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Professional Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
Dubai International Academic City
INTAKE: Jan & Sept
Program Overview
The Professional Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) at The British University in Dubai (BUiD), Dubai is designed for experienced business professionals, senior managers, and leaders who want to develop advanced research capabilities and apply strategic knowledge to solve complex organizational challenges. The program focuses on combining academic research with practical business applications, enabling professionals to contribute to innovation, leadership development, and organizational improvement across global industries. Graduates develop advanced skills in strategic thinking, business research, leadership, and evidence-based decision-making.
Curriculum: The curriculum covers advanced areas such as strategic management, leadership, organizational development, business research methods, innovation management, corporate governance, entrepreneurship, financial decision-making, digital transformation, and applied business analysis. Students develop high-level research and analytical skills through independent research projects, professional case studies, and a doctoral thesis focused on real-world business challenges.
Research Focus: The program emphasizes applied research in areas including business strategy, organizational performance, leadership effectiveness, innovation, digital transformation, sustainability, entrepreneurship, corporate governance, and emerging business models. Students conduct in-depth research to develop practical solutions that address complex management and organizational challenges.
Industry Engagement: The British University in Dubai promotes practice-based learning by connecting advanced academic research with real-world business environments. The DBA encourages professionals to apply research findings to improve organizational performance, develop innovative strategies, and address industry challenges through collaboration, professional networks, and business-focused research activities.
Global Perspective: The Professional Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) provides an international perspective by exploring global business trends, multinational management practices, cross-cultural leadership, and international organizational challenges. Students develop advanced research expertise, strategic leadership capabilities, and global business awareness required to influence decision-making at senior executive levels in international organizations.
Location
Dubai International Academic City
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
AED 83334
PhD Entry Requirements
Academic Qualifications: Applicants for PhD programs typically require a minimum academic achievement of 75% or above in their postgraduate's degree.
English Language Proficiency:
- IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
- TOEFL: Overall score of 92 or higher.
The British University in Dubai (BUiD) offers a variety of scholarship and financial support opportunities to help outstanding international students pursue higher education in the United Arab Emirates. Scholarships are designed to recognize academic excellence, leadership potential, research capability, and professional achievement.
PhD Scholarships: Doctoral candidates with strong research proposals and excellent academic backgrounds may be considered for PhD scholarships or research funding. Financial support is generally awarded based on research potential and academic achievement.
Merit-Based Scholarships: Students with excellent academic records may be eligible for partial tuition fee scholarships that recognize outstanding educational achievements.
Research Scholarships: Postgraduate and PhD students with strong research proposals may qualify for research funding or tuition support, subject to university policies.
Employer & External Sponsorships: Many students receive financial assistance through employer sponsorships, government agencies, embassies, or external scholarship organizations.
A Professional Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from The British University in Dubai (BUiD), Dubai equips experienced professionals and business leaders with advanced knowledge in strategic management, leadership, business research, innovation, and organizational transformation. Graduates develop high-level analytical, research, and decision-making skills required to address complex business challenges, improve organizational performance, and lead strategic initiatives across industries such as finance, technology, consulting, healthcare, education, government, and entrepreneurship.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO): CEOs provide strategic leadership, oversee organizational performance, make high-level business decisions, and develop long-term strategies to achieve sustainable growth and competitiveness.
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO): Chief Strategy Officers develop corporate strategies, analyze market opportunities, guide business transformation initiatives, and support executive teams in achieving organizational objectives.
Business Consultant: Business Consultants advise organizations on strategic planning, operational improvements, leadership development, innovation, and performance enhancement using advanced research and analytical approaches.
Management Director: Management Directors oversee organizational operations, develop business strategies, manage leadership teams, and ensure effective execution of corporate goals and objectives.
University Professor / Academic Researcher: University Professors and Academic Researchers conduct advanced research, teach business concepts, publish scholarly work, and contribute to innovation in business management and leadership studies.
Executive Advisor: Executive Advisors provide strategic guidance to senior leaders by analyzing business challenges, recommending solutions, and supporting critical decision-making processes.
Entrepreneur / Business Owner: DBA graduates can establish and manage their own enterprises by applying advanced knowledge of strategy, innovation, leadership, finance, and organizational management to build successful businesses.
Corporate Innovation Manager: Corporate Innovation Managers lead innovation strategies, develop new business models, implement digital transformation initiatives, and drive organizational growth through creative solutions.
Organizational Development Director: Organizational Development Directors design strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, employee performance, leadership capabilities, and workplace transformation.
Senior Business Analyst / Strategy Analyst: Senior Business Analysts and Strategy Analysts evaluate complex business data, conduct research, identify growth opportunities, and provide evidence-based recommendations to support executive decision-making and organizational success.
