Online Executive Doctor of Business Administration
Online United Kingdom
DURATION
48 up to 72 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 39,000
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Introduction
Our Executive Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme combines academic knowledge and professional expertise, enabling you to initiate organisational change.
Study a flexible, affordable degree built for online learners. Aston University empowers you to enhance your employability and tackle real-world problems with a curriculum enriched by strong links to industry.
The global business environment is constantly changing – be it in terms of technology, regulations or macroeconomic forces. With change comes new and complex challenges that must be skilfully navigated to ensure business prosperity. These challenges call for analytical thought leaders who understand industry needs and can provide solutions in practice.
This online, part-time DBA programme is designed for experienced business executives aiming to leverage their experience with cutting-edge, research-based skills that will enable them to tackle business challenges and impact the industry successfully. You will combine advanced theory and contemporary business research to develop a comprehensive data-driven research project, focusing on a discipline of your choice. Delivered by the triple-accredited Aston Business School, you will gain specialist knowledge and research support in accounting, law, marketing, strategy, economics, finance and entrepreneurship.
Triple Accreditation: Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.
Outstanding earnings after graduation: The 2022 Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) data shows that employed Aston University graduates have the 16th largest median salary overall five years after graduation at £33,400.
Triple Gold: Aston University has been awarded Triple Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.
University of the Year for Student Success: Aston has been named University of the Year for Student Success by Daily Mail University Guide, 2025
Admissions
Curriculum
Our Executive Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme, a milestone in personal development, combines academic knowledge and professional expertise, enabling you to initiate organisational change.
- Introduction to Business and Management Research
- Applied Research Methods
- Qualitied and Quantitative Research Methods
- Professional Development and Research Impact
- Portfolio or Thesis
Rankings
Top 21 UK University: Aston University is ranked 21th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide, 2024.
Runner Up for Graduate Employment: Aston University is the University of the Year Runner Up for Graduate Employment in The Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2024. Aston University is ranked at 18 for graduate prospects and at 22 for continuation rate.
66th in the World: Aston University is ranked 66th in the world for business and management studies (QS World University Rankings By Subject 2024).
Program Outcome
- Deliver impactful research: You will learn to identify, analyse and solve problems through rigorous research, enhancing your strategic decision-making and organisational impact. Gain skills to design and deliver impactful research that benefits you, your organisation and the wider field of management practice.
- Build a professional network: The knowledge, credibility and skill set gained from this DBA programme will elevate your career and grow your network, opening paths in consultancy, academia or your current managerial role.
- Understand and practice evidence-based thinking: You will be equipped to provide innovative solutions, effectively tackling business problems and improving organisational performance.
- Develop professional practices and policy: The DBA programme will aid you in the dissemination, development and management of professional practices and policy.
- Demonstrate a critical appreciation of existing knowledge: You will contribute a substantial and original addition to knowledge through your research thesis or portfolio, demonstrating a critical appreciation of existing knowledge in the field and including elements suitable for publication.
Career Opportunities
The specialist knowledge, credibility and skill set acquired by completing the DBA programme will make you an invaluable asset to employers across a wide array of organisations. The programme prepares you for a career in academia and consulting, or for applying your learnings to your current position. You will be equipped to tackle current issues and transform your organisation.
Graduates have become thought leaders and successful in the following roles:
- Business Consultant: Work with businesses to problem-solve, identify and overcome the challenges that block companies from meeting their goals.
- Research Director: Manage and supervise research and development that oversees data collection and analysis, product design, and manufacturing.
- Academic Professor: As an expert in a respective field, engage in advanced research, scholarship, and teaching.
- Business Lead: Generate leads to help companies sell their products or services.
- Chief Executive Officer: The role of a CEO differs in every company, but overall responsibilities include expanding the company, driving profitability, and managing the overall operations of a company.
Accreditations
Student Testimonials
Why study at Aston University Online
Studying online through Aston University offers various advantages, making it an appealing choice for prospective students globally.
- Flexibility and convenience: Fit your studies into your work-life balance.
- Affordable: Spread the cost, pay monthly or in instalments, and earn as you learn.
- Expert tutors: Staff with industry experience and experts in their fields.
- Transparent pricing: Apply for free, with no hidden costs.
- Built for online: Interactive, engaging, and purpose-designed curriculum available 24/7.
- Supported: Dedicated student support and online tutors.
- Empowering creativity: Complimentary full access to Adobe Creative Cloud tools for developing dynamic multimedia content and presentations through video, graphics and audio.
- Ready for work and life: Rigorous academic standards and curriculum focusing on the skills sought by employers (for now and the future).