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Doctor of Business Administration

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
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Course Overview

Study Level

Course duration
  • 4
  • Year(s)
Credits

90

Mode of Delivery

In Person

level 1 est. tuition

JMD$ $6,737,400 or USD$48,645

Location(s)

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The amounts quoted for are the existing fees for the Academic Year 2024/2025 and are subject to change based on variation in the number of credits assigned to the course of study and the cost per credit at the time of delivery.

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is designed to enhance a global perspective, build capacity for proficiency, develop a strong social and professional network, and advance leadership in business, or academia.

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Course Details

The DBA comprises a minimum of 90 credit hours; 60 credits of graduate-level coursework, and 30 credits of dissertation research. The course of study includes; the core modules, specialization modules, compulsory foundation research modules, elective modules, dissertation modules and the dissertation. Students will choose their specialization from one of the following:  

  1.  Management 
  2. Finance 
  3. Accounting 
  4. Hospitality and Tourism Management 

The course duration is forty-eight (48) months. Students are allotted 24 months to complete the required course work and 24 months for research and dissertation completion. Classes are scheduled for weekends. 

Course Code

Accounting (PDBACCOPTU1A)
Finance (PDBFINAPTU1A)
Management (PDBMANAPTU1A)
Hospitality and Tourism Management (PDBHOTMPTU1A)

Entry Requirements

  • Matriculants are expected to be holders of a graduate degree (MBA, MSc, MA) or equivalent with a GPA of 3.0 and above.

Career Opportunities

NB: This list is not exhaustive

  • Manager in the different specialization
  • General Manager
  • Chief Executive Officer
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