Doctorate Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) (Oman)
Doctoral and postdoctoral
The total service fee for this program:
€ 299
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Overview
The Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) (Oman) is the pinnacle of management education.
The new DBA is as academically rigorous as a PhD. It’s specifically designed for executives, professionals and senior managers, who seek to combine the best of academic knowledge with the best of practitioner knowledge, in order to push forward the boundaries of understanding contemporary and rapidly transforming business and management challenges.
The DBA (Oman) provides advanced research methods training through a suit of four specifically designed taught modules. The modules are delivered by leading scholars from the University of Bradford School of Management, supported by scholars in Majan University College, and will equip you to undertake independent empirical research on contemporary business/management challenges, and to develop new knowledge and understandings.
You will be supervised by leading research-active academics who regularly publish in international journals and present at prestigious conferences.
Entry requirements
We welcome all applications for the DBA programme, particularly from applicants whose interests complement the expertise of our Research Centres (Accounting, Finance and Economics; People, Organization and Entrepreneurship; Logistics, Supply Chain and Technology; International Business, Marketing and Branding).
For the DBA, you should have
- a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree from an accredited institution
- a minimum of five years’ relevant managerial work experience
- a research proposal
- two references (one academic, if possible)
Please see below for English language requirements.
All applicants must be accepted by the University of Bradford and approved by the Ministry of Higher Eduction, Research and Innovation – Oman, to be able to register on the programme. Please contact the Postgraduate Centre, Majan University College for information relating to the approval of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation – Oman.
The research proposal
This is an important part of your application. Your research proposal will be used to assess the quality and originality of your research ideas, your critical thinking skills, grasp of relevant literature and the feasibility of the proposed research. It will also be used to identify suitable supervisors, so it is certainly worth devoting time and effort to it.
The research proposal should be between 1500 words and 2500 words. While we do not insist on a definite format, we do recommend you to follow the structure outlined below.
Title: the title should be a succinct summary of your proposed research
Introduction: this section should provide a brief description of the subject area in which the research is to be located in, state your central research questions clearly and explain the reasons for proposed research convincingly.
Literature review: this section requires a short review of existing studies (particularly those published in research and practitioner periodicals). You need to explain how your research is being driven by the gaps in the existing literature and comment on how your research could be informed by the existing literature both theoretically and practically. A piece of good literature review should demonstrate how the proposed research is linked with previous studies, establish where its specific contributions could lie and show how the intended specific contributions could be materialised through drawing ideas and strengths from the existing research.
Research methodology: there are a variety of research methods, therefore it is essential that this section provides a clear description of your choice of research methodology (i.e. quantitative or qualitative research) and explain why the chosen one is most suited to your research. This section should also include details of methods of data collection and data analysis and comment on the feasibility of data collection.
Contribution: it is important that DBA research influences and impacts upon both academic theories and concepts, and also business and organisational practices.
Reference: any studies cited in the proposal should be listed at the end of the document using the Harvard style of referencing.
English language requirements
A minimum score of at least 6.5 in IELTS, with no sub-test less than 6.0, or TOEFL with a minimum of 94.
Tuition fee
Fees are yet to be confirmed for 2023/24.
Career support
The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from the Career and Employability Services, including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and utilise their extensive resources.
Designed specifically for doctoral researchers, there is extensive training and development opportunities included in our unique and flexible Postgraduate Research Framework. This bespoke offering tailored for research students, provides training opportunities to support your future employability and your development as an independent researcher.
Career Booster
During your time studying at the Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences you will have the opportunity to take part in our distinctive career booster programme throughout the duration of your course. The programme is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and graduate attributes to be job-ready when seeking employment with leading innovative organisations.
The Career Booster Programme offers you the opportunity to gain certificates in:
- The European Computer Driving License (ECDL) – the benchmark for digital literacy
- Sage 50 Accounting and Sage 50 Payroll – training that will allow you to develop leading accounting and payroll software skills
- Project Manager Professional certificates – giving you the edge when seeking to become a Certified Project Manager
- Big Data analysis and reporting skills – using Software and Services (SAS) that will lead to certification.
In addition, the programme will also include activities to promote teamwork, confidence, communication and many other skills sought by employers.
Developing a portfolio of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certificates will demonstrate to employers that you are not only ambitious but also take responsibility for your own professional development.
deadlines:
5 jul 2022: clearing opens
27 sept 2022: Autumn term starts
28 sept 2022: final deadline for 2022 entry applications
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Expenses (GBP)
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Application Fee
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Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
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accommodation
Accommodation at the University of Bradford in the UK is centered around The Green Village, recommended for students. It offers two options:
- Apartments: Ideal for those who prefer privacy, each apartment has six en-suite bedrooms with private shower rooms. They feature a shared kitchen/dining area and living space, along with a three-quarter bed, desk study area, and wardrobe in each bedroom. These apartments are also designed to accommodate people with disabilities.
- Townhouses: These are blocks of houses, similar to traditional English terraced blocks, and are the more affordable option. Each townhouse has 12 bedrooms sharing a large open-plan living space with a kitchen/dining area and living space. Each floor has four bedrooms sharing two shower rooms. Bedrooms include a three-quarter bed, desk study area, and wardrobe.
The cost of accommodation is about 50 to 55 pounds per week.
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