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The DBA represents an exciting new opportunity for those with the talent and determination to succeed, wish to advance their management or consulting careers, or transition to teaching in an academic setting. The DBA program will prepare students to advance in a variety of careers, including those in private and non-profit sectors, education, and government. Students will be prepared to think critically, solve problems, and compete in complex business environments.
Program Mission The DBA program trains students to become thought-leaders of management practice and creators of knowledge by engaging in applied research. With the aid of AU faculty, the DBA students will learn how to integrate management theory with practice and advance the field of evidence-based management.
Program Goals
PG 1: To support students to develop and conduct a high-quality theoretical and applied research. PG 2: To equip practitioners with the potential to lead management practice. PG 3: To develop students’ body of business knowledge by communicating research findings as a scholar or a practitioner. PG 4: To support students to solve practical business problems through research. PG 5: To develop effective decision makers and qualified business educators.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The DBA represents an exciting new opportunity for those with the talent and determination to succeed, wish to advance their management or consulting careers, or transition to teaching in an academic setting. The DBA program will prepare students to advance in a variety of careers, including those in private and non-profit sectors, education, and government. Students will be prepared to think critically, solve problems, and compete in complex business environments.
Program Mission The DBA program trains students to become thought-leaders of management practice and creators of knowledge by engaging in applied research. With the aid of AU faculty, the DBA students will learn how to integrate management theory with practice and advance the field of evidence-based management.
Program Goals
PG 1: To support students to develop and conduct a high-quality theoretical and applied research. PG 2: To equip practitioners with the potential to lead management practice. PG 3: To develop students’ body of business knowledge by communicating research findings as a scholar or a practitioner. PG 4: To support students to solve practical business problems through research. PG 5: To develop effective decision makers and qualified business educators.
Admission Requirements
3+
550+
6+
1- Candidates should have a master’s degree in business or related field from a recognized university with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale or its established equivalent. 2- Candidates should have work experience of at least two years in the middle or senior management levels. 3- English Language Eligibility: Candidates should achieve a minimum score of 79 Internet-based test (IBT) for the TOEFL, TOEFL (ITP) 550 or 6 of the IELTS (Academic) test, with the exception of candidates who have studied for Master's degree programs taught in English that required for admission an EmSAT score of 1400 or equivalent (e.g., TOEFL score of 79 (IBT) or TOEFL score of 550 (ITP) or 6 of IELTS (Academic) test).
Jan
Aug
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Domestic
73,527 USD
International
73,527 USD
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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
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# 301-350QS Subject Rankings
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Business and Management StudiesMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The DBA represents an exciting new opportunity for those with the talent and determination to succeed, wish to advance their management or consulting careers, or transition to teaching in an academic setting. The DBA program will prepare students to advance in a variety of careers, including those in private and non-profit sectors, education, and government. Students will be prepared to think critically, solve problems, and compete in complex business environments.
Program Mission The DBA program trains students to become thought-leaders of management practice and creators of knowledge by engaging in applied research. With the aid of AU faculty, the DBA students will learn how to integrate management theory with practice and advance the field of evidence-based management.
Program Goals
PG 1: To support students to develop and conduct a high-quality theoretical and applied research.
PG 2: To equip practitioners with the potential to lead management practice.
PG 3: To develop students’ body of business knowledge by communicating research findings as a scholar or a practitioner.
PG 4: To support students to solve practical business problems through research.
PG 5: To develop effective decision makers and qualified business educators.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The DBA represents an exciting new opportunity for those with the talent and determination to succeed, wish to advance their management or consulting careers, or transition to teaching in an academic setting. The DBA program will prepare students to advance in a variety of careers, including those in private and non-profit sectors, education, and government. Students will be prepared to think critically, solve problems, and compete in complex business environments.
Program Mission The DBA program trains students to become thought-leaders of management practice and creators of knowledge by engaging in applied research. With the aid of AU faculty, the DBA students will learn how to integrate management theory with practice and advance the field of evidence-based management.
Program Goals
PG 1: To support students to develop and conduct a high-quality theoretical and applied research.
PG 2: To equip practitioners with the potential to lead management practice.
PG 3: To develop students’ body of business knowledge by communicating research findings as a scholar or a practitioner.
PG 4: To support students to solve practical business problems through research.
PG 5: To develop effective decision makers and qualified business educators.
Admission Requirements
2- Candidates should have work experience of at least two years in the middle or senior management levels.
3- English Language Eligibility: Candidates should achieve a minimum score of 79 Internet-based test (IBT) for the TOEFL, TOEFL (ITP) 550 or 6 of the IELTS (Academic) test, with the exception of candidates who have studied for Master's degree programs taught in English that required for admission an EmSAT score of 1400 or equivalent (e.g., TOEFL score of 79 (IBT) or TOEFL score of 550 (ITP) or 6 of IELTS (Academic) test).
Domestic
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