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The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program transforms business executives into innovative leaders through a rigorous academic experience.
Duration: 3 Years
Credit Hours: 54 Credit Hours
School: School of Management
Program Overview
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.
Benefits of DBA Program:
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program equips experienced professionals with advanced capabilities in practice-based research, enabling them to address complex business challenges with academic rigor and strategic insight. Students engage in applied research to generate actionable knowledge, validate theories through robust data analysis, and contribute to innovative, ethical, and sustainable business practices. The program cultivates thought leadership, empowering candidates to influence their industries and communities through evidence-based decision-making. With a flexible weekend class format, working professionals can immediately apply learning to their organizations. Through research collaborations, regional and international networking, and academic engagement, the DBA Program also offers a pathway to contribute to business education and policy development.
Career Opportunities
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
Program Structure
- Program Requirements
- Core Courses
- Elective Courses
- Dissertation
Contact Information
Institution: Canadian University Dubai
Address: City Walk, Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates
Phone: 800 69283
