About this course
Teesside University offers Doctorate Business Administration (DBA) as a 39-month doctoral Ph.D. programme in Business Administration. Based in Middlesbrough, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £12,375 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 60. Intakes run across 2 windows (October, 2026 and Semester 2 (January), 2027).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
The DBA is designed for people who have achieved or expect to achieve, senior organisational positions and/or who wish to enhance their analytical and research skills and knowledge.
- A master's degree: applicants should have a master's degree in a subject that has aspects that relate to business and/or management.
- +3 years' management experience: all applicants should have a minimum three years' managerial experience.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸October, 2026
- ▸Semester 2 (January), 2027
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
