Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
Program Overview
A Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is the highest academic qualification in management. It is designed for people who want to study business deeply, create new strategies, and make a positive impact on management practices through research and leadership.
Program Structure
Key Features
The coursework phase provides the foundation for research and advanced study in management.
Core Modules : Year – 1
- Introduction To Research Methods
- Applied Research in Organizational Behavior & Leadership
- Contemporary Research in Business Analytics
- Innovation & Sustainability: Research Perspectives
- Action Research Approaches in Operations Management
- Specialization Modules (based on the student’s approved research interest)
Year – 2 Guide Allocation & Research Proposal
- Allocation of a PhD-qualified Research Guide aligned with the approved research domain
- Preparation & presentation of a comprehensive research proposal under the guidance of the allocated guide
- Review and approval by the Doctoral Committee / Research Advisory Board
Year – 3 Research & Dissertation
- Conducting original research under the continuous guidance of the PhD-qualified research guide
- Periodic progress reviews by the Doctoral Committee
- * Drafting, submission & successful defense of the doctoral dissertation
The coursework phase provides the foundation for research and advanced study in management.
Core Modules : Year – 1
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Applied Research in Organizational Behavior & Leadership
- Contemporary Research in Business Analytics
- Innovation And Sustainability Research Perspectives
- Action Research Approaches in Operations Management
- Specialization Modules (based on the student’s approved research interest)
Year – 2 Guide Allocation & Research Proposal
- Allocation of a PhD-qualified Research Guide aligned with the approved research domain
- Preparation & presentation of a comprehensive research proposal under the guidance of the allocated guide
- Review and approval by the Doctoral Committee / Research Advisory Board
Year – 3 Research & Dissertation
- Conducting original research under the continuous guidance of the PhD-qualified research guide
- Periodic progress reviews by the Doctoral Committee
- Drafting, submission & successful defense of the doctoral dissertation
Pre-Requisites
Postgraduate degree (Master's)
Minimum 15 Years Professional Experience
Mode of Exam
Study Centre : 3hrs/ Paper
Online Exam : 15 dyas
Our courses equip students with the skills to excel as managers, enhancing productivity, strategic thinking, and policy formulation for organizational success.
Contact Info
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- enquiry@nbs.org.in
- Nelson Business School 2nd Floor, EAPL Ascent, No. 6-3-252/3, Above HDFC Bank, Opp: Taj Deccan, Erramanzil, Banjara Hills Main Road, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500082.
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