DBA in Human Capital & Organisational Design
Rushford Business School (Switzerland)
"Reshape how organisations attract, develop, and retain their greatest asset — people"
- 3 phases · 17 modules · 2.5 Years programme
- Earn the internationally recognised "Dr." title
- Dissertation on a live business challenge in your organisation
- Cohort of up to 22 senior executives from 25+ countries
Duration
2.5 Years
Phases
3
Modules
17
Cohort
Up to 22
Credential
DBA
Delivery
Online
About This Programme
The DBA in Human Capital & Organisational Design is built for CHROs, people analytics leaders, and talent strategists who want to elevate HR from a support function to a value-creating research discipline. You will investigate employee experience, workforce analytics, and organisational design through rigorous doctoral methods.
The programme blends behavioural science, systems thinking, and advanced HR analytics. Your dissertation will produce original evidence on a workforce challenge your organisation faces — from hybrid work effectiveness to succession planning at scale.
Learning Outcomes
Eligibility & Admission
- Masters or MBA from a recognised institution
- 10+ years professional experience
- 5+ years in HR, OD, L&D, or people leadership
- Research interest statement on a people/culture topic
- Interview with programme director
Programme Structure
3 phases · 17 modules · 2.5 Years
Research & HR Science Foundations
Specialist People Electives
Doctoral Dissertation
Career Outcomes
Where our DBA graduates lead
Chief Human Resources Officer
₹ 50L – 1.8Cr PA
VP – People & Culture
₹ 35L – 80L PA
Organisational Development Consultant
₹ 25L – 60L PA
92%
Executive Promotion Rate
2×
Avg. Salary Multiplier
18 mo
Avg. Time to Next Role
Programme Faculty
Dr. Ananya Sharma
Programme Director · PhD Cambridge · Ex-Unilever Global HR Director
Prof. David O'Brien
Organisational Design Lead · DBA INSEAD · McKinsey OD Practice · Author of 'Designing Work'
Candidate Reviews
Programme Rating
Total reviews
The DBA transformed how I engage with my board. I now bring evidence, not just intuition, to every strategic discussion. The dissertation process was challenging but incredibly rewarding.
Worth every rupee. The faculty are genuinely at the top of their field. My supervisor pushed me in ways that made the research genuinely original. Got promoted to Group CEO three months after defending.
Demanding programme — but that's the point. The cohort of fellow executives is itself worth the investment. The network I've built across 18 countries is invaluable.
Doctor of Business Administration
DBA
Corporate Academy
Awarded on successful defence
Earn the "Dr." Title
Upon successful defence of your dissertation, you are awarded the Doctor of Business Administration — a credential recognised by leading corporations, academic institutions, and regulatory bodies worldwide. Add it to your LinkedIn, email signature, and board profile.
- Globally recognised 'Dr.' title
- Alumni network of 5,000+ doctoral graduates
- Eligible for academic appointments at leading B-schools
- Verified by partner accreditation bodies
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this programme only for HR professionals?
No. The programme welcomes business leaders, organisational psychologists, L&D directors, and anyone with a senior role involving people and culture, even if their job title is not in HR.
Will I need to conduct interviews with employees?
Many dissertations involve primary qualitative research — interviews, surveys, or focus groups. We guide you through ethics approval, consent processes, and confidentiality frameworks.
What analytics tools are covered?
The programme covers R for statistical analysis, NVivo for qualitative coding, Power BI for HR dashboards, and survey platforms including Qualtrics.
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Upcoming Intakes
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