Newcastle University

The DBA programme has a distinctive international flavour and is run and awarded jointly by Newcastle University Business School and Grenoble Ecole de Management, one of France’s top business schools. It is tailored to accommodate the requirements of working professionals. During the first two years of the part-time programme, a series of research workshops is held, each up to five days in duration. Two of these workshops are held in Newcastle and two in Grenoble, France. The workshops focus on research methodology and the skills necessary for completing a DBA (eg writing a literature review). Thematic lectures relating to students’ research topics are also delivered.

Normally an upper-second-class Honours degree in any subject or a Master’s degree in management (MBA, MA or MSc) from a UK university, or the equivalent qualification from a recognised international institution (eg in France BAC+5, DESS7, DEA). You should also have management experience of at least three years, pre- or post-Master’s. Applicants without a Master’s-level qualification, but with substantial compensating business and professional experience, will also be considered.

Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 7.0 or equivalent, with a minimum of 6.5 in written English, 6.5 in speaking, and a minimum 6.0 in all other sub skills. Pre-sessional courses in English language are provided by the University and successful completion of these may be a condition of entry.

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.

International Students, consult your own government for funding. The University offers International Scholarships, and there are funding opportunities by external organisations available.

Students should consult their employers for sponsorship opportunities.

Visit our postgraduate application site.

Further application advice is available from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

A 1,000-word research proposal must be submitted with your application. This should include an outline of the research question, an indication of the relevant secondary literature and a description of the proposed research methods. Applicants are asked for interview, or a telephone/video interview can be arranged.

Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.

For further information please contact:
Programme Administrator
Newcastle University Business School
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 1582
E-mail: dba-admissions@ncl.ac.uk

Subject Overview

This programme is within the subject area of Business and Management.