Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) Program By Hult International Business School |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

Earn a groundbreaking US-accredited Doctorate in Business Administration through part-time study with minimal disruption to your work and home life.

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, three times a year, on one of Hult’s global campuses. Graduate in 2.5 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 / 2.5 years
  • A community-based approach to learning
  • Dedicated supervisor support
  • Global residency rotation across UK, UAE, and US campuses
  • Access to world-renowned, research-active faculty

Your DBA at glance

Begin your doctoral journey by identifying and exploring a major business challenge that's directly relevant to you and not currently addressed by contemporary theories. Your research will lead you to create rigorous tools to address that problem and improve the practice of management long-term. Candidates for the Doctor of Business Administration program will receive support to generate new knowledge and become scholar-practitioners who can enhance their organizations’ performance through evidence-based practice. In addition to learning statistical methods and learning how to write three publishable papers, which can be further published in academic or practitioner outlets, you’ll also conduct two practicums. These practicums will guide students, clients, and peers from your own company and industry in recognizing, and solving, the business problem.

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

Earn a groundbreaking US-accredited Doctorate in Business Administration through part-time study with minimal disruption to your work and home life.

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, three times a year, on one of Hult’s global campuses. Graduate in 2.5 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 / 2.5 years
  • A community-based approach to learning
  • Dedicated supervisor support
  • Global residency rotation across UK, UAE, and US campuses
  • Access to world-renowned, research-active faculty

Your DBA at glance

Begin your doctoral journey by identifying and exploring a major business challenge that's directly relevant to you and not currently addressed by contemporary theories. Your research will lead you to create rigorous tools to address that problem and improve the practice of management long-term. Candidates for the Doctor of Business Administration program will receive support to generate new knowledge and become scholar-practitioners who can enhance their organizations’ performance through evidence-based practice. In addition to learning statistical methods and learning how to write three publishable papers, which can be further published in academic or practitioner outlets, you’ll also conduct two practicums. These practicums will guide students, clients, and peers from your own company and industry in recognizing, and solving, the business problem.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
90+

If you’re made to do, then the chances are, you’re made for Hult. We assess candidates individually based on the strength of their whole profile and take the time to get to know your unique value and skillset. Priority is given to those who apply by the applications deadline.

Entry requirements

  • 8-10 years’ work experience, and/or significant business maturity
  • Master’s degree
  • Proof of proficiency in English (i.e. TOEFL/IELTS)

30 Months
Oct
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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More programs from the university

Hult’s transformative Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is designed around the universal truth that to master a skill—any skill, from riding a bike to leading a team—it must be practiced.

Practical learning challenges are integrated into your entire program—ensuring you understand the relevant theory while developing the mindsets and skills essential for a career on a global scale.

Putting learning at the center of doing

Put theory into practice through real-world business scenarios, live client consulting, simulations, and hackathons. Work in diverse teams, take risks in a safe and supporting environment, and solve the challenges businesses are facing right now as you carve your path to becoming a successful global professional.

Using big-data analytics with Burning Glass Technologies, we identified the professional and technical skills global employers hire for—and built these directly into your program. We’ll work together, continuously, to help you build the essential knowledge base, mindsets, and skills to graduate with the tools you’ll need for the role you want.

  • Skills developmentEvery module includes workshops and tutorials on the skills and mindsets that you'll be applying to your challenge and that you'll be assessed on. You'll follow your progress on your personal dashboard.
  • Personal coachingYour personal career and development coach will support you throughout your journey—helping you interpret your assessments, understand your strengths and weaknesses, and connecting those learnings to your career goals.
  • Business portfolioYour student dashboard captures and monitors your progress and achievements, ultimately building you a professional portfolio to showcase your mastery of skills to future employers.


Core & specialization modules

All core and specialization modules are a half-semester long (7.5 credits) and built around a real-world business challenge—this could be a complex project, a live business consultation, hackathon, or simulation.

Core Modules: Build a strong core

Become an expert in the essential areas of international business—but not in isolated courses. Core subjects, from finance to marketing to management and ethics, are integrated together throughout the module. You immediately apply your learnings to your business challenge, just like you would in the real world, while developing the skills and mindsets essential for a successful career in whatever field you choose.

Specialization Modules: Do what you love

Keep your business knowledge base broad or specialize in an area of interest while developing the professional skills to give yourself the edge in a particular field after graduation. No need to decide yet—you're bound to discover so much about yourself; feel free to wait and see where your passion leads you.

Master's Degrees for Those Made to Do

You want a master’s degree that will give you a competitive edge in the rapidly changing global economy. Hult’s master’s programs have been designed to develop the skills most in-demand with employers worldwide, so you can add value from your first day on the job.

Go beyond theory and make a real impact with our practical master’s degrees. Gain the human, digital, and business skills you’ll need to thrive in the global workplace—and get ready for a truly transformational experience.

On-campus programs:  Study one year full-time across our six global campuses.


Double your value with a Dual Degree

Why get one degree when you can get two? Double your chances in the global job market with a Dual Degree from Hult, which sees you earn two triple-accredited degrees in as little as 18 months. Add a second specialized master’s to your first degree with just six months of additional full-time study.

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