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In today’s ever-evolving business environment, reaching your career milestones requires precision and speed. Westford University’s Integrated Doctor of Business Administration (IDBA) is tailored for working professionals seeking a fast-tracked pathway to develop advanced knowledge and skills that align with the demands of a highly innovative, dynamic ecosystem.
As industries face relentless challenges involving strategic adaptations and cutting-edge solutions, leadership roles take on even greater significance. Our IDBA program equips aspiring leaders with a unique blend of theoretical insights and hands-on experience, empowering them to stay ahead of trends and confidently navigate complex business transformations.
The Integrated DBA (IDBA) program combines an MBA with a DBA, providing an exceptional opportunity to gain dual certifications while advancing your career. Graduates of this program earn an MBA (Masters Stage) from the University of Gloucestershire, UK, and a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) from UCAM, Spain. This distinctive structure integrates research-driven learning with practical coursework, delivering actionable insights to excel in the modern 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.
Program Structure
This MBA program is delivered in two parts
Part one: Extended Diploma in International Business and Strategy
| Accounting for Next-Generation Leaders |
| International Marketing Management |
| Operations and Project Management |
| Strategic Leadership and HR practices in an organization |
| Strategic Management |
| Sustainability and Business |
Part Two: MBA (Master Stage) Top-up
| Learners with over 12 or more years of experience are eligible to receive up to 60 credits exemption towards their MBA. |
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| Upon completion of the MBA, learners are also eligible for module exemption from the DBA Program. |
Stage One: Learning Stage
| Research Methodology and Methods |
| Research Issues within Contemporary Management |
| Interim Research Project (Pilot Study) |
| Designing a research proposal |
| Developing as a Researcher (Individual Reflection) |
Upon completing Stage One, learners are eligible for an MPhil. In Management from UCAM.
Stage Two: Research Stage
DBA Concentration Areas
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 University of Gloucestershire is a public university situated in Gloucestershire with a total of 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 Ph.D. degrees, learners can choose to study subjects such as accounting and law, business management, computing, journalism, 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 delivers programs that meet your needs, no matter what you want to achieve from further study.
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 to ensuring that they are up to date and also 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.
Why SQA?
UCAM is a university with excellence based out of Murcia, Spain. Starting in the year 1995, UCAM has an active student base of 21,000 learners and has an academic staff of more than 1000. It is a fully accredited European University with a clear mission to provide students with knowledge and skills to serve society, contributing to the further expansion of Human Knowledge through research and development. UCAM empowers students to develop their real-world skills. The MBA in Healthcare Management at UCAM, Murcia, Spain is a member of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) and is accredited by National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation (ANECA). UCAM has established more than fifty research groups in close collaboration with enterprises such as Coco-Cola, Danone, Vodafone, Siemens, providing students with the opportunity to contribute academically. UCAM is strongly linked to the business world through study plans responsive to market exigencies, internships in public and private institutions and enterprises as part of every undergraduate and master’s degree as well as research programs in collaboration with large regional, national, and multinational companies
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) works with businesses and educational institutions to inspire people to become skilled, confident, and successful managers and leaders.
Chartered Management Institute is the only chartered professional body dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence.
Over 100,000 managers use CMI’s unique services regularly. Organizations like Jaguar, Land Rover, Royal Bank of Scotland, Fujitsu, Allianz, Silverstone, Royal Air Force, London South Bank, and Royal College of Physicians amongst others use Chartered Management Institute certifications for certifying their professionals.
Why CMI?
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