The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is an advanced doctoral programme designed for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of business administration, strategic management and organisational leadership.The programme focuses on applying research, analytical thinking and established business theories to complex organisational challenges. It encourages students to critically examine business practices, evaluate strategic decisions and develop evidence-based solutions that support innovation, organisational performance and sustainable growth. Combining advanced business knowledge with applied research, the programme is intended for experienced professionals who want to strengthen their leadership capabilities and contribute to the development of business practice.
180–240 credits
3–5 years
1. Advanced Strategic Management
Explore strategic planning, competitive advantage and approaches to improving organisational performance.
2. Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
Examine leadership theories, organisational culture, employee behaviour and effective people management.
3. Business Research Methodology
Develop an understanding of research design, literature reviews, research ethics and the principles of rigorous business research.
4. Quantitative Research Methods and Data Analysis
Explore quantitative research techniques, statistical analysis and the interpretation of data to support evidence-based business decisions.
5. Qualitative and Mixed-Methods Research
Examine qualitative research approaches, including interviews and case studies, and explore how different research methods can be combined.
6. Contemporary Issues in Business Management
Investigate current challenges and developments affecting business organisations, management practices and strategic decision-making.
7. Corporate Governance, Ethics and Sustainability
Explore corporate accountability, ethical leadership, governance frameworks and sustainable business practices.
8. Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Change Management
Examine innovation strategies, entrepreneurial thinking and approaches to managing organisational change.
9. Global Business and International Strategy
Explore international business environments, global competition, cross-cultural management and international strategic planning.
10. Research Proposal Development
Develop a doctoral research proposal by identifying a research problem, reviewing relevant literature and establishing an appropriate research methodology.
11. Doctoral Research Seminar
Present and discuss research ideas, evaluate academic feedback and refine the direction of the proposed research.
12. DBA Dissertation
Undertake an independent research project addressing a relevant business or management challenge, with the aim of developing evidence-based insights and practical recommendations.
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