The most advanced program
The DBA is the pinnacle of the faculty's offerings — a research doctorate for the most ambitious business professionals.
DBA Program
Doctor of Business Administration
The DBA you need to transform your executive career
DBA at FBS
The doctoral business program that positions you as a leader in research, strategy, and global business impact — designed for senior professionals, executives, and experienced managers who want to pursue rigorous applied research at the highest level.
The DBA is the most advanced professional doctorate at the Faculty of Business Studies — a research degree for senior professionals, executives, and experienced managers who want to position themselves as leaders in research, strategy, and global business impact. It combines advanced coursework with a substantial doctoral thesis, supervised by the faculty's most senior researchers.
Where the PhD advances theory, the DBA advances practice — applied research conducted at the highest level, grounded in the real problems of organizations and markets.
Program at a Glance
3-4 Years
Duration
Doctoral
Level
Applied
Research
Executive
Focus
Why Choose DBA at FBS
A degree built for what comes next
Practice-led research
Pursue applied research at doctoral depth, grounded in the real strategic and organizational problems of business.
Executive peer group
Study alongside senior professionals, executives, and experienced managers who lead organizations across industries.
Senior FBS supervision
Conduct your research under the direct supervision of the faculty's most senior and accomplished researchers.
Who It's For
For leaders who want to lead the field
The DBA is designed for senior professionals, executives, and experienced managers who want to transform their careers through research — bringing rigorous inquiry to the strategic problems they face every day.
Candidates bring significant professional and managerial experience, and are selected for the applied research agenda they propose.
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