Master in Dba Business Administration

For Master in Dba Business Administration, tuition fees are 11,589 USD per year.

Graduates of this programme often leverage their advanced research to drive significant organisational change, secure senior leadership advancements, or pivot into entirely new professional trajectories. Many alumni have established themselves as thought leaders in management practice, applying the insights gained during their doctoral journey to address complex, real-world work-based issues with newfound confidence and academic rigour.

Designed for experienced managers and senior professionals, this DBA offers a transformative space to bridge the gap between high-level management theory and daily professional practice. Rather than following a traditional PhD path, you will engage in an applied research project that directly informs and evolves your own professional field. By joining a diverse, international community of researchers—supported by partnerships with Munich Business School and the Zagreb School of Economics and Management—you will test your ideas against global perspectives and contribute to the broader discourse of business administration.

Applied Research for Professional Impact

The programme is structured to turn your existing professional expertise into a recognised contribution to knowledge. You will benefit from:

• Individual supervision from experienced faculty members throughout your seven-year journey.
• A collaborative network of senior managers from various sectors who share their experiences and challenges.
• Access to an AACSB-accredited business school environment that prioritises real-world impact and high-level critical analysis.
• Structured study blocks and workshops designed to fit around a busy professional life, ensuring you can maintain your career while undertaking doctoral-level research.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.