Program Overview

Earning a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is a prestigious accomplishment that demonstrates a high level of mastery in business and management principles. The EIMT has developed an outstanding DBA program with unique features that add significant value to graduates beyond the rewarding Doctorate.

  • Salient Features

    36 Months online Program.
    Specially Designed for Working Professionals.
    No GMAT/ GRE required.
    International Networking Opportunities.
    Highly Qualified Industry Experienced Faculties.
    Focused & Unique Curriculum.
    Dissertation on live project for a organization.
    One-on-one mentorship for all educational goals.

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Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)


At EIMT, the DBA program is designed for experienced professionals who want to achieve an even higher level of mastery in business and management principles, putting theory into practice. Our program is highly relevant, and our graduates are highly successful in their careers, applying the knowledge they have gained through this program to real industry challenges.

The program is delivered by highly qualified and credentialed faculties who blend cutting-edge academic knowledge and practical experience. In each course they will share their expertise in contemporary research issues in their specific field. This will allow DBA candidates to understand the current research directions and its application to real industry challenges.

The Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is a three-year doctorate program developed for high-achieving professionals who want to enhance their business education via original research. The program can be completed full-time within three years in online mode. The doctorate program at EIMT offers future generations of senior executives an opportunity like no other by providing a three-year curriculum with courses on advanced management techniques alongside research methods. This program enables future leaders in the business able to think of innovative solutions for modern problems that companies face today. Such as leadership strategy and innovation tools.

The European Institute of Management and Technology provides a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) program online mode. The course structure of DBA is of highly structured and has passed many quality standards. As the program is offered in online mode, so there is possibility that multiple batches may be running or taking admission at the same time. Although all batches will be in flexible mode so you can start & postpone the program whenever you want. Each DBA candidate gets ample amount of guidance from the assigned supervisor / Research Faculty and also can get support from the EIMT alumni base/community or our international expert group.

Program Goals and Objectives

  • Master the necessary skills to communicate effectively, thoughtfully, and compassionately within the global management field.
  • Master the skills to work in the multicultural organizations in a globalized society.
  • Engage in decision-making ethically and compassionately.
  • Apply, synthesize, analyze and integrate knowledge of business, technology and other fields to arrive at innovative solutions to organizational problems.
  • Master the ability to develop, analyze and communicate empirical scholarly work.
  • Develop the competencies to effective an effective strategic global manager.
  • Doctorate in Business Administration

The Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) program is delivered in a fully online format, which combines face-to-face sessions with online support. This program will let you improve your understanding of management theories, new research issues, and methodological methods via coursework. You'll get the chance to delve into academic knowledge and reflect on your experience while focusing on your research problem.

Doctorate in Business Administration

  • Eligibility: Masters degree or 5+ years experience.
  • Duration: 36 Months
  • Enrollment: Being online - Throughout the Year

Why Earn your DBA with EIMT

EIMT Unique Curriculum

The curriculum is relevant and focused, providing you the opportunity develop unique individualised project.

The curriculum is relevant and focused, providing you the opportunity develop unique individualised project.

Application of Knowledge

Program allows you to apply management theories and put into practice.

Program allows you to apply management theories and put into practice.

Industry Experience Faculty

Work with credentialed faculty with years of industry experience.

Work with credentialed faculty with years of industry experience.

Sequencing

Courses are designed to build on knowledge and sequentially.

Courses are designed to build on knowledge and sequentially.

Online Program

Courses are designed to be delivered in online mode.

Courses are designed to be delivered in online mode.

Speed to Completion

You can complete the entire program in approximately three years.

You can complete the entire program in approximately three years.

Practitioner Based Project/Dissertation

You begin work on your final project immediately so no extra time needed to complete the project/dissertation.

You begin work on your final project immediately so no extra time needed to complete the project/dissertation.

Transfer Credits

You can transfer up to nine doctoral credits into the program.


You can transfer up to nine doctoral credits into the program.


NO GMAT/GRE

You do not need to take the GMAT or GRE exams only if you wished to be considered for scholarships.

You do not need to take the GMAT or GRE exams only if you wished to be considered for scholarships.

No Residency

You do not need to adhere to a residency requirement.

You do not need to adhere to a residency requirement.

General Overview of DBA Program at EIMT


The DBA at EIMT is designed in this sort of way that scholars end within 3 years. Extension years are usually not granted. The program generally comprises mainly to three phases:-

1) Course Work: This phase generally is your first semester and comprises of selection, course work on different aspects of your program like research methods, quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques. This phase ends with finalization of the topic of your research and allocation of supervisor or research faculty. There will be multiple seminars and presentations in this phase.

2) Research Lab: This phase generally is mix of your second and third semester. This generally includes data collection and analysis. This phase includes your synopsis submissions and monthly progress report submission after every six month. This phase also includes multiple seminars and presentations.

3) Doctoral Thesis: This phase is generally your third to sixth semester phase that includes thesis write-up, committee reviews, thesis re-write ups, viva voices (oral defenses) and award of the doctorate.

During each of these phases, the scholar will be guided and supervised by supervisor or research faculty.

Individual Study Plan / Practitioner Based Project/Dissertation:


The first step for scholars is to draft their preliminary research proposal. This proposal can be a 8-10 page document which consists of essential factors of the DBA program. We have setup a pre-defined template in order to speed up the process of completion. You are advised to make the initial research proposal ready within the first month of enrollment and submit it. Your supervisor or Research faculty will give feedback of the same. The template for your preliminary research proposal can be found here.

One can consider the following points while selecting his/her topic of the research project.
A single subject study that evaluates a new or innovative intervention, business venture, etc.
An Action Research or Participatory Action Research project | A program evaluation
A field study that examines theoretical predictions;
A survey study examining opinions, attitudes, or practices within a field or discipline;
A business process improvement.

As these examples indicate, all project topics require an extensive knowledge of the literature pertaining to the particular subject areas and sophistication on how a project is developed and presented. Conducting these projects provides students with experiences that create expertise in their focused areas and prepare them to be effective practitioner-scholars. To achieve this goal, it is recommended for students to pursue a topic where they already have extensive practical experience.

Core Critical researches/competencies in the EIMT Doctorate Program


Candidates will demonstrate mastery of leadership, communication, strategic thinking, diversity management, financial analysis, change management, and accountability skills necessary for successful managerial execution. It motivates you to broaden your horizons and approach business in new ways; it allows you to study a genuine business issue in-depth and instantly use what you've learned in the workplace, directly enhancing commercial outcomes inside your company and beyond. The core competencies you will learn in the program are :

1. Management Operations - research on various management operations to work and perform in a changing global environment.
2. Entrepreneurship – research on various entreprenurship skills that how to develop and grow new or old organizations.
3. Leadership – lead ethically in a multicultural environment.
4. Innovation – research on how to effectively manage resources and understand the choices of society, businesses, and government.
5. Technology – research on how to gather, organize and report on information to stakeholders and use data in decision-making.
6. Strategy – research on how to effectively and ethically manage the resources of individuals, organizations and communities.
7. International Global Practicum - immerse students in different cultures and apply their cumulative knowledge and skills in an international setting.
8. Research and Analysis - develop empirical research projects.
9. Teaching - develop the skills to become effective teachers.

Important Information Regarding DBA Program

Program Delivery


The Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is a research-based full time doctorate program delivered through a blended learning paradigm comprising of course work, research, workshops, seminars, conference participation, and self-directed study, are designed to allow you to achieve a doctorate without putting your job on hold.

You may combine your classroom learning and research with your current job experience to make a difference in your chosen profession.

Professional Professors


The faculty at EIMT has a deep understanding of the field and is selected for their excellence in teaching. The students will be given an unparalleled education by learning from some of today's most talented academicians, all while being honored with multiple awards!

We collaborate with a number of renowned, top scholars around the world. We believe that knowledge comes from a mix of talented and highly skilled professors who gained important experience in an industry context.

Admission Requirements:


Candidates are eligible for admission by satisfying the following admissions criteria:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any field regionally accredited college or university with an earned Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.00 or above.

Work experience within a for profit firm, non-profit organizations and/or governmental including NGOs.

Applicant interview if necessary as determined by Program Director.

Submission and evaluation of graduate school application including; undergraduate and masters academic transcripts, ID or passport copy, and resume.

Applicants for the Doctorate program DBA, are exempted from an English exam provided they completed their schooling years and/or bachelor’s program at a recognized school where the medium of teaching is English.

Graduation Requirements:


DBA Candidates must earn a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher and be in good academic standing.
All program requirements must be successfully completed, including the final dissertation/thesis submission.

Application Go Through:


Applications are only accepted online. Once the application form is received, our team looks after past your performance and future potential and will contact you accordingly.

What is Next?


Once Admission Committee’s reviews your application with +ve response, you will receive a letter of admission. Having processed the payment, you will receive an email with your login credentials and will be granted access to our Learn Management System.

Graduation Requirements:


DBA Candidates must earn a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher and be in good academic standing.

All program requirements must be successfully completed, including the final dissertation/thesis submission.


The Curriculum


The DBA at EIMT is designed in this sort of way that scholars end within 3 years. Extension years are usually not granted. The program generally comprises mainly to three phases:-

1) Course Work: This phase generally is your first semester and comprises of selection, course work on different aspects of your program like research methods, quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques. This phase ends with finalization of the topic of your research and allocation of supervisor or research faculty. There will be multiple seminars and presentations in this phase.

2) Research Lab: This phase generally is mix of your second and third semester. This generally includes data collection and analysis. This phase includes your synopsis submissions and monthly progress report submission after every six month. This phase also includes multiple seminars and presentations.

3) Doctoral Thesis: This phase is generally your third to sixth semester phase that includes thesis write-up, committee reviews, thesis re-write ups, viva voices (oral defenses) and award of the doctorate.

During each of these phases, the scholar will be guided and supervised by supervisor or research faculty.


The proposed curriculum has these distinctive features:

Progressively master and apply management theories;
Provide cohesiveness within each semester, with an identified theme to connect learning and outcomes;
Competencies organized within three major areas: (1) Managerial Foundational Skills (2) Global Management Skills and (3) Technical Skills;
A capstone project, e.g. dissertation to demonstrate summative knowledge;
A built-in curriculum cohesion approach, with a clear pathway to program completion.

Table 1 provides the curriculum map (course structure to be followed) showing the progression of mastery of materials.


Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 3 Sem 4 Sem 5 Sem 6
1. Research Methods Data Collection and Analysis Doctoral Thesis (Dissertation)
2. Qualitative Methods & Techniques
3. Quanitative Methods & Techniques
4. Research Tools
5. The Research Proposal

1. Study Section (Modules) 2. Study Section (Thesis)

30 ECTS / 5 modules at 6 ECTS Each 150 ECTS - The thesis contributes around 85% to the overall result of the doctoral studies.


DBA Course Structure

(Duration Wise in detail)
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Study Information Flow

Begin of Study

EIMT accepts enrollment throughout the year. Intakes will be announced via e-mail. Personal academic achievements, such as the portfolio of expertise, intensive courses and instructor coaching assistance, can be taken at any moment.

EIMT accepts enrollment throughout the year. Intakes will be announced via e-mail. Personal academic achievements, such as the portfolio of expertise, intensive courses and instructor coaching assistance, can be taken at any moment.

Learning Structure

The program of studies is aligned to international standards of Higher Education and fulfils the criteria of the process of Harmonisation of Higher Education in Switzerland. It consists of 5 Research Method modules delivered in two blocks.

The program of studies is aligned to international standards of Higher Education and fulfils the criteria of the process of Harmonisation of Higher Education in Switzerland. It consists of 5 Research Method modules delivered in two blocks.

Mode of Delivery & Study

The DBA program is designed and delivered online. All the sessions are arranged on different e-learning tools so that distance remains to constrain for the learnings.

Your class schedule will be sent to you by your counsellor in your e-mail.

The DBA program is designed and delivered online. All the sessions are arranged on different e-learning tools so that distance remains to constrain for the learnings.

Your class schedule will be sent to you by your counsellor in your e-mail.

Assessment

Each module is assessed through one assignment, which consists of an essay addressing all the Intended Learning Outcomes of the module. Students are advised to write a critical review (parts of it) of the existing and actual literature taken from peer-reviewed research publications.

Each module is assessed through one assignment, which consists of an essay addressing all the Intended Learning Outcomes of the module. Students are advised to write a critical review (parts of it) of the existing and actual literature taken from peer-reviewed research publications.

Dissertation and Viva

DBA candidates at EIMT are advised to submit a doctoral thesis that satisfies the independent research criteria following acknowledged standards of practical research. The thesis consists of 50,000 words (+/- 10%). The DBA candidates will support their thesis through a summarizing presentation.

DBA candidates at EIMT are advised to submit a doctoral thesis that satisfies the independent research criteria following acknowledged standards of practical research. The thesis consists of 50,000 words (+/- 10%). The DBA candidates will support their thesis through a summarizing presentation.



Within 1st Month:

Invitation to Enrollment for the DBA Program.
DBA Program Entrance Test.
Personal Interview by Department Research Committee (DRC) of the entrance test qualified candidates.



Within 2nd - 7th Month:

Selection For Course Work.
Fee Submission For Course Work.
Begining of Course Work and Allocation of Supervisor / Research Faculty.
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Within 8th - 10th Month:

Synopsis Submisison in five copies.
RDC (Research Department Commmittee) work starts.
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Within 10th - 12th Month:

Fee Submission after the 3 months of RDC.
5-6 monthly progress reports submission duly signed by supervisor electronically.




Within 13th - 33th Month*:

Fee Submission after the 6 months of RDC.
6 monthly progress reports submission duly signed by supervisor electronically.
Pre Submission Defence Committee (PSDC)
Thesis Submission in five copies duly signed by supervisor.
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Within 34th - 36th Month:

Final Viva-voice (after receiving of reports from External Examiners).
Award of Doctorate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do you admit an applicant without an Master degree directly into your doctorate program?

    Yes.  An MS degree is not required for admission to the doctorate program, but it is highly recommended. Also with Bachelor degree, you need to submit the required experience to get admitted.

  • May I apply to more than one department at the same time?

    Yes, maybe. The admission process for each faculty is independent and a separate fee is charged for each application. However, he can only enroll in one faculty and must make this decision within the deadlines indicated in the offer letter.

  • If I applied previously but my application was rejected, may I reapply?

    Yes, you may reapply. You will need to fill out a completely new online application for this purpose.

  • How much time should I spend on coursework each week?

    Expect approximately 16 hours of work per week. This may include lecture videos, readings, discussions and assessments.

  • What kind of support is available?

    As an online student, you will have access to several types of support resources when you need help or guidance, beginning with new student orientation. Other services include a help desk for technical issues, a student services coordinator, financial aid advisers and more.

  • How DBA is different from Ph.D or why should I pursue a DBA instead of Ph.D ?

    The PhD is different from the a DBA in a way that the Ph.D. is designed to engage in research and typically work in academia or foundation. The DBA degree allows you to focus on a specific challenge within a business organization and design real life solutions.

  • Can I earn a DBA without an MBA?

    Yes. Most doctorate programs require a master’s degree, but not necessarily an MBA. Students with an MBA, however, are prepared for the training and expertise that comes at the doctorate level.

  • Is a DBA better than an MBA?

    Not necessarily. A DBA is a top-level business degree that builds on MBA coursework and applied experiences in the workplace. DBA programs are usually intended to be the next step for MBA students.

  • Is a Doctorate in Business Administration the same as a Ph.D.?

    No. A Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is a degree tailored to the needs of full-time business executives. A Ph.D. program is designed for individuals seeking careers as researchers and professors in academia.

  • Is it necessary to pass GRE/GMAT to enroll for DBA at EIMT ?

    Students are not required to take the GMAT/GRE examination. However, scores from these exams can be used for scholarship* consideration. In order to check the necessary requirements for admission, please visit the admission requirements section.

  • Are there any interactions possible with other students?

    The online programs offer students to discuss various topics on our EIMT Connect platform.

  • How can I access the online learning platform?

    Once you are officially enrolled, we will provide you with all the details, instructions and your login information.

  • Will I receive a paper certificate after graduation?

    Each student will receive their certificate by email as well as we can send the paper certificate by postal mail.

  • Will I have a personal Supervisor?

    Each student will receive a personal supervisor or research faculty once they are enrolled in the program. The personal supervisor or research faculty is here to support you regarding any administrative issues or general questions regarding the program.

  • When do I need to choose my Research Topic ?

    After your successful enrolment, you need to finalise your research topic within 6 months.

  • What is the duration of the DBA program?

    The DBA program can be completed in 2.5-3 years in average. This depends on the time availability and motivation of the student.

  • What are the delivery methods of the DBA program?

    We offer only online mode DBA programs. This program is suitable for working professionals and allows full flexibility.

  • What are the payment methods that are available for the DBA program?

    We offer single payments where we grant a reduction of 10% in the total tuition fees or payments in multiple installments. We want to provide financial support to our students while giving them full financial flexibility while studying. You can pay your fees online from any part of the world.