Research that moves business forward.
A research-driven doctoral program for experienced professionals who want to generate original insights and create meaningful impact in business and society.

Study flexibly from anywhere in the world.
A structured journey from proposal to thesis.
Tackle real business challenges with academic rigor.
Join a diverse community of professionals worldwide.
The EPSRU DBA is a practice-based doctorate designed for experienced professionals who want to generate original research with direct relevance to business and society.
Focuses on applied research, real-world business challenges and practical impact, bridging theory and practice.
Typically emphasizes taught content, established theory and professional development.
Progress through a structured journey from foundations to a doctoral thesis, with continuous guidance and a focus on meaningful, original research.
Build advanced research skills, explore your topic and develop a doctoral proposal.
Conduct in-depth research with expert guidance and rigorous analysis.
Complete your doctoral thesis and present your research.
Choose from a diverse range of research streams, each addressing contemporary business challenges and opportunities.
Explore strategy, competition, advantage and sustainable growth.
Examine leadership, culture and organizational change.
Investigate innovation, new ventures and ecosystems.
Analyse global markets, cross-cultural management and international strategy.
Research financial strategy, markets and corporate value creation.
Apply data-driven approaches to strategic business decision-making.
Investigate the strategic and societal impact of AI and digital technologies.
Address leadership, policy and innovation in modern healthcare systems.
Develop advanced research capabilities using rigorous methods, with guidance from experienced supervisors who understand both academic inquiry and real-world business practice.
Build the skills to design, conduct and analyse robust research.
Receive continuous academic support throughout your journey.
Translate research into insights that make a difference.
Tackle complex, real-world business challenges through original research that contributes to knowledge and informs practice.
For those with a master's degree who want to deepen their expertise through original research.
For experienced managers and specialists seeking to address complex business challenges.
For business leaders who want to explore strategic questions and create broader impact.
Share your details and area of interest.
Speak with our team to explore your research interests.
Provide your academic and professional background.
Begin your DBA and take the next step in your research career.