Study Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at University of Roehampton in the UK, Business and Management

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is designed for experienced leaders who want to shape strategy, influence organisational change, and drive real-world impact through research. The concentrated programme design will allow you to balance doctoral study with your professional commitments through intensive on campus study

This practice-focused doctorate enables you to address complex business challenges while developing advanced analytical expertise, positioning you as a thought leader in your field.

You will engage in rigorous, doctoral-level study that combines academic excellence with strategic relevance. Through structured supervision and milestone-driven progression, you will design and deliver original research that directly informs professional practice, policy, and organisational decision making.

Which department am I in?

Business and Management

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

£16,998.00 (US$ 21,952) per year

This is a fixed fee

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Grove House, Roehampton Lane,

London,

United Kingdom,

SW15 5PJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

£16,998.00 (US$ 21,952) per year

Accommodation (Twin rooms) - £115 per week

This is a fixed fee

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Grove House, Roehampton Lane,

London,

United Kingdom,

SW15 5PJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

To join the DBA, applicants are expected to meet the following criteria:

Academic qualifications:

A Level 7 qualification (for example, an MBA, MSc, or equivalent) from a recognised institution at a good level.

Professional experience:

At least five years relevant managerial or senior professional experience.
Evidence of leadership responsibility, strategic decision-making, or substantial professional practice in a business or organisational context.

Research preparedness:

Submission of a research proposal addressing a clearly defined business or management problem. The proposal must show critical engagement with relevant literature and demonstrate doctoral-level academic writing skills.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate appropriate preparation for doctoral-level research. This may typically include prior experience of independent research at Level 7, such as successful completion of a 60-credit dissertation or equivalent independent research project at Level 7, and the ability to formulate and articulate a clear research proposal addressing a relevant business or management problem.