Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

From Executive Experience to Applied Impact

An elite professional doctorate that bridges advanced scholarship with executive practice, built for leaders who want to turn real organizational challenges into rigorous, evidence-based impact.

Program Overview

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Al Yamamah University is an elite professional doctorate designed to bridge advanced scholarship with executive practice. The program is designed for experienced professionals who want to investigate complex organizational, sector, or policy challenges through rigorous applied research and translate evidence into practical impact.

Program Mission

To empower business leaders, professional executives, and government officials with high-quality doctoral education that advances their careers, drives impactful research, and contributes to transformative societal change.

Curriculum and Executive Format

The DBA is a three-year doctoral program consisting of six semesters and 42 credit hours.

Credit Distribution

• Research Methods: 9
• Business Core: 9
• Advanced Doctoral Seminars: 12
• Applied Research Project – Dissertation: 12
• Total credit hours: 42

Admissions and Application

Admission Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution recognized by the Ministry of Education
• Minimum GPA: 3.00/4.00 or 3.75/5.00
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in leadership.
• TOEFL PBT 550+, TOEFL iBT 79+, or IELTS 6.0+
• Two confidential letters of recommendation
• Research proposal of approximately 1,500–2,500 words
• Interview required for shortlisted candidates

Required Documents

• Completed online DBA application
• National ID, Iqama, or passport
• Recent photograph
• Proof of payment of the application fee
• Bachelor's degree certificate and transcript
• Master's degree certificate and transcript
• Valid TOEFL or IELTS result
• Updated CV or résumé
• Two confidential recommendation letters
• Applied research proposal/research statement
• Any additional documents requested by Graduate Admissions

Important Dates

Spring 2027 Admissions Are Now Open

Spring 2027 intake. Register your interest and the DBA office will contact you with the application link and cohort calendar.

Contact Information

Al Yamamah University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Email: dba@yu.edu.sa

Phone: +966 11 2242222

Program details are subject to the University's approved academic and financial regulations.

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