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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at Thames International University represents the pinnacle of management education. Designed for experienced managers with several years of managerial experience, this program is ideal for those seeking to complete the highest level of management education and address specific real-world situations in their doctoral studies.

Programme Overview:

Our DBA program uniquely combines advanced study with professional experience. The structure is designed to build your knowledge and confidence in academic research at the outset, followed by dedicated support from your supervisory team during the DBA Advanced Independent Work module. The programme includes coursework, thesis submission, presentation, and a viva voce examination. For more details, consult our experts.

Key Features:

This DBA program uniquely combines advanced study with professional experience. The structure is designed to build your knowledge and confide

  • Integrated Curriculum: A stimulating and well-balanced curriculum that emphasizes developing the skills and knowledge needed to achieve senior organizational positions.
  • Skill Development: Enhance your personal, professional, critical thinking, and reflective skills to manage, lead, and transform your organizations.
  • Modular Approach: The course comprises three modules:
    1. Orientation in research methodologies.
    2. Engaging with academic literature at a doctoral level.
    3. Formal literature review relevant to your study.
  • Research Design: Address complex philosophical issues, analyze and present data meaningfully, and write up your study in the form of a thesis.
  • Oral Examination: Prepare to defend your thesis in a viva voce examination.

nce in academic research at the outset, followed by dedicated support from your supervisory team during the DBA Advanced Independent Work module. The programme includes coursework, thesis submission, presentation, and a viva voce examination. For more details, consult our experts.

Admission Requirements

  • Educational Background:

    • Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ managerial experience.

Duration & Fees

Duration: Minimum of 3 years, with weekend coursework.

Fees: Annual tuition fees can range from approximately $10,000 to $30,000 USD per year, depending on the program, location, and whether the student is an international or domestic applicant.