Why study the DBA in Higher Education Management

The DBA (HEM) is the first programme of its kind developed world-wide. It is distinctive in that it is based in a leading School of Management and combines research excellence with professional practice. The interdisciplinary nature of the research carried out puts Bath at the forefront of this exciting field.

An international and diverse cohort

The course is also distinctive in offering a programme which is truly international. We have students from all over the world including:

Africa, Canada, the West Indies, Australasia, Europe, Latin America, North America and the United Arab Emirates.

All our students gain significantly by being exposed to such diversity.

Students enrolled on the DBA (HEM) all hold senior positions within the Higher Education sector and represent a significant body of leading experts in this field. Taken together, our students represent the largest international group of leading research managers in the HE field. They will go on to produce some of the most significant, influential and cutting-edge research in this area.

• 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