Overview

Take your business skills to the top with a Hult DBA

The Doctorate in Business Administration is a terminal degree rooted in relevance and applied research. It is a professional doctorate for those made to do. Our students come from various backgrounds, from executives in multinational companies, and lecturers at several universities to founders of their businesses. The program leverages Hult’s experience in teaching practical business education and conducting research in a global context to help experienced businesspeople driven to advance their own careers and shape the future of business.

Join your peers in weekly live online sessions and meet in-person, up to four times a year, on one of Hult’s global campuses. Graduate in 3 years with a US-accredited doctoral degree and the skills to improve business practice around the world.

Key program features

Flexible, accelerated study

Hybrid part-time / 3 years

A community-based approach to learning

Dedicated supervisor support

Global residency rotation

Access to world-renowned, research-active faculty

Experts from the real world of business

Faculty at Hult teach and help students apply tools and theories to solve major, contemporary business problems. The faculty selected to teach the Doctorate in Business Administration are award-winning researchers in both academic- and practitioner-related channels.

Accreditation

Hult is recognized by business education’s three most prestigious international accrediting bodies: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the Association of MBAs (AMBA), and EQUIS (The European Quality Improvement System).

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Programme Structure

Challenge-focused doctoral curriculum

Our doctoral program is built on real-world business challenges faced by business professionals like you. Students are supported to design and develop organizational interventions grounded in empirical foundations and data, to subsequently analyze, evaluate, and test the efficacy of those interventions, and communicate the results for scholarly and practical applications.

Courses and structure

The Hult DBA is a flexible, accelerated 3 year program with a combination of structured online classes and on-campus residencies at our campuses around the world. Our unique educational approach takes you beyond business to study every topic through a global lens, master working cross-culturally, leverage disruptive technologies to shape the future, and develop the deep self-awareness needed to lead effectively and with confidence.

Audience

We're looking for DBA candidates who are curious. People who want to develop research skills that can have an impact not just on the development of theory, but to help solve real problems. You'll also need an appetite for learning in a fast-paced, dynamic, and innovative business school.

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

Blended

Semi-structured
Continuous support with feedback on request
Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments

Disciplines

Business Administration View 95 other PhDs in Business Administration in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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

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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 Hult International Business School and/or in your country of interest, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

We assess candidates individually based on the strength of their profile, research proposal, and personal assessment interview. Your drive, ambition, willingness to learn, and growth mindset are important indicators of your success here, and we value them as much as proven career achievements.

Entry requirements

8-10 years of work experience (at least 5 years of managerial/executive experience)
Master’s degree in a business-related field. Candidates with master’s in non-business fields are required to submit 12 credits of business courses
Proof of proficiency in English

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Tuition Fee

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International

33000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 99000 USD for the full programme during 36 months.
National

33000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 99000 USD for the full programme during 36 months.
In-State

33000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 99000 USD for the full programme during 36 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

We recognize that your DBA is an important investment and will work closely with you during the application process to find the best options to fund your program.

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

Country 1

United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Take your business skills to the top with a Hult DBA

Key program features

Experts from the real world of business

Accreditation

Get more details

Programme Structure

Challenge-focused doctoral curriculum

Courses and structure

Audience

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Delivered

Disciplines

Explore more key information

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for London

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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