Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Programme Overview

The DBA supports experienced leaders to produce original research that addresses a significant organisational or sector challenge. It combines advanced research training, expert supervision and a doctoral thesis.

Delivered by London International College, this programme combines rigorous academic content with a strongly applied approach: every module is built around the situations, decisions and challenges professionals actually face. You will learn alongside an international cohort, exchange experience across sectors, and apply new tools to your own organisation from the first module onwards.

What You Will Study

Core modules are designed to build capability step by step — from foundations to applied mastery.

• 01 Strategic Management & Decision-Making
• 02 Leading People & High-Performance Teams
• 03 Financial Acumen for Leaders
• 04 Innovation & Change Leadership
• 05 Global Business Environment
• 06 Organisational Culture & Governance
• 07 Advanced Research Design & Methodology
• 08 Doctoral Thesis & Viva Voce

What You Will Achieve

• Design and execute strategy in complex, competitive environments
• Lead teams, departments and organisations through change with confidence
• Interpret financial and market data to support high-quality decisions
• Build a personal leadership approach grounded in ethics and governance

Assessment & Delivery

Progress is assessed through structured doctoral milestones — a confirmed research proposal, taught research-methods modules, progression reviews, and finally the doctoral thesis defended at a viva voce examination.

Entry Requirements

A master's degree in a related field, normally with merit or above.
Substantial professional experience (typically 5+ years) in a relevant leadership or specialist role.
A viable research proposal addressing a significant challenge in professional practice.
English language: IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent.