Overview

The Business Administration DBA programme contributes to the research excellence of Henley Business School at the University of Reading . The theses produced receive commendations from accrediting bodies and examiners alike.

Features

Candidates include prestigious competition winners and the quality of theses is regularly praised as being the highest quality by scholars with global reputations in their field.

Research associates are members of our School structure and are encouraged to take part in activities of our research centres.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Completing your Research - Contribution and Impact
Academic Research

Research Design and Methodology
Qualitative Techniques
Quantitative Techniques
Personal Development

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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135

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

69

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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135

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

69

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you are seeking to enter the DBA programme, you'll normally be expected to hold a Masters degree in the area of business or management together with at least five years' relevant experience.

To apply for the Henley DBA please complete the online application form and provide the required documents. You will need to include one business reference and one academic reference.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13900 GBP / year

≈ 13900 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

13900 GBP / year

≈ 13900 GBP / year

Living costs

Reading

United Kingdom

903 - 1382 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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