Abu Dhabi University
Abu Dhabi University

Abu Dhabi University

Doctorate of Business Administration

The DBA is a flexible part-time program, ideal for those who wish to combine their studies with a full-time occupation. It will enable you, as a research associate, to:
  • Enhance your performance as a reflective practitioner and enhance your professional skills and practice.
  • Develop a sound understanding of the relevant conceptual and theoretical underpinnings of your chosen area of research in business and management.
  • Gain a detailed understanding of applicable techniques for research and advanced academic and managerial enquiry.
  • Create and interpret knowledge through original research.
  • Develop personal, consultancy and research competencies to undertake rigorous research at an advanced level that contributes to theory and practice in business and management.
 
Price per credit unit: 4200 AED
Required Credit Hours: minimum 66 hours

Accreditations:

Career Options

As well as enhancing your executive and professional practice and making you stand out in your chosen area of expertise, this program also qualifies you to be a faculty member and teach at universities around the world. From finance to technology, marketing to human resources management, your deeper knowledge and understanding will give you a leading edge when exploring the challenges and opportunities facing business today.

Entry Requirements

Master Degree:

in a directly related discipline with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.00-point scale, from an accredited university recognized by the UAE’s Ministry of Education - Higher Education Affairs.

Personal Assessment:

applicants will be required to complete a panel interview with the DBA’s Admission Selection Committee and will only be offered admission if the interview is deemed successful.

English Proficiency Tests:

with a minimum score range of 1400 - 1525 on the English language portion of the EmSAT examination, or its equivalent on other national or internationally-recognized tests that are approved by the CAA, such as TOEFL scores of 213 CBT (Computer-Based Test), 79 IBT (Internet-Based Test), 550 PBT (Paper-Based Test), or 6.0 IELTS (taken at Amideast).

Work Experience:

applicants must submit evidence of at least 2 years of full-time work experience at the middle to upper management level.

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