At EIMT, the DBA program is designed for experienced professionals who want to achieve an even higher level of mastery in business and management principles, putting theory into practice. Our program is highly relevant, and our graduates are highly successful in their careers, applying the knowledge they have gained through this program to real industry challenges.
The program is delivered by highly qualified and credentialled faculties who blend cutting-edge academic knowledge and practical experience. In each course, they will share their expertise in contemporary research issues in their specific field. This will allow DBA candidates to understand the current research directions and their application to real industry challenges.
The Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is a three-year doctorate program developed for high-achieving professionals who want to enhance their business education via original research. The program can be completed full-time within three years in online mode. The doctorate program at EIMT offers future generations of senior executives an opportunity like no other by providing a three-year curriculum with courses on advanced management techniques alongside research methods. This program enables future leaders in the business to be able to think of innovative solutions for modern problems that companies face today. Such as leadership strategy and innovation tools.
The European Institute of Management and Technology delivers the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) program in online mode. The course structure of DBA is highly structured and has passed many quality standards. As the program is offered in online mode, so there is a possibility that multiple batches may be running or taking admission at the same time. Although all batches will be in the flexible mode so you can start & postpone the program whenever you want. Each DBA candidate gets ample amount of guidance from the assigned supervisor / Research Faculty and also gets support from the EIMT alumni base/community or our international expert group.
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Programme Highlights
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36 Months online Program. - Specially Designed for Working Professionals.
- No GMAT/ GRE required.
- International Networking Opportunities.
- Highly Qualified Industry Experienced Faculties.
- Focused & Unique Curriculum.
- Dissertation on live project for an organization.
- One-on-one mentorship for all educational goals.
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Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
Program Goals and Objectives
- Master the necessary skills to communicate effectively, thoughtfully, and compassionately within the global management field.
- Master the skills to work in multicultural organisational in a globalised society.
- Engage in decision-making ethically and compassionately.
- Apply, synthesise, analyse, and integrate knowledge of business, technology, and other fields to arrive at innovative solutions to organisational problems.
- Master the ability to develop, analyse and communicate empirical scholarly work.
- Develop the competencies to be an effective strategic globle manager.
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Committed to Quality, Dedicated to You.
The Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) program is delivered in a fully online format, which combines face-to-face sessions with online support. This program will let you improve your understanding of management theories, new research issues, and methodologies via coursework. You will have the opportunity delve into academic knowledge and reflect on your experience while focusing on your research problem.
Doctorate in Business Administration
- Eligibility : Masters
- Duration: 36 Months
- Enrolment: Being online - Throughout the Year
Why Earn your DBA with EIMT
EIMT Unique Curriculum
The curriculum is relevant and focused, providing you the opportunity to develop unique individualised projects.
Application of Knowledge
The Program allows you to apply management theories and put them into practice.
Industry Experience Faculty
Work with credentialled faculty with years of industry experience.
Sequencing
Courses are designed to build on knowledge and sequentially.
Online Program
Courses are designed to be delivered in online mode.
Speed to Completion
You can complete the entire program in approximately three years.
Practitioner-Based Project/Dissertation
You begin work on your final project immediately so no extra time is needed to complete the project/dissertation.
Transfer Credits
You can transfer up to nine doctoral credits into the program.
No GMAT/GRE
You do not need to take the GMAT or GREs only if you wish to be considered for scholarships.
No Residency
You do not need to adhere to a residency requirement.
Individual Study Plan | Practitioner Based Project/Dissertation:
The first step for the scholars is to draft their preliminary research proposal. This proposal can be an 8-10 page document that consists of essential factors of the DBA program. We have set up a pre-defined template to speed up the process of completion. The Scholars are advised to have the initial research proposal ready within the first month of enrolment and submit it. The appointed supervisor or Research faculty will provide feedback on the same. A Template for the preliminary research proposal can be found here.
One can consider the following points while selecting his/her topic for the research project.
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A single-subject study that evaluates a new or innovative intervention, business venture, etc.
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An Action Research or Participatory Action Research project | A program evaluation.
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A field study that examines theoretical predictions;
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A survey study examining opinions, attitudes, or practices within a field or discipline;
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A business process improvement.
These examples illustrate that all project topics require extensive knowledge of the literature about specific subject areas and the sophistication of how a project is developed and presented. Conducting these projects provides students with experiences that create expertise in their focused areas and prepare them to be effective practitioner-scholars. To achieve this goal, it is recommended that students pursue a topic where they already have extensive practical experience.
Important Information Regarding DBA Program
Program Delivery
The Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is a research-based full time doctorate program delivered through a blended learning paradigm comprising of course work, research, workshops, seminars, conference participation, and integration.
You may combine your classroom learning and research with your current job experience to make a difference in your chosen profession.
Professional Professors
The faculty at EIMT has a deep understanding of the field and is selected for their excellence in teaching. The students will be given an unparalleled education by learning from some of today's most talented academicians, all while being honored with multiple awards!
We collaborate with several renowned, top scholars around the world. We believe that knowledge comes from a mix of talented and highly skilled professors who gained important experience in an industry context.
Admission Requirements:
Learners should be in possession of a minimum EQF Level 7 full qualification in management, business or a relevant area.Language Competence:
Learners must have a thorough command of written and spoken English. One of the following pieces of evidence is compulsory.
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Applicants only need their degree certificate and transcripts if their degree is from a university located in UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa.
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Where English is not the first language, applicants may need to provide the minimum English qualification IELTS 5.5 (with no less than 5.0 in each component).
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Alternatively, Learners can prove their knowledge of English by having a degree that was taught or researched in English. During such a degree, all tutorials, supervision, and assessment should have been conducted in English. This degree must be academic. Applicants cannot use a vocational degree as proof.
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Other substantial evidence of English Proficiency may be considered.
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Applicants may be required to undertake a Pre-Sessional English Programme at an additional cost to ensure that they have a standard of English, appropriate to this level of study. If applicants do not pass this course, they will not be permitted to study this programme.
Application Go Through:
Applications are only accepted online. Once the application form is received, our team looks after a past performance and future potential and will contact you accordingly.
What is Next?
Once the Admission Committee reviews your application with positive response, you will receive a letter of admission. Having processed the payment, you will receive an email with your login credentials and will be granted access to our Learn Management System.
Graduation Requirements:
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DBA Candidates must earn a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher and be in good academic standing.
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All program requirements must be completed, including the final dissertation/thesis submission.
The Curriculum
The DBA programme at EIMT is structured to ensure scholars complete their studies within a three-year timeframe. Extensions are typically not provided. The programme is primarily divided into three phases:-
1) Course Work: This phase generally is your first semester and comprises selection, and course work on different aspects of your program like research methods, quantitative and qualitative methods, and techniques. This phase ends with the finalisation of the topic of your research and the allocation of supervisor or research faculty. There will be multiple seminars and presentations in this phase.
2) Research Lab: This phase generally is a mix of your second and third semester. This generally includes data collection and analysis. This phase includes your synopsis submissions and monthly progress report submission after every six months. This phase also includes multiple seminars and presentations.
3) Doctoral Thesis: This phase is generally your third to sixth-semester phase that includes thesis write-up, committee reviews, thesis re-write-ups, viva voices (oral defenses), and award of the doctorate.
During each of these phases, the scholar will be guided and supervised by a supervisor or research faculty.
1) Course Work: This phase generally is your first semester and comprises selection, and course work on different aspects of your program like research methods, quantitative and qualitative methods, and techniques. This phase ends with the finalisation of the topic of your research and the allocation of supervisor or research faculty. There will be multiple seminars and presentations in this phase.
2) Research Lab: This phase generally is a mix of your second and third semester. This generally includes data collection and analysis. This phase includes your synopsis submissions and monthly progress report submission after every six months. This phase also includes multiple seminars and presentations.
3) Doctoral Thesis: This phase is generally your third to sixth-semester phase that includes thesis write-up, committee reviews, thesis re-write-ups, viva voices (oral defenses), and award of the doctorate.
During each of these phases, the scholar will be guided and supervised by a supervisor or research faculty.
The proposed curriculum has these distinctive features:
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Progressively master and apply management theories;
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Provide cohesiveness within each semester, with an identified theme to connect learning and outcomes;
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Competencies are organised within three major areas: (1) Managerial Foundational Skills (2) Global Management Skills and (3) Technical Skills;
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A capstone project, e.g. dissertation to demonstrate summative knowledge;
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A built-in curriculum cohesion approach, with a clear pathway to program completion.
PPROGRAM STRUCTURE
Year-1
| Ref No. | Module Title | ECTS |
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| DBA804 | Developing Research Capability | 10 |
| DBA805 | Advanced Research Design and Methodologies | 20 |
| DBA704 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 10 |
| DBA720 | Strategic Financial Management | 10 |
| DBA735 | Strategic Marketing | 10 |
| TOTAL | 60 |
Year-2
| Ref No. | Module Title | ECTS |
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| DBA801 | Managing Strategic Change | 10 |
| DBA802 | Project Development, Planning and Management | 10 |
| DBA803 | Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Potential | 10 |
| DBA713 | Supply Chain and Operations Management | 10 |
| DBA734 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 10 |
| DBA736 | Globalisation and Corporate Governance | 10 |
| TOTAL | 60 |
Year-3
| Ref No. | Module Title | ECTS |
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| DBA806 | Research and dissertation | 60 |
| TOTAL | 60 |
DBA Course Structure
(Duration Wise in detail)
Within 1st Month:
- Invitation to Enrolment for the DBA Program.
- DBA Program Entrance Test.
- Personal Interview by the Department Research Committee (DRC) of the entrance test qualified candidates.
Within 2nd - 7th Month:
- Selection For Course Work.
- Fee Submission For Course Work.
- Beginning of Course Work and Allocation of Supervisor / Research Faculty.
Within 8th - 10th Month:
- Synopsis Submission in five copies.
- RDC (Research Department Committee) work starts.
Within 10th - 12th Month:
- Fee Submission after 3 months of RDC.
- 5-6 monthly progress reports submission duly signed by supervisor electronically.
Within 13th - 33th Month*:
- Fee Submission after 6 months of RDC.
- 6 monthly progress reports submission duly signed by the supervisor electronically.
- Pre Submission Defence Committee (PSDC)
- Thesis Submission in five copies duly signed by supervisor.
Within 34th - 36th Month:
- Final Viva-voice (after receiving reports from External Examiners).
- Award of Doctorate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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If I applied previously but my application was rejected, may I reapply?
Yes, you may reapply. You will need to fill out a completely new online application for this purpose.
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How much time should I spend on coursework each week?
Approximately 6 hours of work per week. This may include lecture videos, readings, discussions and assessments.
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What kind of support is available?
As an online student, you will have access to several types of support resources when you need help or guidance, beginning with new student orientation. Other services include a help desk for technical issues, a student services coordinator, financial aid advisers and more.
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Can I earn a DBA without an MBA?
Yes. Most doctorate programs require a master’s degree, but not necessarily an MBA. Students with an MBA, however, are prepared for the training and expertise that comes at the doctorate level.
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Is a DBA better than an MBA?
Not necessarily. A DBA is a top-level business degree that builds on MBA coursework and applied experiences in the workplace. DBA programs are usually intended to be the next step for MBA students.
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Is it necessary to pass GRE/GMAT to enrol for DBA at EIMT ?
Students are not required to take the GMAT/GRE examination. However, scores from these exams can be used for scholarship* consideration. In order to check the necessary requirements for admission, please visit the admission requirements section.
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Are there any interactions possible with other students?
The online programs offer students to discuss various topics on our EIMT Connect platform.
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How can I access the online learning platform?
Once you are officially enroled, we will provide you with all the details, instructions and your login information.
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Will I receive a paper certificate after graduation?
Each student will receive their certificate by email as well as we can send the paper certificate via postal mail.
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Will I have a personal Supervisor?
Each student will receive a personal supervisor or research faculty once they are enroled in the program. The personal supervisor or research faculty is here to support you regarding any administrative issues or general questions regarding the program.
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When do I need to choose my Research Topic ?
After your successful enrolment, you need to finalise your research topic within 6 months.
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What is the duration of the DBA program?
The DBA program can be completed in 2.5-3 years in average. This depends on the time availability and motivation of the student.
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What are the delivery methods of the DBA program?
We offer only online mode DBA program. This program is suitable for working professionals and allows full flexibility.
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What are the payment methods that are available for the DBA program?
We offer single payments where we grant a reduction of 10% in the total tuition fees or payments in multiple installments. We want to provide financial support to our students while giving them full financial flexibility while studying. You can pay your fees online from any part of the world.