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Doctor of Business Administration

As you engage in your profession, enrich your industry knowledge by pursuing a doctorate degree from Rushford. This program, guided by scholar-practitioners, unlocks the terminal degree in management education.

Type

Doctorate
Start Date

December 31, 2024
Duration

Upto 36 Months

Rushford Business School

Accreditation: EduQua certified, IACBE member, AACSB member
Immersion: 3 days in Dubai

Introduction to Rushford DBA

Course Snapshot

3
Day immersion in Dubai
7+ Specialisations
to choose from
100%
Online

Add a "Dr." to your name and enhance your professional profile
Dedicated Student Support available
1:1 Thesis supervision
Earn the same degree as awarded on campus
3 Days Global Immersion at Dubai
Live faculty lectures

Key Highlights

What is this course about?

Program Benefits

Same alumni status as on-campus students
Balanced curriculum of application and research for working professionals
Dedicated Student Support available
Delivery architecture designed for working professionals
Add a "Dr." to your name and cement your industry experience
Earn the same degree as awarded on campus
1:1 Thesis supervision
Live faculty lectures
3 Days Immersion in Dubai
Dissertation workshops
Concentration selection workshops
Qualifying exam training workshops
A pool of International thesis supervisor and the subject matter experts

Who Is This Programme For?

Working professionals seeking to transition into the C-suite or for senior management professionals aiming to become domain experts in their chosen field.

Minimum Eligibility

Master's Degree (or equivalent) or Bachelors Degree with 3 years of work experience.

Academic/Career Support

Thesis supervisor calls

Student Support

A dedicated program coordinator
24/7 support to answer all your queries! intstudentsupport@upgrad.com
Centralised Whatsapp channels for queries

About the Program

About the DBA

The program by Rushford is tailored for working professionals, offering a perfect combination of self-paced learning and interactive sessions with the esteemed faculty members, creating an ideal balance for busy individuals.

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Live University Lectures

Rushford's faculty curate live and interactive sessions for it's students that are scheduled considering the global time zones and working hours.

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1:1 Thesis Supervision

Benefit from personalized thesis supervision through one-on-one interactions with experienced academic advisors, who come from diverse professional backgrounds and are based around the globe. Engage in live and interactive sessions with your assigned thesis supervisor, ensuring valuable guidance and support throughout your research journey.

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On-Campus Immersion

Mandatory 3 days immersion in Dubai

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Accreditation and Membership

Degree Certificate

Earn valuable Credentials & Recognition

Complete all the courses successfully to obtain this prestigious recognition from Rushford Business School.

Doctorate of Business Administration from Rushford Business School

Upon successfully finishing the program, learners become part of a thriving community of doctorate degree holders who are making a difference in the world by addressing unique problem statements, one at a time.

Earn the same degree as awarded on-campus from the art and culture capital of the world
Alumni status from Rushford Business School

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Explore Our Learning Platform

Learn on an AI-powered & personalised platform with best-in-class
content, live sessions & mentoring from leading industry experts.

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Syllabus

What will you learn?

Experience a top-tier combination of application-based and research-based modules delivered by renowned faculty members and industry experts.

9+ Specialisations to choose from

1:1 Thesis Supervision

180 ECTS Credits

100% Online Learning

Business Management Track

30 ECTS

Topics

Managerial Skills
Cutting Edge Leadership
Managerial Economics
International Business Environment
Accounting for Financial Reporting
Strategic Management: Integrating the enterprise

Strategic Management: Integrating the enterprise

30 ECTS

Topics

Choose 6 courses from Specialisation track

Research Track

30 ECTS

Topics

Introduction to Academic Research
The Landscape of Literature Review
Research Design
Business Statistics
Designing a Quantitative Research Methodology

Marketing Management

20 ECTS

Doctoral Residency

10 ECTS

Reflection and Minutes of the meeting with the Supervisor

10 ECTS

Report Writing

10 ECTS

Written Dissertation and Oral Defence (25000 words)

40 ECTS

Concentrations

Customize your Learning

Select a specialization that aligns with your interests and career goals

International Business

Topics

Global Strategies
International Business Policy
International Marketing
International Finance
Emerging Market Multinationals
Open Innovation and its Impact on Business and Society

Finance

Topics

Investments
International Banking
Securities Analysis
Personal Financial Planning
Private Equity and VC
Fintech

Healthcare Management

Topics

Global Population Health
Globalisation and Healthcare
Digitisation in Healthcare (e-health)
Econometrics for Healthcare (Data Envelopment Analysis)
Big Data and Machine Learning in Health Economics
Financial Management and Decision making in Healthcare

Human Resource Management

Topics

Leadership Management
Negotiation & Bargaining
Change Management
Managing people
Business Ethics
Talent Management

Marketing

Topics

Marketing Strategy
Global Branding Strategies
Role of A Salesperson
Pricing
Marketing Research
Consumer Behaviour

Supply Chain Management

Topics

Fundamentals of Logistics and Supply Chain
International Logistics
Risk analysis and assessment
Distribution and freight logistics
Supply Chain Modelling and Design
Procurement Management

Data Science

Topics

Foundations Python
Business forecasting and projections
Business Analytics
Business Predictive Analysis
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Mathematics for Machine Learning

Big Data

Topics

Foundations Python
Business forecasting and projections
Business Analytics
Business Predictive Analysis
Big Data Foundation
Applications of Big Data

Sustainability

Topics

Government and Environmental Policy
Economic Analysis of Energy Sector
Business Continuity and Risk Management
Energy and Sustainable Business
Enterprise and Circular Economy
Sustainability Entrepreneurship & Innovation

General Management Track

Topics

Global Strategy
Corporate Social Responsibility
Change Management
Consumer Behaviour
Project Management
Open Innovation and Impact on Business and Society

INSTRUCTORS

Whom will you learn from?

7 Instructors

Tufail Syed

Founder and President

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Dr. Kanika Gupta

Program Director - DBA

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Bradley Joblin

Phase I-IIb Study Design and Clinical Development Strategy Advisor

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Dr. Viana Hassan

Phase I-IIb Study Design and Clinical Development Strategy Advisor

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Prof. Flavio Gazzani

Professor

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Micheal Epping

Director

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Dr. Vincent English

Professor of International Business and Strategic Management

Why experts in their

Field chose a DBA

A Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is a professional degree representing the highest qualification in management. It is a doctorate designed for working professionals who may not be able to pursue a PhD due to time commitments.
It is globally recognised.
Here, professionals combine their business knowledge with analytical skills to design and execute research studies that have real-world impact, with many going on to publish their work in leading journals.

Learner Support and Services

How will upGrad support you?

Access the various career development support services offered by
upGrad to help you achieve your professional goals.

Learning Support
Doubt Resolution

Learning Support

Student Support

Dedicated Student Support available
For urgent queries, use the "Talk to Us" option on the platform.

Doubt Resolution

Q&A Forum

Timely doubt resolution by industry experts and peers.
100% expert verified responses to ensure quality learning.

Expert Feedback

Regular live sessions by experts to clarify concept-related doubts

Class Profile

Who've enrolled for this course?

The program is designed for people from various sectors. The variety of students enriches class discussions and
interactions.

By Industry

Information Technology and Services

39%

Banking and Financial Services

Automobiles

Government Administration

Others

40%

By Work Experience

Freshers 4%

0-2 Years 0%

2-5 Years 9%

5-8 Years 9%

8+ Years 78%

By Highest Qualification

Post Graduation

78%

Graduation

19%

Others

By Degree Type

M.B.A. 45%

B.E./ B.Tech 21%

ME/M.Tech 6%

Other 4%

Others 24%

By Age

34+

71%

30-34

10%

26-30

14%

22-26

Others

By Gender

Male 73%

Female 26%

Rushford DBA Course Eligibility & Admissions

How to apply for Rushford DBA Program?

There are 3 simple steps in the Admission Process which is detailed below:

Eligibility

Master's Degree (or equivalent) or Bachelors Degree with 3 years of work experience.

Submit Application

The admissions committee will review your application, including all required documentation.

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Shortlisting update

Upon acceptance, an offer letter will be sent to you confirming your admission to the Program.

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Reserve Your Seat

Reserve your spot in the program by paying the block amount.

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What Our Learners Say

5/5

A flexible and accessible learning journey

As a Nurse Administrator and Math Professor with a demanding schedule, pursuing a DBA seemed like an insurmountable challenge. Thankfully, the online platform provided a flexible and accessible solution. The ability to engage in coursework from anywhere, at any time, allowed me to seamlessly integrate my studies into my busy life. The platform's resources, coupled with the support of the online community, empowered me to balance my professional responsibilities while advancing my education. It's a testament to the transformative impact of online learning in making ambitious career goals achievable amidst a hectic lifestyle.

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Jaime A. Leongson

Math Professor/ Nurse Administrator
30 Years of Experience

5/5

Upskilling is the best decision most especially when you can combine it with your work and other activities.

Drive for improvement and versatility Quite interesting and making me more hopeful about about the journey. It provides alternative to physical classroom learning that is innovative , Think they have solid platform for online education supported by solid and scalable technologies , Resolving complaints within reasonable time

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Abayomi Bashiru-Kaka

Sports Consultant Delbash Consultancy services
20 Years of Experience

Frequently Asked Questions

Course Eligibility

1. Who is this program for?

Working professionals who are looking for a transition into the C-suite or Senior Management professionals looking to become experts in their domain of choice.

2. What is the minimum eligibility for this program?

Master's Degree (or equivalent) or Bachelors Degree with 3 years of work experience.

1. What is the refund policy for this program?

Refund Policy:

1. You can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the Program at any time, before the Program Start Date, by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. You can request your Admissions Counsellor to help you in applying and withdrawing for a refund by sending them an email with reasons listed. There shall be no refund applicable once the program has started. This is applicable even for those students who could not complete their payment, and could not be enrolled in the batch opted for. However, the student can avail pre-deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.

2. Student must pay the full fee within seven (7) days of payment of the deposit amount or Batch Start Date, whichever is earlier; otherwise, the admission letter will be rescinded.

3. Request for refund as per point no. 1 of the refund policy must be sent via email in the prescribed refund request form. The refund will be processed within 30 working days of submitting the duly signed refund form, after being duly approved by the Academic Committee.

Refund Policy:

2. Student must pay the full fee within seven (7) days of payment of the deposit amount or Batch Start Date, whichever is earlier; otherwise, the admission letter will be rescinded.

upGrad Learner Support

Available from 9 AM to 8 PM GMT (Monday - Friday).

Phone Number

+44-20-4602-3556

Email Address

info.emea@upgrad.com

*All telephone calls will be recorded for training and quality purposes.
*If we are unavailable to attend to your call, it is deemed that we have your consent to contact you on purpose.

Disclaimer

upGrad does not grant credit; credits are granted, accepted or transferred at the sole discretion of an educational institution. upGrad does not make any representations regarding the recognition or equivalence of the credits or credentials awarded, unless otherwise expressly stated. If you intend to pursue a post graduate or doctorate degree upon completion of this course or apply for employment which requires specific credits, we advise you to enquire further regarding the suitability of this degree for your academic and/or professional requirements before enrolling.

Doctor of Business Administration

Introduction to Rushford DBA

What is this course about?

Program Benefits

Who Is This Programme For?

Minimum Eligibility

Academic/Career Support

Student Support

About the DBA

Live University Lectures

1:1 Thesis Supervision

On-Campus Immersion

Accreditation and Membership

Earn valuable Credentials & Recognition

Doctorate of Business Administration from Rushford Business School

Explore Our Learning Platform

What will you learn?

Business Management Track

Topics

Strategic Management: Integrating the enterprise

Topics

Research Track

Topics

Marketing Management

Doctoral Residency

Reflection and Minutes of the meeting with the Supervisor

Report Writing

Written Dissertation and Oral Defence (25000 words)

Customize your Learning

International Business

Topics

Finance

Topics

Healthcare Management

Topics

Human Resource Management

Topics

Marketing

Topics

Supply Chain Management

Topics

Data Science

Topics

Big Data

Topics

Sustainability

Topics

General Management Track

Topics

INSTRUCTORS

Tufail Syed

Dr. Kanika Gupta

Bradley Joblin

Dr. Viana Hassan

Prof. Flavio Gazzani

Micheal Epping

Dr. Vincent English

Field chose a DBA

Learner Support and Services

Learning Support

Doubt Resolution

Student Support

Q&A Forum

Expert Feedback

Class Profile

By Industry

By Work Experience

By Highest Qualification

By Degree Type

By Age

By Gender

upGrad's Alumni Work At

Program Fees: AED 36,700

How to apply for Rushford DBA Program?

Master's Degree (or equivalent) or Bachelors Degree with 3 years of work experience.

Submit Application

Shortlisting update

Reserve Your Seat

Refer someone you know and receive cash reimbursements of up to !*

SUCCESS STORIES

Refer someone you know and receive cash reimbursements of up to
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