Executive Doctor of Business Administration
Aston University Online
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
4 - 6 years
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 39,000
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Introduction
A Degree for Business Leaders
Doctoral degrees are for professionals to build advanced knowledge in their fields, but they’re not all the same and are often confused. For example, a PhD degree is tailored toward producing academics, as a DBA is customised for future executives.
Aston’s Executive DBA is structured for business leaders to build the skills to design and deliver research that makes an impact, strengthen the ability to solve complex business problems, and form an in-depth analysis into a relevant topic and develop a comprehensive research project.
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Curriculum
Programme Structure
The Executive DBA is a part-time distance learning course that can be completed in 4-6 years.
The Research Methods Course (RMC) modules are taught by expert staff in management research, completed in year 1 (maximum of 2 years), and are the foundation for all doctoral students:
- Develop as a professional researcher;
- Build the skills required to successfully complete the programme;
- Lead to the development of your final research proposal and qualifying report.
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Four subsequent research methods modules via Aston University’s Blackboard™ Virtual Learning Environment taught consecutively during year 1:
- Introduction to Business and Management Research – understand the process of business and management research and develop the necessary research skills to conduct a literature review.
- Applied Research Methods – enable you to think about the links between philosophy, theory, and research methodology, and apply these to business and management research.
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods – provide a thorough grounding in the theoretical principles of, and approaches to, quantitative and qualitative research.
- Professional Development and Research Impact – develop an appreciation for impact-related research to inform the operations and decision making within the business and consider your future professional development.
The final Research Proposal and Qualifying Report, which is the conclusion of the RMC, is completed in years 2-4 (up to 6 years maximum).
Rankings
Ranked Among the Best
Global DBA Listing
Aston is a premier DBA provider showcased with other prestigious universities such as Harvard and Pepperdine.
CEO Magazine 2021
Ranked as one of the world’s top DBA programmes.
Elite Business Schools
Among the elite 1%.
Small Business Charter Gold Award
Exceptional support to the small business community.
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