Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Advance business knowledge through applied research, strategic leadership and executive practice.
Programme Overview
The Doctor of Business Administration is designed for senior professionals seeking to enhance strategic thinking, strengthen research capability and contribute to business knowledge through applied research.
This hybrid doctoral programme combines academic rigour with real-world relevance and is tailored for executives and practitioners with demanding professional schedules.
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- Duration: 3 years
- Credits: 84 CTS
- Delivery: Hybrid, online and in-person sessions
- Start dates: February and August
- Capstone: Doctoral dissertation
Key Features
Designed for Executive Researchers
Applied Research
Develop research that addresses real business, management and organisational challenges.
Executive Flexibility
Learn through a hybrid model designed around the demands of senior professionals.
Strategic Leadership
Strengthen advanced leadership, innovation and decision-making capability.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
Foundational Courses
12 Credits
- Advanced Research Methods
- Business Theory and Practice
- Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
- Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
Specialisation Pathways
24 Credits
- Strategic Management
- Strategic Leadership
- Strategic Innovation
- Global Business Strategy
- International Trade and Finance
- Global Marketing
Core Courses
24 Credits
- Strategic Management
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Global Business and Trade
- Business Analytics and Decision-Making
- Leadership Development
- Research Design and Methodology
Dissertation
36 Credits
- Dissertation proposal
- Dissertation research
- Dissertation defence
Requirements
Additional Programme Requirements
Residency
Participation in a residency programme with networking, workshops and seminars.
Comprehensive Exam
Written and oral assessments covering core doctoral-level business knowledge.
Dissertation Committee
Supervision by a panel including subject and methodology experts.
Admissions Requirements
- A Master’s degree in Business, Management Sciences or a related field
- Minimum B grade or 60%
- 5–8 years of professional experience
- At least 6 years in a managerial or supervisory role
- Research proposal outlining objectives and focus areas
- Satisfactory interview evaluation
Ideal For
- Senior executives
- Business consultants
- Management professionals
- Entrepreneurs and founders
- Professionals seeking doctoral-level applied research
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