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United Arab Emirates University/Programmes/Doctorate of Business Administration

Doctorate of Business Administration

DBADoctoralBusiness & Finance

About This Programme

A practice-oriented research doctorate for senior professionals producing applied business scholarship.

Course Highlights

  • Taught in an AACSB-accredited business school
  • Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
  • American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
  • Research doctorate with supervision across the college's research areas

What You'll Study

Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.

Stage 1: Coursework - Required Courses (24 credits)

Taught coursework stage (Years 1-2 of the four-year blended part-time program).

  • DBA711 Philosophy and Process of Applied Business Research3 credits
  • DBA712 Quantitative Data Analysis3 credits
  • DBA713 Qualitative Research Methods3 credits
  • DBA714 Advanced Techniques in Quantitative Analysis3 credits
  • DBA715 Organizational Leadership3 credits
  • DBA716 Theory and Practice of Managing Organizations3 credits
  • DBA717 Emerging Markets and Global Models of Business3 credits
  • DBA718 Sustainability, Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits

Comprehensive Examination (0 credits)

Qualification requirement taken on completion of coursework.

  • DBA800 Comprehensive Examination0 credits

Stage 2: Dissertation Research (30 credits)

Dissertation research and defense stage (Years 3-4).

  • DBA919 Dissertation Research Proposal9 credits
  • DBA920 Dissertation Research Part 19 credits
  • DBA921 Dissertation Research Part 212 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
English: IELTS Academic 6.5 (or 5.0 for Arabic-medium doctorates).

Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.

Careers

Graduates pursue careers in banking, finance, accounting, consulting, marketing and management across the public and private sectors, or continue to postgraduate study.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Offered by the AACSB-accredited College of Business and Economics; licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).

Programme Details

Award

Doctorate of Business Administration

Start Date

August (Fall intake)

Typical Offer

A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Doctorate

Subject Area

Business & Finance

Campus

Al Ain

Course Type

Doctorate of Business Administration

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 79,800/yr

Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.

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Next intakes
AugJan

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