Overview

The Business programme from University of Cambridge candidates should have substantial leadership experience, normally around 20 years. You’ll need to provide evidence of having led major initiatives as part of your career.

Key facts:

The Business Doctorate from University of Cambridge lets you:

Translate your experience into methodised, rigorously assessed knowledge

Identify drivers of your experience that can be applied to other contexts

Enhance your knowledge and become a better leader

Better understand current academic debates in your field

Gain in-depth knowledge of management theory and practical expertise of research methods.

The BusD emphasises lifelong education, built on Cambridge Judge Business School’s reputation for world-leading research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

In years two to four you will undertake work-based research in relation to your thesis.

During years two to four you must be resident in Cambridge for at least four weeks per year.

When not in residence, you are required to keep in regular contact with supervisors while collecting and analysing data in the business environment. When absent from Cambridge you must apply for formal “Leave to Work Away”.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-26 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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IELTS

7.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration View 89 other PhDs in Business Administration in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic transcripts for all degree-level education

Two academic references

Evidence of language competency

CV

Brief statement on your reasons for applying

Outline research proposal

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

80000 GBP / year

≈ 80000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

80000 GBP / year

≈ 80000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Years 2,3,4 - £50,000

Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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