Please note: the DBA programme (Durham) is being restructured and is currently awaiting approval by the University. If you would like to be notified when the programme details are available, please tell us your email address and we'll do the rest.

The new programme, which will be available from Spring 2012, will be offered on a part-time basis and will take 4 to 6 years.

Why a Durham DBA

Designed for the practitioner-researcher, looking to develop their research, analytical, conceptual and critical thinking skills to the highest level and become innovators in their chosen fields of expertise.  Managers who hold the Durham DBA take back to their organisation increased understanding and knowledge of today's complex business world.

Five reasons to study for a DBA

1. Pursue your own research interests, develop a strategic focus and contribute to your own professional practice
2. Immerse yourself in a world class executive programme of applied business research that facilitates dissemination of cutting-edge practitioner-orientated research
3. Stretch your thinking and develop a high level of analysis and critical appraisal
4. Engage in lively debate and learn from academics and senior managers from around the world
5. Personal and career development with potential for publication

Durham Business School has a long tradition of providing high quality and innovative management education, underpinned by rigorous and relevant research. The Durham DBA is an executive doctoral programme for the practitioner-researcher, attracting motivated, high achieving individuals who are looking to develop their research, analytical, conceptual and critical thinking skills to the highest level and become innovators in their chosen fields of expertise.

The programme is offered on a part-time basis and takes 4 to 6 years. A total of thirty days’ formal input during the taught phase of the programme is followed by regular attendance in Durham during the research phase.

Durham Business School offers a vibrant and stimulating environment where you can pursue your research agenda and contribute to your own personal development and that of professional practice. You will be joining a very strong research community that offers you the opportunity to engage in lively debate and learn from academics and managers around the world.

Distinct from the traditional PhD qualification, the Durham DBA offers candidates an opportunity to engage in a supervised programme of applied business research that facilitates dissemination of cutting-edge practitioner-oriented research within an industry or sector, and knowledge transfer between business and academe.  Managers who hold the Durham DBA take back to their organisation increased understanding and knowledge of today's complex business world.