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About the Programme

What is a Doctor of Business Administration?

The DBA is the highest professional doctorate in business designed specifically for senior executives, founders, and industry leaders who want doctoral-level rigour without stepping away from their careers.

Applied Research Focus

Solve real business problems through a practice-based dissertation, not abstract theory.

36-Month Duration

Complete your doctorate in 3 years while continuing your professional role full-time.

Fully Online & Flexible

Study from anywhere in the world. No campus relocations required.

AACSB & ACBSP Accredited

Globally recognised accreditation from the world's foremost business education bodies.

Find Your Ideal DBA Track

Answer 6 quick questions, then get your personalised recommendation.

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Entrepreneur / Business Owner
CXO (CEO / CFO / CTO / COO / CMO)
VP / Director / HOD / Senior Manager
Consultant / Other
Academic / Researcher / Faculty
The 'Dr.' title – recognition and credibility
Career advancement to CXO / Board level
Become a full-time professor in Indian universities
Publish research / Contribute to academia
Build authority for consulting / speaking / writing
Less than 3 years
3 to 7 years
7 to 15 years
15+ years
Not Working Right now
IT / Tech / Software
Banking & Financial Services (BFSI)
Consulting
Healthcare / Pharma
Real Estate / Infrastructure
Education / EdTech
Other
Will I actually finish while working?
Will my company / industry respect it?
Is it worth the money & time?
Will it help me teach / supervise PhDs?
4–8 hrs
8–12 hrs
12+ hrs
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Specialisations

DBA Tracks Available at Rushford

Choose the specialisation that aligns with your industry expertise and career ambition.

Strategy & LeadershipOrganisational design, corporate governance, executive leadership
Digital Transformation & AIFinTech, data strategy, automation, platform economics
Entrepreneurship & InnovationVenture building, intrapreneurship, startup ecosystems
Finance & EconomicsCapital markets, risk management, corporate finance
Sustainability & ESGClimate finance, impact investing, ESG reporting
Global MarketingConsumer behaviour, brand strategy, digital marketing
Who Should Apply

Is the Rushford DBA Right for You?

Senior Executives

C-Suite, VPs and Directors seeking board-level credibility.

Entrepreneurs

Founders wanting research-backed frameworks for scaling.

Aspiring Academics

Professionals transitioning into teaching or research.

Consultants

Independent advisors building a doctorate to differentiate.

Global Professionals

International managers seeking European credentials.

Research-Driven Leaders

Professionals wanting to publish and shape industry practice.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Applicants typically need a Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) and at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
The programme is designed to be completed in 36 months (3 years) on a part-time, online basis.
A DBA focuses on applied, practitioner research while a PhD is primarily theoretical and academic.
Tuition starts from approximately €4,500 with scholarship options available.
Yes, within the first trimester subject to academic advisor approval.
Yes, Rushford holds AACSB and ACBSP accreditations, giving the degree strong international standing.