The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Times College is designed for experienced professionals who want to explore leadership, innovation, and advanced business research at the highest academic level. It’s not just about studying management theories but about questioning them, testing them, and using those insights to influence real organizational change.
A DBA is a professional doctorate focused on business practice rather than purely academic research (like a PhD). The Times College DBA program in Abu Dhabi helps you connect your career experience with advanced scholarly inquiry.
Our teaching will help you learn how to approach problems through:
It’s demanding, yes, but also deeply rewarding because it’s about transforming experience into expertise.
The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic learning with practical application. You will start with foundational modules in research methods and leadership before progressing to specialized areas aligned with your interests.
Key Subjects Include:
The final phase of the program involves developing a doctoral dissertation, which is an original piece of applied research addressing a real business issue within your sector.
DBA graduates often advance to senior executive roles, consultancy, policy-making, or academia.
Many get into roles such as:
The program equips you with both credibility and capability. You will graduate as a leader and also a thinker capable of driving change.
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Typically, it takes between 3 and 4 years. Also, it depends on your research pace and professional commitments.
Yes, both are doctoral degrees. But a PhD focuses on theory-building, while the DBA focuses on applied research in business contexts.
Yes, our DBA program in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, or the UAE is structured to accommodate working professionals with flexible schedules and guided supervision.
You can explore topics related to leadership, innovation, digital transformation, sustainability, or any field relevant to your professional experience.
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