The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) program is meticulously designed to provide seasoned professionals with an enriching and comprehensive academic journey aimed at attaining the highest level of scholarly and strategic expertise in business leadership. Over a structured duration of 3 years (full-time) or 5 to 7 years (part-time), candidates engage in six weekend schools, each dedicated to specific components that form the bedrock of advanced research and strategic thinking in the field.
Part 1 of the program is a critical juncture, featuring the Doctoral Thesis Proposal Presentation and Defense. This phase contributes 80% to the overall evaluation and entails a comprehensive examination, including an interview and defense with the Level 8 Doctoral Theses and Professional Research Committee. Candidates present a succinct thesis proposal, limited to 7,500 words, articulating their research objectives, questions, and methodologies.
Part 2 focuses on crafting the Doctoral Thesis, allowing candidates to choose between the traditional monograph or the Compilation Thesis. The monograph, not exceeding 60,000 words, adheres to prescribed guidelines, while the Compilation Thesis showcases a curated collection of research contributions.
Part 3 the Viva Examination, serves as the pinnacle of the DBA journey. Candidates undergo a rigorous assessment led by internal and external examiners. This final stage provides a platform for candidates to defend their research and demonstrate a profound understanding of their scholarly contributions.
Throughout the program, candidates benefit from dedicated supervision, a blend of face to-face and online interactions, written feedback, and reviews of draft chapters. This ensures a balanced amalgamation of theoretical insights and practical applications, fostering the development of critical thinking, research skills, and strategic decision-making capabilities.
The DBA program culminates in the creation of a comprehensive scholarly contribution, reflecting the candidate’s advanced knowledge, originality in research, and ability to contribute meaningfully to the field of business leadership. This program equips candidates with the intellectual tools and research prowess necessary for leadership roles in academia, consultancy, and executive management.
If you want to explore more about the DBA program, download the brochure today to access comprehensive details on entry requirements, course structure, and benefits!
In order to be eligible for the DBA, students will need to provide:
Pathway 1:
1. Academic Qualifications:
2. Professional Experience:
OR
Pathway 2:
1. Academic Qualifications:
2. Professional Experience:
Definition and Assessment of Managerial Experience:
Minimum Level of Experience:
Qualifying Managerial Roles:
Evaluation Criteria:
Learners selecting this qualification must complete the following units:
1. Advanced Quantitative Research Methods for Business Leadership
2. Advanced Qualitative Research Methods for Business Leadership
3. Advanced Critical Thinking in Business Decision-Making
4. Scholarly Writing for Doctoral Success
5. Foundations of Inquiry: Unraveling Ontology and Epistemology in Doctoral Research
6. Crafting Significance: Strategic Decision-Making for Your Doctoral Inquiry
