Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply anytime.
For admissions, you can get in touch with the program advisor who will help you verify your eligibility and guide you through the application process.
Language
English
IELTS 5.5
Credits
180 ECTS
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Disciplines
Business Administration
Overview
The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) program at Eaton Business School is structured with both rigour and relevance as it contributes to theory and practice in business and management.
It is aimed at building the business acumen of previously undertaken graduate studies and integrating it along with the working professionals experience, to create a synergy by utilizing research tools to solve business problems, in various business management domains.
Features
The GMU philosophy can be encapsulated in our tagline “Beyond Business Education”. It inspires you to develop new perspectives and approach business in a unique and innovative way; it offers you the opportunity to study a real business issue/ problem in-depth, apply the acquired research knowledge to find logical pragmatic solutions to the concerned problems.
This program will enable you to apply advanced research tools into key aspects of business problems you are seeking an answer to, underpinned and reinforced through the series of taught modules. The aim of this DBA program is to widen your horizon in the realms of research and business, so as to be able to contribute effectively to the business corporate world.
Programme Structure
Top subjects you will learn:
- Doctoral research
- Qualitative research perspectives
- Application of quantitative research methodology
- Innovation and change management
- Leadership research in the knowledge economy
- Research proposal
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 5.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Candidates must have an MBA or an equivalent Master degree from a recognised University.
- Candidates must have at least 5 years of work experience at managerial level.
- Candidates must be proficient in written and spoken English. English level: 6.0 IELTS or equivalent.
Documents required for application:
- Duly Filled Application Form
- Academic documents
- A Curriculum vitae
- A copy of your passport
- A photograph
- Research intent form
- Experience letter
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 8,097 AUD / year ≈ 5,766 USD / year
- Domestic: 8,097 AUD / year ≈ 5,766 USD / year
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Business Administration.
Available Scholarships
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: 07 Oct 2026; Provider: U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 30 Nov 2026; Provider: ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD; Deadline: 15 Nov 2026; Provider: ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: Not specified; Provider: OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 01 Mar 2027; Provider: Voice Talent Online
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 31 Oct 2026; Provider: IvyPanda
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 13 Jan 2027; Provider: Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD; Deadline: 31 Dec 2026; Provider: Anonymous Hope Fund
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD; Deadline: Not specified; Provider: IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD; Deadline: 11 Jan 2027; Provider: The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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