The Henley, Aston or Heriot-Watt DBA?

Dear all,

I graduated in 2006 with an MBA from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University. I must say that I was very pleased with the programme which I found both enriching and very applicable to my professional career.

I am now considering beginning the long journey towards a DBA - and even though that I was very satisfied with Heriot-Watt I would like to receive some thoughts on some of the alternatives on the academic market.

Initially, I have narrowed down the possibilities to:

• Henley Business School, University of Reading

• Aston Business School

• Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University

This is based on costs of the programme, possibility of admission, distance learning possibilities and research areas.

If anybody has experience with these programs, I am very interested in hearing pro and cons on each.

Additionally, thoughts other Universities and Business Schools offering part time/distance learning DBA's are most welcome.

Thanks in advance.

 

What is your research interest and why do you think they fit your research interest~

 

I am mostly interested in strategy or leadership. EBS has a DBA designed around strategy, while Henley and Aston are focused on management as far as I can see.

 

Durham offers a DBA but some residence is required
http://www.dur.ac.uk/dbs/degrees/research/dba/durham_programme/pt-schedule/

The UK Open University offers a Ph.D. in business
http://www.open.ac.uk/research/__assets/v60uoc150stgxuqhuy.pdf

 

Newcastle Business School, part of Northumbria University, offers a DBA with some residential requirements (I think two weeks a year, if memory serves). The business school has quite a good local reputation.

http://www.newcastlebusinessschool.co.uk/dba.aspx#attendance

 

You can consider Manchester Business School too

http://www.mbs.ac.uk/

 

Hafnia,

If nothing else separates the three you might want to go for Henley or Aston just to diversify your Universities of study.

You should also see if you can find a good advisor in your area of research at any of the schools.

I am doing an MBA at Henley and my course leader is starting a Doctorate at Lancaster (not sure if it is a PhD or DBA) so you might want to look at them also.

All the best,

Dave C.

 

Grenoble

I have nothing against the fine schools you mentioned above... Please allow me to add that Grenoble School of Management offers (research oriented) DBA with limited residency requirement.

Andy