OpenFieldDoctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Digital Enterprise Leadership
Practitioner-focused doctoral degree for senior business leaders and technology executives investigating digital transformation, remote team dynamics, and agile decision frameworks.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree (MSc or MBA) with minimum Merit grade and 3+ years managerial experience
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 overall with writing 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- 2,500-word applied research proposal addressing organizational digital agility
- Recommendation letters
- Two senior executive or academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- GBP 6,000 corporate research grant plus executive doctoral symposium attendance
- Application fee
- GBP 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- GBP 8,500/year (three-year executive part-time program)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Cohort intake 2027)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Arden University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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