Doctor of Business
Administration
- A Ph.D.-equivalent credential built for senior leaders
- Earn the "Dr." title while staying in your current role
- Pilot, prototype, and monetise your research with real organisations
- Specialise with PwC, KPMG, and Deloitte-certified electives
50+
Successful Batches
5,000+
Doctoral Candidates
25+
Countries Represented
92%
Promotion Rate
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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Golden Gate University, San Francisco (USA)- Ph.D.-equivalent credential
- PwC-certified electives
- Live residency modules
Why Pursue a Doctorate?
A DBA bridges the gap between academic rigour and executive practice — giving you the credential, network, and research skills to operate at the highest level.
Earn the 'Dr.' Title
A Ph.D.-equivalent professional doctorate recognised by leading corporates and academic institutions worldwide.
Stay in the Workforce
Designed for senior executives — study without stepping away from your leadership role.
Applied Research
Conduct real doctoral-level research on a business challenge your organisation faces right now.
Global Cohorts
Learn alongside CXOs and senior leaders from 25+ countries in live virtual and in-person residencies.
Industry-Certified Electives
Specialise with electives co-designed with PwC, KPMG, and Deloitte faculty.
Doctoral Mentoring
Every candidate is paired with a senior academic supervisor and an industry practice mentor.
Programme Curriculum
Three clearly-defined phases take you from research fundamentals to a fully-defended doctoral dissertation.
Doctoral Foundations
Months 1–6
- Philosophy of Management Research
- Advanced Quantitative Methods
- Qualitative & Mixed-Methods Research
- Academic Writing & Publication
Specialist Electives
Months 7–18
- Strategic Leadership in the Digital Age
- Global Financial Management
- Innovation & Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
- Organisational Behaviour & Change
Doctoral Research
Months 19–36
- Research Proposal & Ethics Review
- Field Data Collection
- Dissertation Drafting & Supervision
- Viva Voce & Defence
Eligibility &
Admission Criteria
Our doctoral programmes are selective. Admission is offered to senior executives who demonstrate both academic readiness and the intent to solve a significant business problem through research.
- Masters or MBA degree from a recognised university
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience
- At least 5 years in a senior management / leadership role
- Strong command of English (written and spoken)
- Submission of a research interest statement
- Successful completion of interview with admissions panel
Programme at a Glance
Duration
2 – 3 Years
Delivery Mode
Online + Residency
Cohort Size
Up to 25 Executives
Credential
Doctor of Business Administration
Industry Partners
PwC, KPMG, Deloitte
Avg. Career Impact
2× Salary / Board Appointment
Next Intake
September 2026
Global Tie-Ups
Our Tied-Up Universities
Every DBA is awarded by an accredited international partner university — earn a globally recognised doctorate without leaving your career.
San Francisco, California, USA
#1 US university for working professionals. DBA, Doctor of Technology, MBA + DBA pathway, and DBA in Emerging Technologies (Generative & Agentic AI).
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US-accredited Doctorate in Business Administration and dual-degree MBA + DBA with lifetime Edgewood alumni status.
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One of France's leading grande-école business schools, offering an internationally recognised Doctorate of Business Administration.
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Swiss quality-certified Doctor of Business Administration designed for senior executives across the globe.
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Part of Liverpool John Moores University — a top UK institution powering globally respected doctoral and executive programmes.
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Applications for the September 2026 cohort are open. Seats are limited to 25 executives per batch.