Doctor in Business Administration (DBA)

Building Leaders, Creative thinking, Transforming Business

The Doctor in Business Administration programme contributes to the country’s intellectual capital, economic growth, and global standing. It produces skilled leaders who will drive positive change in business and society. The programme serves as a bridge between theory and practice, preparing professionals to excel in leadership roles and contribute meaningfully to the business world. With a focus on applied research and application, the programme equips professionals with the skills needed to address real-world business challenges. In so doing, the programme will furtherance collaborative synergies for research and innovation between academia and the industry. Opportunities to enroll on the DBA programme also offers to potential future leaders in the region and this will further contribute to the objective of making Mauritius an education hub. The programme aims to empower business and management professionals by integrating rigorous data analysis with practical relevance in order to find solutions to real and complex issues in their working environment. Through a taught component and original applied research, this programme intends to enhance the knowledge, skills and personal development of DBA students so that they can better contribute to their profession, foster communities of practice and drive positive change in their fields. Explicitly, this programme focuses on enabling DBA students to become more effective evidence-based practitioners.

Career Prospects

  • Business Consultant
  • Business Analyst
  • Head of Operations
  • Organisational Development Manager
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Academia and Research
  • Industry R&D Analyst
  • Entrepreneur

Objectives

identify in-depth knowledge of the underpinning theories and scholarly literature of business administration and related disciplines, and their application in practice.
undertake rigorous research that contributes to theory and practice in business administration.
apply research methods skills, advanced empirical tools and techniques to develop applied research strategy.
apply effective communication skills to present written works and ideas in doctoral seminars and other forums.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree with Honours with at least a Second Class in First Division and
  • A Masters degree, or equivalent qualifications approved by the School Board.
  • At least one of the degrees must be in the field of the Doctoral study. In exceptional cases, the Doctoral School can consider applications from candidates having a Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Second Division, a Masters degree and relevant work experience.
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Curriculum

6 Lessons3 / 4 years

Year 1

Research Design & Philosophy


Qualitative Research Methods


Quantitative Research Methods


Year 2