Doctor of Business Administration Program By Abu Dhabi University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

83,085 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

If you are at the top your profession, this prestigious program will cement your credibility as an expert in your chosen field. Targeting experienced leaders in government, senior executives, consultants, management educators and business school academics, This program will enable you to become a Doctor of Business Administration, and allow you 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.
Designed to have internal and external examiners on dissertation committees, the program presents an opportunity for you to work with a large network of experts from around the world in your specialized area of research. The emphasis on research publication in the program means that studies in the GCC are dominated by ADU’s DBA students and graduates.
Our taught courses are delivered over alternate weekends, allowing you the flexibility to manage your working life and doctoral studies. The doctorate of business administration program is offered in Abu Dhabi in the Fall and in the Fall and Winter in Dubai.

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

If you are at the top your profession, this prestigious program will cement your credibility as an expert in your chosen field. Targeting experienced leaders in government, senior executives, consultants, management educators and business school academics, This program will enable you to become a Doctor of Business Administration, and allow you 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.
Designed to have internal and external examiners on dissertation committees, the program presents an opportunity for you to work with a large network of experts from around the world in your specialized area of research. The emphasis on research publication in the program means that studies in the GCC are dominated by ADU’s DBA students and graduates.
Our taught courses are delivered over alternate weekends, allowing you the flexibility to manage your working life and doctoral studies. The doctorate of business administration program is offered in Abu Dhabi in the Fall and in the Fall and Winter in Dubai.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

3+
6+
79+
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. The University also welcome applications from students with a variety of bachelor degrees from an accredited university recognized by the UAE’s Ministry of Education- Higher Education Affairs, upon their successful completion of any required program foundation courses. These applicants will be granted admission into the program after the successful completion of some business foundation courses. For more information on international students’ admission to any of ADU’s postgraduate programs visit, please visit Postgraduate International Admission.
4 Years
Jan
Aug

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

83,085 USD
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International Students

83,085 USD
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Abu Dhabi University offers a range of undergraduate courses ranging from communications, business administration, science, computer engineering, industrial engineering, architecture, law, medicine and more.

 

They have attained ABET accreditation for six of their engineering programmes since July 2014, and AACSB accreditation in March 2015 and more recently, EQUIS accreditation for all programmes in the College of Business Administration. At a course level, the College of Engineering’s Bachelor of Architecture has received Part 1 validation from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The College of Health Sciences has earned accreditation from the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA).

 

Tuition is based on the college and/or department classification as opposed to the course classification or level. There are other fees on top of course fees. A tuition schedule is published prior to the start of each academic year. Find out more information on each course page , including downloadable brochures. Internationalundergraduate tuition fees are listed on their website.  

 

Abu Dhabi University is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and offers a variety of scholarships . They work to provide equal opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher education regardless of their financial situation.

 

Candidates can apply on campus or online, note there is an application fee and application deadlines apply. See their application page for the latest information.

 

International students can apply online and will also need to provide extra documentation. Details for international undergraduate applications are on their website. Fees will apply on top of tuition to cover student health insurance, maintenance deposit and registration fee.

 

Abu Dhabi University offers postgraduate courses ranging from education, business administration, management, science, engineering, technology, law and more.

 

Tuition is based on the college and/or department classification as opposed to the course classification or level. There are other fees on top of course fees. A tuition schedule is published prior to the start of each academic year. Find out more information on each course page , including downloadable brochures. International postgraduate tuition fees are listed on their website. 

 

Abu Dhabi University is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and offers a variety of scholarships . They work to provide equal opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher education regardless of their financial situation.

 

Candidates can apply on campus or online, note there is an application fee and application deadlines apply. See their application page for the latest information.

 

International students can apply online and will also need to provide extra documentation. Details for international postgraduate applications are on their website. Fees will apply on top of tuition to cover student health insurance, maintenance deposit and registration fee.

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