Senior Lecturer in Banking & Finance
Faculty of Business and Law

Doctor of Business Administration DBA
Key Facts
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Level
PostgraduatePG DBA
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Duration
Full Time: 3-5 years
Part Time: 4-6 Years -
Starting
September
SEP
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See Fees Section
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See Fees Section
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Waterside
Updated 15/05/2025
Updated 15/05/2025
Get in touch
For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:
UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
Overview
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a prestigious professional doctorate that is equivalent in academic standing to a PhD. As one of the longstanding courses within the Faculty of Business and Law, the DBA features a distinguished alumni network, with graduates holding senior leadership positions around the globe.
Recently revalidated, the DBA programme strongly emphasises impact-oriented research and the professional development of its participants. The DBA at Northampton is designed to support executive development by enhancing professional practice through rigorous, applied research. Participants will gain contemporary research intelligence, develop evidence-based decision-making abilities, and cultivate responsible leadership alongside advanced critical thinking and analytical skills.
The programme empowers professionals to conduct high-impact research within their organisations/ industries, driving innovation and meaningful strategic change. The DBA is offered both part-time and full-time – with the full time route open to home and international students. Our Doctor of Business Administration programme adopts an active-blended learning model, combining flexible learning with close, one-to-one supervision and promoting a collaborative environment through valuable networking opportunities.
The closing date for applications is 30 June.
For more information, contact:
Programme Leader: divya.shukla@northampton.ac.uk
Or email: dbaenquiries@northampton.ac.uk
Highlights
- This DBA is aligned with QAA guidance and standards of Level 8 study
- Contributes to professional practice through impactful, real-world research
- Develops responsible leadership and executive effectiveness
- Provides contemporary research intelligence and competence development
- Facilitates consistent pastoral care from the start of the programme.
- Full-time route open to both Home and International students.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must generally meet the following criteria:
1. Academic Qualifications: Applicants must be able to Accredit Prior Certified Learning (APCL) of 180 credits at Level 7, typically a Master’s degree in a relevant subject completed within the last 10 years prior to enrolment.
2. Professional Experience: Significant leadership experience and potential currency in recent roles.
3. Employment Role: Experience in a leadership or managerial position that can support achieving the course learning outcomes.
Course Content
Fees and Funding
2025/26 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 25/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
- UK Full Time:
- Years 1-3 £8,200
- UK Part Time:
- Year 1-4: £6,000 per year
- International Full Time:
- Years 1-3: £11,200
- International Distance:
- Years 1-4: £7,500 per year
Please note: If you’re granted an extension for your thesis submission, you may be subject to additional fees, which vary depending on your university’s policies.
Staff
Careers and Employability
DBA facilitates the expertise in your respective area of research and permits you to be established as a credible individual in your organization. The program prepares you to enhance your career opportunities in your existing career or allows you to transition to academia as well. It will permit you to be an effective executive with joining possibilities of multiple professionals such as management consultants, research executives and chief executive officers, practice-oriented professors, etc.
Campus Facilities
By choosing the University of Northampton to study your Doctor of Business Administration DBA, you will have access to our on-campus study areas, facilities, and services.