Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

Earn a groundbreaking US-accredited Doctorate in Business Administration through part-time study with minimal disruption to your work and home life.

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, three 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.

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

Begin your doctoral journey by identifying and exploring a major business challenge that's directly relevant to you and not currently addressed by contemporary theories. Your research will lead you to create rigorous tools to address that problem and improve the practice of management long-term. Candidates for the Doctor of Business Administration program will receive support to generate new knowledge and become scholar-practitioners who can enhance their organization's performance through evidence-based practice. In addition to learning quantitative and qualitative research methods, and learning how to write and disseminate research for both academic and practitioner outlets, you’ll also participate in several expert-led workshops and conduct a practicum, where DBA candidates will lead workshops of their own.