The most advanced program
The DBA is the pinnacle of the faculty's offerings — a research doctorate for the most ambitious business professionals.
Professional doctorate · University of Dhaka
Doctor of Business Administration
The DBA you need to transform your executive career
At a glance
- 3-4 Years
- Duration
- Doctoral
- Level
- Applied
- Research
- Executive
- Focus
The DBA at FBS
The doctoral business program that positions you as a leader in research, strategy, and global business impact — designed for senior professionals, executives, and experienced managers who want to pursue rigorous applied research at the highest level.
The DBA is the most advanced professional doctorate at the Faculty of Business Studies — a research degree for senior professionals, executives, and experienced managers who want to position themselves as leaders in research, strategy, and global business impact. It combines advanced coursework with a substantial doctoral thesis, supervised by the faculty's most senior researchers.
Where the PhD advances theory, the DBA advances practice — applied research conducted at the highest level, grounded in the real problems of organizations and markets.
Theory into practice
Where the PhD advances theory, the DBA advances practice.
Why study business at FBS
Reasons students choose Dhaka University's business school
The faculty's most advanced professional doctorate, for leaders who want to bring doctoral rigor to the problems they face every day.
Practice-led research
Pursue applied research at doctoral depth, grounded in the real strategic and organizational problems of business.
Executive peer group
Study alongside senior professionals, executives, and experienced managers who lead organizations across industries.
Senior FBS supervision
Conduct your research under the direct supervision of the faculty's most senior and accomplished researchers.
Who It's For
For leaders who want to lead the field
The DBA is designed for senior professionals, executives, and experienced managers who want to transform their careers through research — bringing rigorous inquiry to the strategic problems they face every day.
Candidates bring significant professional and managerial experience, and are selected for the applied research agenda they propose.
Find your field
Two fields. One applied doctorate.
The DBA is offered through the departments below, each supervising applied research in its own field.
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Finance
Applied doctoral research into corporate finance, investment and capital markets.
Corporate finance / Capital markets / Investments / Financial institutions
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Organization Strategy and Leadership
Applied doctoral research into strategy, leadership and organizational change.
Strategic management / Leadership / Organizational change / Public sector management
Program Structure
Advanced coursework, applied research
The DBA combines advanced coursework with a substantial doctoral thesis, supervised by the faculty's most senior researchers.
Your research is applied at the highest level, grounded in the real strategic and organizational problems of business.
The professional doctorate
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Stage 1
Advanced coursework
Doctoral-level study that sharpens the methods you will bring to your research.
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Stage 2
Applied research agenda
Frame a research question drawn from the real problems of organizations and markets.
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Stage 3
Doctoral thesis
A substantial thesis, supervised by the faculty's most senior researchers.
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Stage 4
Doctorate
Complete in three to four years and lead your field with a doctorate from the University of Dhaka.
Admission & Eligibility
How to apply
Four steps to admission
Dates are set in each session's admission circular.
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Bring your experience
The DBA is for senior professionals, executives and experienced managers with significant professional and managerial experience.
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Propose an applied agenda
Set out the applied research you want to pursue, grounded in the real problems of organizations and markets.
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Apply to the department
Submit your application to the department offering the DBA in your field. Candidates are selected on their proposed research agenda.
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Coursework and thesis
Once admitted, you combine advanced coursework with a substantial doctoral thesis, supervised by senior researchers.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
The department offering your DBA has the final word on admission, supervision and regulations.
Ask the faculty office01 Who is the DBA for?
Senior professionals, executives and experienced managers who want to transform their careers through research, bringing rigorous inquiry to the strategic problems they face every day.
02 How long does the DBA take?
The DBA typically takes three to four years.
03 How is the DBA different from the PhD?
The PhD advances theory. The DBA advances practice: applied research at the highest level, grounded in the real problems of organizations and markets.
04 What does the program involve?
Advanced coursework combined with a substantial doctoral thesis, supervised by the faculty's most senior researchers.
05 How are candidates selected?
Candidates bring significant professional and managerial experience, and are selected for the applied research agenda they propose.
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