomes more complex, existing thinking may not be enough. Research into organisational phenomena is therefore ongoing and it's recognised that the contribution of practitioners to research is of vital importance. Too often though, the engagement of practice with academia is difficult to facilitate. One mechanism for achieving this engagement is the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA).

Your focus will be on applying academic theories, methods and models to solve problems of practice. Research projects undertaken during the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from the University of Strathclyde aim to understand and explore how organisations work and how management is practised.

• learn how to analyse complex situations and problems

• acquire skills in conceptual and reflexive thinking

• develop knowledge of the design, implementation and monitoring of research interventions