Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Ajman, United Arab Emirates
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
AED 4,500 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* total CRHs: 60
Introduction
The DBA represents an exciting new opportunity for those with the talent and determination to succeed, wish to advance their management or consulting careers or transition to teaching in an academic setting. The DBA program will prepare students to advance in a variety of careers, including those in private and non-profit sectors, education, and government. Students will be prepared to think critically, solve problems, and compete in complex business environments.
Program Mission
The DBA program trains students to become thought leaders of management practice and creators of knowledge by engaging in applied research. With the aid of AU faculty, the DBA students will learn how to integrate management theory with practice and advance the field of evidence-based management.
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Curriculum
Graduation Requirements
To qualify for the DBA degree, a candidate must
- Complete a minimum of 60 credit hours toward the degree, including the credits of the Dissertation.
- complete the course of study as specified in the degree plan, including the dissertation.
- Successfully defend the dissertation as directed and approved by the Dissertation Committee.
- A course may count toward the degree if the course grade is at least a “B.”
Semester 1
- DBA 711 Organizational Research Perspectives
- DBA 712 Quantitative Research Methods
- DBA 713 Global Management Models
Semester 2
- DBA 721 Contemporary Business Issues in GCC
- DBA 722 Qualitative Research Methods
- DBA 723 Seminar in Organizational Ethics
Semester 3
- MEL-1 DBA Elective Course 1
- MEL-2 DBA Elective Course 2
- MEL-3 DBA Elective Course 3
Semester 4
- DBA 740 Research Design and Analysis in Business
- DBA 742 Seminar in Innovation Management
- DBA 741 Organizational Theory
Semester 5-8
- DBA 800 Dissertation
Program Outcome
- PG 1: Support students in developing and conducting high-quality theoretical and applied research.
- PG 2: Equip practitioners with leadership potential in management practice.
- PG 3: Develop students' business knowledge by communicating research findings as scholars or practitioners.
- PG 4: Support students in solving practical business problems through research.
- PG 5: Develop effective decision-makers and qualified business educators.