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2. What is DBA?
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in
Data Science is a comprehensive 2-year
program designed to provide students with
advanced knowledge and skills in data science,
business analytics, and research methodology.
The program is structured into three stages:
Coursework Stage, Candidacy Stage, and
Dissertation Stage, each focusing on different
aspects of academic and professional
development.

4. ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA
Admission Requirements
1. Certified Copy of Master’s Degree and Transcripts:
Provide one certified copy of your master’s degree and
transcripts or an equivalent qualification.
2. Proof of English Proficiency: Submit proof of English
proficiency. Applicants who are English native speakers
are exempt from this requirement.
3. CV/Résumé: Include one copy of your CV or résumé
detailing your educational and professional background.
4. Letters of Recommendation: Submit two letters of
recommendation from individuals who can attest to your
academic and professional abilities.
5. Research Proposal: Provide a research proposal
outlining your reasons for pursuing a DBA and your
research interests. The proposal should be 3-5 pages
long.
6. Additional Requirements:
A GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in your master's degree or
equivalent.
A satisfactory score on the GMAT or GRE.
Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience.

5. Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
Application Form
Entrance Exam/ Profile
Shortlisting
Selection Letter (7 to 14 Days)
Pay $500 (Due upon Provisional
Approval)
Guide Allocation
.Pre DRC(Departmental
Research Committee)
Topic Finalization
Pay First Installment
How to Apply

6. Phase 4 Phase 5 Phase 6
Semester 1: Coursework Stage (30 ECTS)
Business & Ethics: Driving the Change -
4 ECTS
1.
Data Analysis - 4 ECTS
2.
Econometrics - 4 ECTS
3.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation - 4
ECTS
4.
Global Finance & Managerial
Accounting - 4 ECTS
5.
Leading Digital Transformation - 4
ECTS
6.
Value Based Strategy - 4 ECTS
7.
Research Methodology - 2 ECTS
8.
How to Apply
During the candidacy stage, students will:
Applying knowledge and skills
acquired in the coursework stage - 4
ECTS
1.
Finalizing research interests - 4 ECTS
2.
Developing research ideas - 4 ECTS
3.
Creating research proposal - 18 ECTS
4.
The research proposal will be evaluated in
a formal DBA colloquium to determine its
academic feasibility and contribution to
the field.
In the dissertation stage, students will:
Work independently under the
guidance of a promoter.
Execute the research culminating in
the doctoral dissertation.

7. Phase 7 Phase 8
Thesis Submission
Presentation
The viva voce (defends thesis
in front of a jury)
Convocation
Degree Award
How to Apply

8. Year 1 Year 2 Onwards
Year One consists of five taught modules
worth 180 UK Credits/60 ECTS Credits.
Successful students will be awarded Level 8
Diploma in Business Research and will
progress to Year Two where they will
undertake the final Practice Based Thesis
which will be completed in two years from
the beginning of the research. The maximum
duration allowed for the research is three
years and minimum is one year.
The purpose of Years One onwards is to
conduct, under supervision, a detailed and
research project, meeting the expectations
of research act doctoral level, and to write it
up in the form of a thesis.
Structure

9. WHY THIS COURSE ?
The DBA program focuses on
providing students with real-
world, business-oriented
critical thinking and problem-
solving skills and helps you to
acquire specific leadership
qualities designed for upper
management and executive
positions.
A DBA degree will definitely
increase the possibility of
expanding your salary
exponentially.
1 Critical skill acquisition 2 Multiple career opportunities 3 Financial rewards
The program results in a tangible
set of management and decision-
making skills and so a DBA
degree opens multiple career
opportunities. You will be well
prepared to go into any industry,
whether it be business,
education, government, or
healthcare.

10. The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) is a blended
part-time professional doctoral degree of international scope
and reputation, designed to enhance executive and professional
practice through the application of sound theory and rigorous
research into real and complex issues in business and
management. It enhances the capability of the learners to
develop their knowledge and understanding of business and
apply that in practice. The DBA is a university private degree.
The primary objective of the program is to develop personal,
consultancy, and theoretical skills in the context of rigorous and
relevant research in the field of business management.
What is a DBA?
FAQ

11. Can I apply for the program
without finalizing my research
topic?
Yes, you don’t need to finalize your research
topic to start the course. You may need to
finalize the broad subject area of interest and
the program team will advise you about your
chosen theme and assist you in finding a
sustainable research topic. The final research
topic should be approved prior to starting the
final research.
FAQ

12. Which research topics are
accepted?
All topics are accepted as long as your
research is connected to management. You
can choose from a variety of fields such as HR,
finance, marketing, organizational behavior,
international business, strategy and others.
FAQ

13. Is the DBA program
appropriate for professionals
with full-time employment?
Yes, the program is structured to
accommodate the busy schedules of full-time
professionals with a strong support system
that is highly flexible. At many places the
course duration is 36 months,but with us the
learner can complete it within 24 months or
can extend it to 48 months. It depends on the
time the learners have to invest in the
research.
FAQ

14. Who should consider a DBA?
Studying for a Doctorate of Business
Administration (DBA) is driven by a desire to
ignite real change in companies through data-
driven decision-making. The program will be
of particular benefit to experienced C- level
executives, senior managers, department
heads, consultants, management educators,
and entrepreneurs. The DBA experience
challenges the learner to sharpen critical and
analytical skills in research to become an
expert in his/her domain with a proven ability
to think outside the box.
FAQ

15. What steps can I take if I am
unable to complete the
program in 2 years?
It is possible to extend the duration for an
extra year with an additional fee.
FAQ

16. What if I have to exit the
program before the
completion of the research?
If the learner wants to leave the course
midway of research or at the start of the
research, he will have an option to choose for
an Exit Award. Exit award fee is applicable.
FAQ