In the fast-changing modern-day business world, it is important to achieve career goals with speed and accuracy. The Integrated Doctorate of Business Administration (IDBA) at Westford offers working professionals an accelerated route that will help them master the advanced set of knowledge and skills required by today’s highly dynamic, innovation-driven ecosystem.
As businesses go through interminable challenges of strategy refinement and prototyping new solutions, the role of leaders becomes all the more significant. Our IDBA program is designed to help aspiring leaders blend theoretical knowledge with practical experience, ensuring they stay relevant and confidently lead through industry transformations.
The Integrated DBA (IDBA) program lets you pursue both an MBA and a DBA, giving you the chance to advance your career while gaining valuable expertise. Upon completion, you’ll earn an MBA (Masters Stage) from the University of Gloucestershire, UK, and a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) from UCAM, Spain. This unique program blends advanced research with practical coursework, offering real-world insights into the ever-evolving business landscape.
The IDBA program is structured in two stages. The first stage includes an MBA (Master Stage) equivalent to 180 UK credits from the University of Gloucestershire, UK. The second stage is the Integrated Doctorate of Business Administration, equivalent to 180 ECTS from UCAM, Spain. Through this pathway, learners can earn both a UK MBA and a Spanish DBA in just 40 months.
Through this program, learners will investigate changing areas of strategy, leadership, and management theory and practice and will be able to confidently apply this knowledge to practical organizational situations. Whether you are an experienced professional or are a specialist and wish to progress into a more senior role, this MBA will allow you to work at a more fundamental level on the issues that matter in business.
Accounting for Next-Generation Leaders
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International Marketing Management
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Operations and Project Management
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Strategic Leadership and HR practices in an organization
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Strategic Management
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Sustainability and Business
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Part two of this MBA is the dissertation phase.
This consists of two elements: a research methods preparatory set of videos and the dissertation based on individual study. As part of the preparation for the full dissertation, students will be required to produce a detailed research proposal before progressing to the dissertation element of the module.
The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) at Westford is a distinguished academic program tailored for experienced professionals eager to make a significant impact in business and management fields. The program is designed to provide a comprehensive and rigorous understanding of research methodologies, preparing learners to tackle complex business challenges through high-level research and critical analysis. Additionally, the hands-on approach of this program enables learners to bridge the gap between theory and practice making a direct impact on their work environment.
The DBA is structured in two stages with the first stage consisting of five taught modules progressing to stage two, focused on conducting full-fledged primary research under the supervision of a mentor.
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Research Methodology and Methods
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Research Issues within Contemporary Management
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Interim Research Project (Pilot Study)
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Designing a research proposal
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Developing as a Researcher (Individual Reflection)
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Upon completing Stage One, learners are eligible for an MPhil. In Management from UCAM.
Stage Two, of the DBA program, is focused on conducting full-fledged primary research (Practice Based Thesis) under the supervision of a mentor. The two years of stage two are used to produce a detailed thesis, meeting the expectations of research required at a doctoral level.
Earn a UK MBA and a Spanish DBA in 40 Months
Receive exemptions of 60 UK Credits from the MBA Program. Also, based on the completion of part one of the program, receive module exemption towards the IDBA.
The program allows learners to earn three prestigious qualifications—a Master's and a Doctorate—within a single, streamlined curriculum.
Students can tailor their study plans to align with their professional goals and areas of interest.
By integrating two degrees into one, participants save time while acquiring comprehensive expertise
The IDBA combines theoretical frameworks with real-world business applications, fostering a deeper understanding of diverse disciplines.
The Scottish Qualifications Authority – SQA, sponsored by the Scottish Government’s Learning Directorate, has two primary roles: accreditation and qualifications. It accredits credentials other than degrees and approves and guarantees quality to notify bodies that intend to admit individuals for such qualifications. The awarding body, on the other hand, refers to the development and implementation, validation, evaluation, qualifications, and ensuring that they are up to date and that certificates are issued to candidates. Under these functions, the SQA provides a variety of services for companies and training providers, from training courses and central approvals to personalized awards, credit scores, and licensing services.
The University of Gloucestershire is a public university situated in Gloucestershire with total three campuses in total. The university is situated in two locations with two campuses in Cheltenham and one in Gloucester which is Francis Close Hall, The Park, and Oxstalls, respectively. The university gained its status in the year 2001, before which its roots can be traced back to the 19th century when two distinct strands of educational provisions in Gloucestershire merged to form the University of Gloucestershire, UK. The university is ranked in the top 100 universities of the UK in Guardian’s League Table 2021. Offering a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD degrees, learners can choose to study subjects such as accounting and law, business management, computing, journalist, fine art, humanities, biology, geography, social science, education, and sports. Gloucestershire also offers two-year “fast-track” courses in subjects such as law and business, which allows learners to enter the workplace or further training faster and at a lower cost. At Gloucestershire, you will explore what is important to you and be supported to reach your postgraduate goals. The university deliver programs that meet your needs, no matter what you want to achieve from further study.
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