Doctorate In Business Administration

PhD

Canadian University Dubai

Overview

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program is one of the highest academic credentials in business practice. The program is designed to transform business executives into innovative business leaders through a rigorous academic experience that integrates research with practical expertise. The DBA empowers professionals to address complex business challenges, drive sustainable impact, and foster ethical, inclusive, and collaborative environments. Students engage in high-level challenges that expand their strategic thinking and research capabilities, enabling them to anticipate global business trends and lead with insight, integrity, and innovation.

Typical Job Titles

C-Level Executive Roles (e.g., CEO, CFO, COO, CMO)
Board Member / Strategy Advisor
Entrepreneur / Business Owner
Academic Faculty Member / Lecturer
Management Consultant
Executive Coach / Corporate Trainer
Chief Innovation or Strategy Officer
Policy Advisor or Government Consultant
Author / Researcher / Thought Leader

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Program Details

Degree level: PhD

Tuition & Fees

Per year: AED 101,115
Per semester: AED 50,558

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of advanced business theories and practices, integrating cross-disciplinary insights and entrepreneurial strategies to address complex challenges in the field of business administration.
Conduct impactful research that contributes new knowledge to the field of business administration, utilizing advanced research methodologies, critical analysis, and innovative approaches to solve complex business problems.
Integrate advanced research frameworks that produce valuable insights and actionable recommendations to address key challenges in managerial practices.
Communicate research findings clearly and effectively in both practitioner and scholarly settings, addressing critical business challenges.
Synthesize ethical principles in research and execute decisions that uphold integrity and professional conduct, ensuring that sustainable business practices are considered in all decisions.

Academic Requirements

Successfully complete 54 credit hours
Achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Pass the DBA Program comprehensive examination.
Submit and successfully defend a doctoral dissertation.

Required Documents

attested official transcripts of last 3 years ( Grade 10-11-12 ) of high school and certificates/Diploma for British System ( Completion of Year 13 / Grade 12 of schooling)

an Equivalency Certificate from the Ministry of Education (MOE) ( Not applicable for the UAE System )

proof of English proficiency test ( If required )

UAE Military Letter (Applicable to male UAE nationals only)

Personal photo