Key information
- Duration: Part-time, 36 months (3 years)
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting October 2027; Apply before Jul 2027
- Semi-structured
- Continuous support with feedback on request
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments
Overview
Take your business skills to the top with a Hult DBA
The Doctorate in Business Administration is a terminal degree rooted in relevance and applied research. It is a professional doctorate for those made to do. Our students come from various backgrounds, from executives in multinational companies, and lecturers at several universities to founders of their businesses. The program leverages Hult’s experience in teaching practical business education and conducting research in a global context to help experienced businesspeople driven to advance their own careers and shape the future of business.
Join your peers in weekly live online sessions and meet in-person, up to four times a year, on one of Hult’s global campuses. Graduate in 3 years with a US-accredited doctoral degree and the skills to improve business practice around the world. Visit the programme website for more information
Key program features
- Flexible, accelerated study
- Hybrid part-time / 3 years
- A community-based approach to learning
- Dedicated supervisor support
- Global residency rotation
- Access to world-renowned, research-active faculty
Experts from the real world of business
Faculty at Hult teach and help students apply tools and theories to solve major, contemporary business problems. The faculty selected to teach the Doctorate in Business Administration are award-winning researchers in both academic- and practitioner-related channels.
Accreditation
Hult is recognized by business education’s three most prestigious international accrediting bodies: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the Association of MBAs (AMBA), and EQUIS (The European Quality Improvement System).
Programme Structure
Challenge-focused doctoral curriculum
Our doctoral program is built on real-world business challenges faced by business professionals like you. Students are supported to design and develop organizational interventions grounded in empirical foundations and data, to subsequently analyze, evaluate, and test the efficacy of those interventions, and communicate the results for scholarly and practical applications.
Courses and structure
The Hult DBA is a flexible, accelerated 3 year program with a combination of structured online classes and on-campus residencies at our campuses around the world. Our unique educational approach takes you beyond business to study every topic through a global lens, master working cross-culturally, leverage disruptive technologies to shape the future, and develop the deep self-awareness needed to lead effectively and with confidence.
Audience
We're looking for DBA candidates who are curious. People who want to develop research skills that can have an impact not just on the development of theory, but to help solve real problems. You'll also need an appetite for learning in a fast-paced, dynamic, and innovative business school.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
We assess candidates individually based on the strength of their profile, research proposal, and personal assessment interview. Your drive, ambition, willingness to learn, and growth mindset are important indicators of your success here, and we value them as much as proven career achievements.
Entry requirements
- 8-10 years of work experience (at least 5 years of managerial/executive experience)
- Master’s degree in a business-related field. Candidates with master’s in non-business fields are required to submit 12 credits of business courses
- Proof of proficiency in English
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 45,853 AUD / year (≈ 33,000 USD / year)
- Domestic: 45,853 AUD / year (≈ 33,000 USD / year)
- In-State: 45,853 AUD / year (≈ 33,000 USD / year)
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,148-4,075 AUD / month
Funding
We recognize that your DBA is an important investment and will work closely with you during the application process to find the best options to fund your program.