British University In Dubai

Dubai, AE

info@buid.ac.ae +971 4 279 1400Block 11, 1st and 2nd floor, Dubai International Academic City PO Box 345015

British University In Dubai

Dubai, AE

info@buid.ac.ae +971 4 279 1400Block 11, 1st and 2nd floor, Dubai International Academic City PO Box 345015

Professional Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

Faculty of Business and Law

PhD

Overview

The Professional Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) at BUiD is designed for professionals across commercial, public, and private sectors. This programme integrates cutting-edge academic research with practical application in diverse organisational, business, and management settings.

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Tuition & Fees

AED 83,334Per year

AED 41,667 Per semester

Full-time: AED 83,334/year in Years 1-3, total AED 250,000. Part-time: AED 62,502/year across Years 1-4, total AED 250,000.

Program Details

Degree level: PhD
College: Faculty of Business and Law

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Develop originality and creativity to evaluate specialised management theories and principles and their application in practice

Academic Requirements9

1A recognised Bachelor's degree in a subject related to the programme
2A recognised Master's degree in a subject related to the programme with a cumulative GPA greater than 3.0 on a 4.0-point scale (or equivalent); at least the Master's or Bachelor's degree should be in a business management related subject
3Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT, 79 iBT), IELTS academic score of 6.0, or equivalent recognised test approved by MOHESR
4Initial research proposal, including motivation to study for a PhD, discussed through an interview
5Certificate of equivalency issued by MOHESR for degrees awarded outside the UAE
6Copy of passport and Emirates ID (if available); Al Ethbara Number for UAE nationals
7Relevant work experience (3+ years preferred)
8Satisfactory admissions interview
9Satisfactory supporting references

Program Requirements5

1540 credits total
2Core Knowledge Acquisition Modules (60 credits): Core Readings in Management and Business Research (20), Innovation Theories/Models and Entrepreneurship (20), Business Excellence (20)
3Core Research Skills (100 credits): Qualitative Research Methods and Paradigms (30), Quantitative Methods (30), Applied Research Design and Planning (40)
4Elective Modules (20 credits): choose from Global Management, Management of Knowledge in Projects, Managing Large Programmes, or Organisations, Projects and Sustainability
5Thesis (360 credits)