The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program

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About This Programme

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program is one of the highest academic credentials in business practice. The program is designed to transform business executives into innovative business leaders through a rigorous academic experience that integrates research with practical expertise. The DBA empowers professionals to address complex business challenges, drive sustainable impact, and foster ethical, inclusive, and collaborative environments. Students engage in high-level challenges that expand their strategic thinking and research capabilities, enabling them to anticipate global business trends and lead with insight, integrity, and innovation.

What You'll Study

2. Core Courses

DBA 701 Advanced Business Research Design3 credits
DBA 702 Seminar on Leadership and Organizational Behavior Dynamics3 credits
DBA 703 Seminar on Emerging Technologies for Business Leaders3 credits
DBA 704 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods3 credits
DBA 705 Advanced Quantitative Methods in Business Research3 credits
DBA 706 Seminar in Business Strategies and Sustainability3 credits
DBA 707 Academic Writing Practicum3 credits

3. Elective Courses

DBA 708 The Art and Science of Data Analysis3 credits
DBA 709 Seminar in Strategic Marketing Decision for Value Creation3 credits
DBA 710 Seminar in Managing Dynamic Business Environments3 credits

4. Dissertation

DBA 711 Doctoral Research Proposal3 credits
DBA 712 Doctoral Dissertation27 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A recognised master's degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Postgraduate diplomas are not accepted.

English: IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL ITP/PBT 550 or CBT 213. Home Edition TOEFL and IELTS Academic UKVI/Online are not accepted.

Programme-specific requirements may apply. Source: cud.ac.ae admission pages, retrieved 2026-08-18.

Careers

Graduates of the DBA Program are positioned for senior and transformative roles, including: C-Level Executive Roles (e.g., CEO, CFO, COO, CMO) Board Member / Strategy Advisor Entrepreneur / Business Owner Academic Faculty Member / Lecturer Management Consultant Executive Coach / Corporate Trainer Chief Innovation or Strategy Officer Policy Advisor or Government Consultant Author / Researcher / Thought Leader