​Doctorate of Business Administration (by Prior Publication)
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Overview:

The Doctorate of Business Administration is the most advanced business degree. The DBA is a practical combination of strong academic content, coupled with advanced business strategies and solutions. The DBA is ideal for individuals on a high corporate level who wish to acquire an extensive academic and industry related exposure. Learners are actively involved in academic research, socio-economic ideas, and business interests. Some may find it very suitable for giving their career an academic direction, developing skills in applied research, consulting and lecturing in the field of business administration. This programme is made in association with European Open University (EOU) and is delivered through 'RAP' and validated by 'EUAAB'. ​
Duration: The program is entirely flexible and thus its duration depends on your progress and on the time and effort you are prepared to dedicate. Students are free to start courses at any time, this is to honor and support the particular agendas of our students who are mainly working professionals in managerial positions. Nevertheless at the beginning of each course, together with your professor, you will construct a schedule for the completion of the course. Guided maximum time frame is 1 year.
Start Dates: October, February, June, August
Locations: Offered through 'Regional Access Point (RAP)' only.
Teaching Language: English
Admission Requirements:

1. Students must have the EUAAB Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Business Research (DSLBR) and a minimum of 5 years work experience.
2. Prospective candidates must demonstrate English proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.
3. Those with master in a non-business area e.g. MSc Biology will be required to complete a 1 Semester bridging course. 

Before taking admission the prospective learner must apply for a "Professional Skills Assessment" through the respective 'Regional Access Point (RAP)'. Once EUAAB 'Central Applications Board' makes a decision the RAP will be informed who will process the application. ​
Admission period: Year round.

Program:

This DBA (Top Up) full time program consists of one part
An applied research thesis of 80,000 word supervised by a professor with industry experience.

Year 1: 

Thesis:
The DBA thesis is a program of supervised research study agreed and approved by the supervisor and the Doctoral Committee. The DBA thesis must be around 80,000 words. The purpose of this module is to enable students to know how to carry out an applied research in a particular area of organizational discipline in a systematic manner. The thesis covers literature review, building of theoretical framework, methodology specification, data analysis, and discussion of conclusions and recommendations.

Write-up & Defense:
An extra year for students to complete their  thesis and defense it.  Students can extend their duration of the programme through formal application.

Research Areas:

By Choosing to do thematic research rather than disciplined based, you can specialize in a broad range of areas as follows:

1. Entrepreneurship
2. HRM
3. Marketing
4. Logistic Management
5. E-commerce
6. Information Technology Management
7. Quality Management

Objectives:

After completing the program, participants will be able to do the following:

• To develop a superior level of confidence in your management skills and foster competence in processes of researching
• To cultivate the ability to challenge and critically review findings in current management and business research.
• To understand and apply new management knowledge to complex organizational issues.
• To deepen your knowledge and understanding of complexities linked to contemporary business issues, the connection between them the application to organizational situations
• To increase your awareness of professional practice in leading and managing organizations

Application & Admission:

Applications are considered on a rolling basis, applicants are evaluated on the strength of their applications as a whole and consideration is given to the students’ qualities and abilities: leadership potential, academic achievements, performance on standardized tests, extracurricular activities and other personal experiences. All applications must be made through RAP.

Fees:

See Fees section