Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

University of Roehampton

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.