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The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Abu Dhabi University (ADU) is a professional doctorate designed for experienced executives, senior managers, and practitioners who seek to advance their expertise in applied research and evidence-based management. The program integrates rigorous academic inquiry with practical relevance, enabling candidates to address complex organizational challenges and contribute to both scholarly and professional knowledge.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Abu Dhabi University (ADU) is a professional doctorate designed for experienced executives, senior managers, and practitioners who seek to advance their expertise in applied research and evidence-based management. The program integrates rigorous academic inquiry with practical relevance, enabling candidates to address complex organizational challenges and contribute to both scholarly and professional knowledge.
Admission Requirements
79+
3+
6+
Masters Degree 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.
Personal Assessment 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.
English language proficiency requirements For programs taught in English, a minimum score range of 1400 - 1525 on the English language portion of the EmSAT examination, or its equivalent on other national or internationally-recognized tests that are approved by the CAA, such as TOEFL scores of 213 CBT (Computer-Based Test), 79 - 80 IBT (Internet-Based Test), 550 PBT (Paper-Based Test), or 6.0 IELTS (taken at Amideast or Knowledge Group), or their equivalent.
Applicants with CGPA's and English Proficiency Test scores that don't match the above requirements may be granted exceptions for conditional admission. For more information on conditional admission to any of ADU's postgraduate programs, please contact the Admissions and Enrolment Department of your local campus.
International Students We 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.
4 Years
Aug
Tuition fees
Domestic
20,756 USD
International
20,756 USD
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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Abu Dhabi Campus, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
# 201-250QS Subject Rankings
48 monthsProgramme duration
20,756 USDTuition Fee/year
Business and Management StudiesMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Abu Dhabi University (ADU) is a professional doctorate designed for experienced executives, senior managers, and practitioners who seek to advance their expertise in applied research and evidence-based management. The program integrates rigorous academic inquiry with practical relevance, enabling candidates to address complex organizational challenges and contribute to both scholarly and professional knowledge.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Abu Dhabi University (ADU) is a professional doctorate designed for experienced executives, senior managers, and practitioners who seek to advance their expertise in applied research and evidence-based management. The program integrates rigorous academic inquiry with practical relevance, enabling candidates to address complex organizational challenges and contribute to both scholarly and professional knowledge.
Admission Requirements
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.
Personal Assessment
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.
English language proficiency requirements
For programs taught in English, a minimum score range of 1400 - 1525 on the English language portion of the EmSAT examination, or its equivalent on other national or internationally-recognized tests that are approved by the CAA, such as TOEFL scores of 213 CBT (Computer-Based Test), 79 - 80 IBT (Internet-Based Test), 550 PBT (Paper-Based Test), or 6.0 IELTS (taken at Amideast or Knowledge Group), or their equivalent.
Applicants with CGPA's and English Proficiency Test scores that don't match the above requirements may be granted exceptions for conditional admission. For more information on conditional admission to any of ADU's postgraduate programs, please contact the Admissions and Enrolment Department of your local campus.
International Students
We 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.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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