Doctor of Business Administration

Program Overview

The DBA program at Sheffield Hallam University and Munich Business School provides a comprehensive foundation for doctoral research in business and management. Through three preparatory modules in Sheffield and Munich, students develop critical thinking, research skills, and a research proposal. Upon successful completion, they receive a "Certificate in Business Research" and proceed to the thesis phase at Sheffield Hallam University.

Program Outline

Outline:

The DBA program consists of three preparatory modules in Sheffield and Munich. Upon successful completion of these modules, students receive a "Certificate in Business Research" from Munich Business School, which enables them to enter the second phase of the DBA program at Sheffield Hallam University.

Module 1: Critical Thinking in Business and Management

(16. – 20. September 2024) This module provides students with the essential academic skills to successfully complete their DBA studies. It includes an introduction to reflexivity, critical thinking and writing, as well as philosophical and ethical considerations that will underpin the research process. During this module, students will also be allocated a supervisor, and draft the introductory chapter of their thesis.

Module 2: Contemporary Issues in Business and Management

(12. – 16. May 2025) The purpose of this module is to introduce contemporary issues and debates in such a way that is relevant to define research interests, and drawing boundaries around the research scope. The content of the module includes key concepts such as diversity at the workplace, economic trends, and future technological revolutions, and challenge students' thinking on how these external factors may impact their sector and research. In addition, the module includes in-depth sessions on developing a literature review, which enables students to eventually draft their own literature review.

Module 3: Research Approaches and Designs

(06. – 10. October 2025) During this module, knowledge inquired in module 2 is further deepened, allowing students to gain advanced insights into general research approaches and designs with the aim to enable them to develop their research method, and align it to an underpinning research philosophy. At the end of this module, students will draft the research methods chapter of their thesis. After successful completion of modules 1-3, students will receive a "Certificate in Business Research" from Munich Business School. This qualifies them to enter the second phase of the DBA program at Sheffield Hallam University: the preparation of their doctoral thesis.

Overall Tuition Fee 36,000 Euro Application Processing Fee 60 Euro Notice: As of 01.07.2024 there will be a price increase in the DBA Program. For complete applications submitted before 01.07.2024, the current tuition fees will be charged. Possible installment payment: First Year 12,600 Euro Second Year 12,600 Euro Third Year 5,400 Euro Fourth Year 5,400 Euro Every additional year 3,600 Euro