Why Study a Doctor of Business Administration?

If you have a track record of working in management and/or leadership positions, the DBA is ideal for strengthening your leadership skills while developing strategies and solutions.

The University of Sharjah’s DBA requires students to complete coursework that covers qualitative and quantitative business research methods, behavioral and evidence-based research, as well as areas of interest to you which may include accounting, human resource management, organizational behavior, marketing, entrepreneurship, business analytics and corporate finance.

As you further enhance your sound understanding of conceptual and theoretical foundations of business and management, you’ll soon find yourself in a prime position to illustrate your ability to move up into a more senior management role.

Whether it’s in the private or not-for-profit sector, education, government, or consulting – it’s likely you’ll also reap the benefits of a higher salary.

DBAs are typically pursued by senior-level workers and executives who tend to already hold an MBA, have significant professional experience and want to further distinguish themselves. It demonstrates not only your high level of business proficiency, but also your commitment to your professional and personal growth and willingness to go the extra mile.

Revolutionary technologies such as AI, big data and data analytics are having a profound impact across all sectors and industries. This means business leaders around the world are having to learn to navigate their way through the challenges and opportunities that such technologies can offer.

The DBA provides candidates with the tools to refine their practical experience of these technologies and business insights. The University of Sharjah's Doctor of Business Administration is well-equipped to offer particular insights into these advances and how candidates can best use them in novel and innovative ways.

The DBA is a rigorous – albeit intellectually stimulating – program.

DBA candidates will learn to communicate and defend rigorous research ideas, studies, and findings to both academic and professional audiences. They’ll also be able to demonstrate high ethical and professional standards in research, conduct, and relationships, as well as facilitate their exceptional analytical and practical skills that can be transferred efficiently into executive level decision-making.