Doctor of Business Administration

at Abu Dhabi University

Modules

• COMM 1 Communication and Leadership

• METH 1 Introduction to Business Research

• METH 2A Qualitative Methods for Research I

• METH 2B Qualitative Methods for Research II

• METH 3A Quantitative Methods for Research I

• METH 3B Quantitative Methods for Research II

• MGMT 1 Management of Change and Innovation

• MGMT 2 Seminar in Strategic Management

• MGMT 3 Leadership

• MGMT 4 Seminar in Organization Theory and Behavior

• MGMT 5 Managerial Decision Making

• MGMT 6 Global Issues in Business

• RSCH 1 Research Proposal

• COMM 2 Dissertation Writing

• RSCH 2 Dissertation

Phase I: Coursework including Research Proposal

During Phase I, the students will learn about research methodologies and also attend a range of seminars in management. The first phase provides a solid foundation in research methodologies and techniques in methodological courses; exposes the students to a range of coursework in management in the core courses; and culminates in the development of a research proposal.

Phase II: Dissertation

During Phase II, students will work on the approval of their research proposal. During this phase, students do not have regularly scheduled classes rather they work closely with their dissertation committee on the completion of their dissertation and publication of their manuscript in a peer reviewed journal.

Masters Degree
 

Directly related discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4.00-point scale, from an accredited university recognized by the UAE’s Ministry of Education- Higher Education Affairs.

Personal Assessment
 

Applicants will be required to complete a panel interview with the DBA’s Admission Selection Committee and will only be offered admission if the interview is deemed successful.

English language proficiency requirements
 

For programs taught in English, a minimum score range of 1400 - 1525 on the English language portion of the EmSAT examination, or its equivalent on other national or internationally-recognized tests that are approved by the CAA, such as TOEFL scores of 213 CBT (Computer-Based Test), 79 - 80 IBT (Internet-Based Test), 550 PBT (Paper-Based Test), or 6.0 IELTS (taken at Amideast or Knowledge Group), or their equivalent. 
 

Applicants with CGPA’s and English Proficiency Test scores that don’t match the above requirements may be granted exceptions for conditional admission. For more information on conditional admission to any of ADU’s postgraduate programs.

Entry requirements to Phase 2
 

oursework: applicants must achieve a CGPA of 3.5 or above in the coursework requirements of Phase One. Research Proposal & Dissertation: applicants must receive a passing grade in their Research Proposal and Defense of their Dissertation.

International Students
 

We also welcome applications from students with a variety of bachelor degrees from an accredited university recognized by the UAE’s Ministry of Education- Higher Education Affairs, upon their successful completion of any required program foundation courses. These applicants will be granted admission into the program after the successful completion of some business foundation courses.

Transfer Students
 

Postgraduate transfer students may apply for credit transfer for courses taken prior to joining Abu Dhabi University only once, when they first apply for admission.

International Students:
AED 304,920 / year

As well as enhancing your executive and professional practice and making you stand out in your chosen area of expertise, this program also qualifies you to be a faculty member and teach at universities around the world.

From finance to technology, marketing to human resources management, your deeper knowledge and understanding will give you a leading edge when exploring the challenges and opportunities facing business today.