Overview

This Business Administration D.BA program from Abu Dhabi University is designed to boost professional competence, enhance executive and professional practice and enable you to serve effectively as a global change agent. With this terminal degree, you will stand out amongst your peers.

During the program, you will strengthen your capability to develop knowledge and theory, as well as the application of it. You will develop a sound understanding of the relevant conceptual and theoretical underpinnings of your chosen area of original research and grow your expertise in this area.

The program will provide a detailed understanding of applicable techniques for research and advanced academic enquiry, enabling you to develop personal, consultancy and research competencies to undertake rigorous research at an advanced level. This will allow you to make a significant contribution to theory and practice in the field of business and management.

Career opportunities

As well as enhancing your executive and professional practice and making you stand out in your chosen area of expertise, this program also qualifies you to be a faculty member and teach at universities around the world.

From finance to technology, marketing to human resources management, your deeper knowledge and understanding will give you a leading edge when exploring the challenges and opportunities facing business today.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication and Leadership

Qualitative Methods for Research

Quantitative Methods for Research

Management of Change and Innovation

Leadership

Managerial Decision Making

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00

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Abu Dhabi University accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, with intakes in the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

66 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Administration View 6 other PhDs in Business Administration in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Abu Dhabi University and/or in United Arab Emirates, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

A Masters Degree in a directly related discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4.00-point scale, from an accredited university recognized by the UAE’s Ministry of Education- Higher Education Affairs.

Applicants will be required to complete a panel interview with the DBA’s Admission Selection Committee and will only be offered admission if the interview is deemed successful.

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Tuition Fee

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International

76230 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4620 AED per credit during 48 months.
National

76230 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4620 AED per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Abu Dhabi

5000 - 8600 AED /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.