Doctor of Business Administration
American Management University · USA
Duration
1–3 years
Fee
$6,000
Credits
120
Specialisations
22
Overview
About the programme
Where does a senior career go once the obvious steps are behind it? The Doctor of Business Administration from the American Management University (AMU) is one answer.
It runs one to three years and is written for people already deep into their working lives. The method is individual mentorship rather than mass instruction, supported by current professional resources, and the subject is how global business actually behaves. Senior executives who had assumed advanced higher education was no longer open to them find that this internationally recognised DBA is exactly that. Expect complex problems, a strategic view that keeps widening, and growth that is as personal as it is professional.
It runs one to three years and is written for people already deep into their working lives. The method is individual mentorship rather than mass instruction, supported by current professional resources, and the subject is how global business actually behaves. Senior executives who had assumed advanced higher education was no longer open to them find that this internationally recognised DBA is exactly that. Expect complex problems, a strategic view that keeps widening, and growth that is as personal as it is professional.
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$6,000
or $1,200 now, then 6 × $800
- Eligibility
- Masters with 5 years of work experience
Key Highlights of Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program
Programme highlights
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What a Professionally Distinguished DBA Puts Within Reach
A doctorate settles the question of standing. Experienced professionals use it to move into C-suite and strategic leadership roles without having to argue for the seat first.
Academic rigour and business application are not separate exercises here. Your doctoral project is the thing that drives innovation inside a real organisation.
Analysing, interpreting and resolving genuinely complex business problems — with each step carrying research behind it rather than instinct.
A professional doctoral degree changes how your profile reads wherever it lands: depth of expertise, sustained commitment, and clear leadership distinction.
Senior business consulting, high-level advisory work and professional teaching all open at this level, and the qualification is what makes the approach credible.
Delivery is flexible, online or blended, and designed around people already holding down a demanding job.
A dissertation that contributes something your field can genuinely use is how a reputation inside that field gets built.
Lead on insight rather than instinct, and the impact reaches past your own organisation into the communities it serves.
Curriculum
What you study
10 units · 120 cr
- Business Module · 50
- Doctoral Research Thesis · 70
- Marketing and Business Environment10
- Mastering Leadership: Theories and Concepts10
- Organisational Change and Development in Management System10
- Stategic Management10
- Specialization Subject10
- Research Methodology & Thesis Project10
- Doctoral Research Project Literature Support10
- Doctoral Research Project Research Methodology10
- Doctoral Research Project Results and Funding10
- Doctoral Research Project Conclusions and Recomendations30
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Banking & Financial Services Management
- Business Analytics
- Construction Management
- Data and Cyber Security
- Digital Marketing Management
- Entreprenuership Management
- Environmental Management
- Executive Leadership
- Finance Management
- General Management
- Global Business Management
- Health Science & Hospital Management
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Oil and Gas Management
- Production and Operations Management
- Project Management
- Quality Management
- Risk & Safety Management
- Sales and Marketing Management
- Total Credits
- 120
Fees
What it costs
Paying in Full — Early Payment Discount
$5,700
$6,000 less $300 when settled within the first month
- Settle the total fees within the first month of enrolment and 300 USD comes off.
Please note: an additional fee of USD 1,500 applies where the DBA programme runs beyond its stated duration of 2 years.
Admission
How you get in
Applicants to the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme qualify through the eligibility route below:
Eligibility
Masters with 5 years of work experience
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Awarded by
American Management University
USA
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About American Management University
American Management University · USA
American Management University (AMU) is a global institution built around executive education and professional recognition. It is headquartered in Paris, with regional centres on the U.S. West Coast, California, and delivers the MBA, DBA and Honorary Doctorate professional degrees online — written for senior professionals and industry leaders, and holding professional rigour and practical relevance in the same frame.
The Doctor of Business Administration is AMU's recognition of real achievement in leadership, innovation and service. Global exposure, ethical leadership and professional excellence sit at the centre of the institution, which exists to help accomplished people strengthen their credentials and leave a lasting mark on the business world.
The Doctor of Business Administration is AMU's recognition of real achievement in leadership, innovation and service. Global exposure, ethical leadership and professional excellence sit at the centre of the institution, which exists to help accomplished people strengthen their credentials and leave a lasting mark on the business world.
Membership
- ASIC
- IACBE
- IABP
Accredited by
- MACCA
- ACCREDITAT (TESOL 120-hour program only)
- ICHE
Accredited & member of
The qualification awarded
Participants who meet the programme requirements are awarded a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree by the American Management University.
Certificate
What you receive
A sample of the certificate awarded on completing the Doctor of Business Administration, issued by American Management University.
Graduates
What they say afterwards
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Zareeb Mohammed
“Abdulhafed Mohammed Abdullah Almagrabi Designation - HSSE Director Course - DBA Amu , Country - Libya With over 19 years of leadership in safety, environmental management, and social responsibility within the global oil and gas sector, I am pursuing my DBA at through IIBM Global Institute of Business Management, which has been a transformative journey. Ketan, the program’s flexibility, academic depth, and global relevance allow me to grow intellectually while continuing my professional impact.”
Ogha jammon
“Pansaw Nyassi Designation – Technical Advisor Course – DBA, Switzerland Country - Gambia Hi, my name is Ogha jammon and I’ve been a student at IIBM Global Institute of Business Management. The guidance and mentorship from the faculty have been invaluable. I’ve had the chance to collaborate with like-minded individuals and have grown both academically and personally. The hands-on learning opportunities are second to none, and I’m confident I’m ready to take on the world.”
Byran jakob
“Byran jakob Company – Richmond Course – DBA Country - United Arab Emirates Hi, I’ve been a student at the IIBM Global Institute of Business Management. From the moment I joined, I’ve felt supported by amazing faculty and surrounded by driven peers. The professors are knowledgeable and genuinely care about our success. The resources and workshops have helped me grow both academically and personally. I’m confident this education will prepare me for real-world success.”
Graduates
What they say afterwards
1 / 3
“Abdulhafed Mohammed Abdullah Almagrabi Designation - HSSE Director Course - DBA Amu , Country - Libya With over 19 years of leadership in safety, environmental management, and social responsibility within the global oil and gas sector, I am pursuing my DBA at through IIBM Global Institute of Business Management, which has been a transformative journey. Ketan, the program’s flexibility, academic depth, and global relevance allow me to grow intellectually while continuing my professional impact.”
Zareeb Mohammed
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