Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration      

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is the highest qualification available to managers leading to the title "Doctor”. The DBA is equivalent to a conventional Ph.D. and its designation as a “Doctorate of Business Administration” signifies its focus on the application of theoretical knowledge to the advancement of management and business practice, rather than the advancement of academic knowledge for its own sake. The DBA is increasingly recognized by international business and management schools as the most appropriate post-MBA (or equivalent Master degree) route to combining academic research on management and business with further personal and professional development. The program involves both coursework and research and is designed for senior managers who need to develop an in-depth understanding of the latest thinking and technologies that are shaping the global world of contemporary business. The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program is offered in the broad discipline of business administration and focuses on a specific field of interest of the candidate. The DBA is increasingly recognized by international business and management schools as the most appropriate post-MBA (or equivalent Master degree) route to combining academic research on management and business with further personal and professional development. The program involves both coursework and research and is designed for senior managers who need to develop an in-depth understanding of the latest thinking and technologies that are shaping the global world of contemporary business. The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program is offered in the broad discipline of business administration and focuses on a specific field of interest of the candidate. The fields currently available for research towards the completion of a DBA degree program include finance, accounting, consumer behavior, marketing research, advertising, banking, investment management, marketing, strategic management, organizational behavior, international management, project management, human resource management, hotel and tourism management, MIS and E-Business. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is offered in the broad disciplines of management, business administration, public administration, computer science, international business, international relations, health management, environmental management and development studies.

The field of research shown above for DBA is also available for PhD. The PhD program is intended to conduct research at the cutting edge, lead to the development of new concepts, principles and theories. Both DBA and PhD programs are designed to help launch and support a career in research, consultancy and teaching, though many individuals will find a doctoral degree to be an extremely useful qualification for entry to the top management careers.

PROGRAM DELIVERY, DURATION & REQUIREMENTS:

Program Duration: 2 - 3 years
Doctoral Programs are offered through Distance Learning and seminar support basis. Students can enroll for these programs from anywhere.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

The applicants for a doctorate degree must hold a masters degree in the relevant field, with a minimum GPA of 3 on a scale of 0-4, or an overall grade of B or higher in the masters’ degree. The selection criteria, however, also include a review of the applicant’s entire educational career; nature and level of work experience; previous exposure to and experience in research in the relevant field; a description of the career goals; and the submission of a doctorate research proposal.

PROGRAM OUTLINE FOR DBA:

DBA810 Global Business Strategies 4
DBA820 Corporate Strategies and Developments 4
DBA830 Business Ethics 4
DBA840 Advanced Research Methodologies 4
Total Advanced Coursework 16
DBA850 Doctorate Thesis 16
Total degree requirements 32