Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
The Doctorate in Business Administration is a terminal degree rooted in relevance and applied research. It is a professional doctorate for those made to do – our students come from various backgrounds, from executives in multinational companies, and lecturers at several universities to founders of their businesses. The program leverages Hult’s experience in teaching practical business education and conducting research in a global context to help experienced businesspeople driven to advance their own careers and shape the future of business.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE & CONTENT
Your DBA at a glance
The Hult DBA is a flexible, accelerated 2.5 year program with a combination of structured online classes and on-campus residencies at our campuses around the world. Our unique educational approach takes you beyond business to study every topic through a global lens, master working cross-culturally, leverage disruptive technologies to shape the future, and develop the deep self-awareness needed to lead effectively and with confidence.
The Hult DBA is a US degree, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
FORMAT & LOCATIONS
Challenge-focused doctoral curriculum
Online Seminars
Attend regular live online sessions with your cohort to discuss your learnings with Hult and guest faculty, who also act as your mentors and peers.
On-campus residencies
Three times each year, you’ll travel to one of Hult’s campuses in the US, UK and UAE.
Independent study
You’ll be required to complete readings, online tutorials, and asynchronous online learning as well as deliver regular written submissions.
FEES
What does it cost?
Your DBA is an important investment and we will work closely with you during the application process to find the best options to fund your program. The below shows the program fee in USD but please note it does not include books and course materials or travel expenses.
99,000 USD
Link to Full terms and conditions can be found here https://www.hult.edu/en/legal/terms-and-conditions/ Hult International Business School reserves the right to make changes in the courses offered, requirements for graduation, locations, tuition, fees, and accommodation at any time without notice.
NEXT STEPS
Applying to Hult’s DBA Program
If you’re made to do, then the chances are, you’re made for Hult. We assess candidates individually based on the strength of their whole profile and take the time to get to know your unique value and skillset. Your drive and your mindset are important indicators of your success here, and we value them as much as your proven achievements.
Entry requirements
– Master’s degree – 8+ years of work experience – Significant business maturity – Proficiency in English (i.e. TOEFL/IELTS) Go to hult.edu/apply
Rigorously relevant research
Relevance is at the center of every aspect of academic study in this DBA. You’ll focus on problems rooted in impact from your own professional experience and create new tools to help your company—and others like it—solve these problems.
Advance your career—and business practice
Pioneer management solutions with a new kind of DBA that aims to empower the next generation of senior business leaders to find new answers to new questions. You’ll make a meaningful contribution to global business practice while advancing your own career.
Join a fast, flexible program
The Hult DBA is a 30-month (2.5 year) program with a combination of structured online learning that can be completed anywhere and three residencies per year at our global campuses
OUTPUT
Deliver relevant results
3 publishable papers
By the completion of your program, you will have written three academic papers suitable for publication.
2 practicums
Lead two workshops that guide students, clients, or peers from your company through the application of your solution
1 dissertation
Your final dissertation is comprised of the integration of all your projects into a single coherent report, that presents your conclusions and reflects all of your analyses and learnings. Finally, you will defend this dissertation in front of a panel of academic scholars.
CLASS PROFILE
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INDUSTRY PROFILE
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