Study and Assessment

The DBA (HEM) is organised on a cohort basis, encouraging interaction amongst candidates; the sharing of experiences, good practice and concerns; and peer group support. There is plenty of opportunity for large and small group discussions and individual tuition, both face-to-face during the residential periods and remotely at other times.

A wide variety of learning methods is used including formal lectures, case study analysis, seminars and class presentations.

Phase 1

Units are taught in residential periods of one to two weeks at the University of Bath.

Assessment will be based on four written assignments:

All four assignments must be submitted and passed before you can begin Phase 2.

• Part-time modular programme
• Level: A doctoral degree in Higher Education Management
• Designed for: Mid-to-senior level managers working in HE or senior leaders from governmental ministries and agencies
• Duration: Min 3 years. Max 8 years
• Class Diversity: 15-20 students from a large variety of countries
• Start date: May
• Admissions requirements:
  You should be a graduate of an approved university or hold a graduate-equivalent professional qualification and a post- or advanced graduate qualification (normally a Masters level degree). You will have held a mid to senior position of responsibility in the field of higher education (institution or agency). You will also be required to supply the names of two referees.
• Language requirements:
  IELTS: 6.5
  TOEFL: 580
• Fees for 2012-13: £19,500

• Contact: DBA Admissions
• Telephone: +44 (0)1225 386213
• Fax: +44 (0)1225 386473
• Email: dbahem@bath.ac.uk
• Postal Address:
  DBA Office
  School of Management
  University of Bath
  Bath, BA2 7AY
  UK
  
• See our other programmes:
• The Bath PhD
• The Bath MBA