Doctorate of Business Administration
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
Total program: minimum 54 credit hours.
Entry Requirements
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 63,000/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.