Doctor of Business Administration: Program Structure Overview

• The first year offers structured coursework assessed by examinations to prepare scholars to undertake a research project.
• The coursework component comprises four subjects:
  
  
  • Research Methodology and Literature Review (20 credits)
  • Statistical Tools and Techniques for Research (20 credits)
  • Case Methodology and Qualitative Research (20 credits)
  • Research Proposal and Ethics (20 credits)
• All the four subjects must be completed in Year 1 of the program.
• Each subject has 40 contact hours and is taught over 5 weekends (4 hours per day). Scholars are given a week to prepare for an exam and a week’s break after the exam. It is, thereby, estimated that a course can be completed within 2 months.
• These courses are not inter-dependent and are offered on a rolling basis.
• Competencies and research skills are built using business simulations, practical exercises, videos, audios, case studies and lively discussions that draw on scholars’ prior work experiences.
• Learning is continually assessed during the coursework and by a final examination.
• After completing the Advanced Coursework of 80 credits, a scholar will be able to register for the DBA Thesis Work indicating their area and topic of research.

• Over the next two years, scholars will undertake a research project with practical significance, under the guided supervision of qualified academicians, which will aim to add to or improve current business practices.
• Research can be undertaken anywhere in the world with the approval of the School.
• Upon completion, the thesis is sent to external faculty, who are experts in the field, for examination.

Milestones

• Phase 1: Pilot Study (6 months)
• Phase 2: Main Study (12 months)
• Phase 3: Validation Study (3 months)
• Phase 4: Declaration of Results (3 months)
  
  To learn more about the goals and outcomes of each phase, please refer to the Student Handbook.