Description
The doctorate combines modules in advanced management theory and practice alongside training in the necessary methodologies and techniques to carry out research in business and management. The main aim of our Doctorate of Business Administration is to assist professionals who wish to enhance, contribute and transform how they work. Throughout the DBA, you will cover essential concepts of business management and research, including management and administrative theories, research and business models as well as research methods. From this, you will develop problem-solving and decision-making skills which are vital for successful management in the business sector. Additionally, you will learn how to apply management research techniques and concepts to the drafting of a business-related thesis.
The last two years of the programme will be dedicated to carrying out research and preparing a dissertation on a relevant topic of your choice. Our unique approach to the DBA involves both experienced academics and senior business professionals to help mentor your through your research.
Delivery: Blended (on campus and online)*
Duration: 4 years (possibility for direct entry in year 3)
2022 & 2023 Intakes: February, May, October
Campus: Berlin
Degree awarded by Università Telematica Internazionale UNINETTUNO.
As DBA is not an official Italian title, it is offered in the form of a high calibre professional qualification.
Teaching takes place Monday to Saturdays, during morning, afternoon, or evening sessions.
During the online modules, students will have the opportunity to attend extracurricular face-to-face seminars. Also, they will be able to access the online version of the modules they will attend on campus.
Tuition fees:
Price: €15,000/ year (International and EU students)
Save 30% on tuition fees effective June 2022.
Terms and conditions apply. Find out more here.
What you'll learn
- Conduct primary and secondary research in order to understand and develop evidence-based practice
- Analyse contemporary approaches to management research and develop a strategic approach to research design
- Describe and critique concepts of project appraisal, and design a framework for monitoring and evaluating a project or programme
- Describe and critique current concepts, models and theories of quality assurance in business research
- Demonstrate an understanding of theories and practices which underpin effective, efficient and equitable management policies and practices
- Possess conceptual understanding of management and leadership thinking that enables students to reflect on and evaluate critically both current research and its application to the practice of leadership in a business context
- Improve the understanding of management and leadership at the business workplace by transforming research-informed teaching into practice
Curriculum
- • Introduction to Doctoral Studies • Globalization and Economic Policy • Research Methods • Research in Organizational Dynamics • Research in Business Statistics
- • Research in Business Administration and Strategy • Research in Finance • Final Dissertation – Part 1 • Final dissertation – Part 2