1+ Million
Rising demand for research-qualified leaders to guide data-driven strategy and innovation.
Doctor of Business Administration — DBA
Flexible completion timeline — 18 to 36 months. 100% online or blended learning for busy executives — build real-world research that moves organizations.
About the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
The DBA is a professional doctoral degree for senior managers, consultants and entrepreneurs who wish to apply research to real business problems. It combines rigorous methodology, executive mentorship and a dissertation focused on organizational impact.
Offered online and in blended formats, the program enables working professionals to continue careers while developing evidence-based strategies that scale across industries.
Why a DBA?
A DBA helps leaders move from experience to evidence — enabling you to influence strategy, publish applied research, and step into senior executive or advisory roles.
- Applied Expertise — Solve real business challenges with research-backed recommendations.
- Strategic Leadership — Advance into C-Suite roles with academic credibility.
- Global Reach — Credential recognized across markets and industries.
- Executive Format — Flexible schedule; designed for working professionals.
Program Highlights
- Industry-aligned curriculum with executive casestudies
- Dissertation on a live organizational project
- Mentor-led workshops & monthly peer reviews
- Access to research tools & global faculty
- No GRE / GMAT — admissions by merit & experience
Career Benefits & Market Outlook
$300 Billion
Economic value created by innovations and strategies led by highly-qualified business researchers.
2.7 Million
Expanding interdisciplinary roles across business, tech, healthcare and public policy.
7% CAGR
Growth in executive roles and research-driven consultancy opportunities.
60%
Program emphasis on leadership, sustainability and cross-cultural skills.
Program Goals & Objectives
Foster Business Innovation
Teach methodologies to design and test novel strategies that create organizational value.
Promote Ethical Leadership
Embed governance and ethical decision frameworks in research and practice.
Prepare Executive Leaders
Develop strategic vision and skills to lead complex organizations.
Advance Strategic Decision-Making
Improve data-driven approaches and rigorous evaluation for high-impact decisions.
Foster Communication
Train candidates to publish, present and influence across stakeholder groups.
Support Applied Research
Prioritize real-world, implementable research outcomes for partner organizations.