Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Innovative Professional DBA for tomorrow's global leaders

Our Professional Doctor of Business Administration Program Spearheads Cutting-Edge Research, Actionable Insights, and Impactful Knowledge into the Quickly Changing Landscape of Contemporary Commerce. Pursue an Advanced Professional Degree That Augments Executive and Expert Practice.

Innovative degrees for tomorrow's global leaders

Williams University provides affordable, career-focused business doctorates to equip executives with the expertise to lead in our rapidly changing world.

Our two-year Professional Doctor of Business Administration programme combines intensive coursework with experienced faculty supervision to produce impactful applied research.

Graduates emerge with the skills and credentials to drive innovation, spearhead growth initiatives, and excel in senior leadership roles across industries.

Entry Requirements

DBA Entry Requirement:


Master’s Degree

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in business administration or a related field from a recognized institution. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent in prior graduate studies.

Professional Experience

A minimum of 3-5 years of professional or managerial experience is required, demonstrating the applicant’s expertise and leadership in their field.

English Language Proficiency

A letter to show previous studies was in English will suffice or for non-native English speakers, a minimum score in one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall

TOEFL iBT: 90

PTE Academic: 65

GMAT/ GRE

Submission of GMAT/GRE scores is optional, though recommended for applicants without significant work experience or for those who wish to strengthen their application.

Statement of Purpose

A 1-2 page statement outlining your career goals, motivation for pursuing the MBA, and how this program aligns with your aspirations.

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references who can speak to your potential for success in the MBA program.

Resume/ CV

A current resume or CV detailing your educational background, work experience, and any relevant skills or achievements.

Interview

Shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an interview (in-person or virtual) as part of the admissions process to discuss their research proposal and fit for the program.

Williams DBA covers key areas

The 2 year Professional Doctor of Business Administration programme provides advanced knowledge and research skills across core business disciplines.

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Year 1

Modules build advanced business skills including strategy, marketing, accounting, and finance.

research paper

Year 2

Focus shifts to doctoral research skills, qualitative and quantitative analysis, culminating in a thesis.

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Supervision

Experienced faculty provide individual guidance and feedback through the research and thesis writing process.

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Outcomes

Graduates emerge as business leaders who drive organizational success and positive change through evidence-based strategy and decision making.

graduation stage

Next intake

Applications for our next intake are now open. Limited places available - apply today to secure your place.

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World Leading Supervisors

Our doctoral supervisors have extensive real-world executive leadership and entrepreneurial experience across diverse industries and academic disciplines to provide uniquely relevant insights and highly personalized mentorship. Through their seasoned understanding of complex challenges facing organizations today, these distinguished advisors guide students to conduct rigorous and trailblazing research that drives meaningful business impact.

Professor, Sustainability

Robert Patin

Professor, HRM

Angela Doe

Professor, Digital Marketing

Smith Willson

Professor, Fin Tech

John Adams
PROGRAMME COST

Affordable Programme

$5500

Per year

Our competitive 2 year online DBA pricing helps you gain the ultimate business credentials without breaking the bank. Pay as you go with flexible installments.

Access to the programme

Online VLE

24x7 support

E-Library

Virtual Internship

Williams Enterprise Accelerator

Career Support

Esteemed Graduates Leading as Executives

Williams University's rigorous 2-year DBA programme produces graduates ready to take on executive and leadership roles.

The Williams DBA gave me the skills to move from middle management to Chief Strategy Officer at a Fortune 500 company.

Jane Miller

CSO, Acme Inc.

The practical applicability of my Williams dissertation directly led to my promotion to Vice President of Global Marketing at a thriving startup.

Lee Johnson

VP Marketing, Rocket Media

The network I built at Williams opened the door for me to become Partner at a prestigious management consulting firm after graduation.

Sarah Black

Partner, McKinsey & Company


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