King's Business School - UAE Doctorate of Business Administration
King's Business School - UAE

King's Business School - UAE

Doctorate of Business Administration

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

DBA

30 months

English

Full time

Distance Learning

Key Summary

    About : The Doctorate of Business Administration offers advanced knowledge in business practices through a blend of theoretical and practical studies. The program focuses on high-level research and applies business theories in real-world settings. Students can expect to engage with experienced faculty members and contribute to innovative thinking in various business disciplines.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can explore opportunities in senior management, consultancy, academia, or as industry leaders. Potential roles include executive positions, business consultants, or positions within research institutions and universities. The DBA can greatly enhance one’s credentials and professional standing in the business world.

The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) program seamlessly integrates training with research initiatives, aiming to elevate the career trajectories of executives and business leaders by equipping them with cutting-edge professional and academic insights. Spanning over 2.5 years, this program empowers professionals to delve into pertinent contemporary business issues such as management strategies, organisational leadership dynamics, business innovation, and strategic decision-making. Utilising a diverse range of learning methodologies, including the crafting of a professional thesis, the DBA offers a comprehensive platform for executives to deepen their understanding and make meaningful contributions to the evolving landscape of global business.

Key Takeaway

  • The assimilation of new scientific and research knowledge
  • The ability to provide academic and professional insight into complex management science issues
  • The ability to communicate about one’s work to an audience of academics and professionals
  • The ability to apply and transmit new knowledge in the workplace
  • The understanding and application of techniques applicable to academic research in management sciences
  • The ability to work in complex organisational environments

Accreditation

CEFDG

The CEFDG (Commission for the Evaluation and Guarantee of the Quality of Higher Education in Business and Management) is a French national body responsible for the evaluation and guarantee of the quality of higher education programmes in business and management.

Its mission is to define the conditions for awarding master’s degrees to higher education institutions in commerce and management. Furthermore, the CEFDG reevaluates diplomas of higher education institutions in commerce, continuously ensuring the highest standards of education.

State-recognised Diploma

The recognition from the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research provides qualifications officially recognised by the state. It is granted to training courses from Bac+3 to Bac+5.

In 2020, the Ministry of Higher Education and Research renewed its accreditation of the master’s degree (Bac+5 in Management (Bac+3) at ISTEC. Moreover, in the same year, the Ministry of Higher Education and Research also renewed the accreditation of the master’s degree (Bac+5) and the master’s-level qualification (Grade de Master) for the Grande École Program at ISTEC.

CGE

The Conférence des Grandes École (CGE) is a French association of engineers, management and higher education schools. All of which are state-recognised.

ISTEC is a proud member of the CGE, bringing together 38 officially state-recognised Grandes Écoles of management. These are authorised to award master’s degrees (Bac+5) with the grade of master. These prestigious schools represent the highest degree of reference in their fields of education in France and internationally.

EFMD Global Member

Founded in 1972, the EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development) is a global nonprofit organisation focused on management development.

The EFMD is a globally recognised institution and an accreditation body for business schools, their programmes and corporate universities. EFMD is a comprehensive network bringing together schools and companies alike that seek to educate the socially responsible managers and leaders of tomorrow while seeking to obtain beneficial networking opportunities.

Aligned with its values, ISTEC is currently in the accreditation process with EFMD. As a current member of EFMD, we continue to progress towards obtaining accreditation soon.

AACSB Member

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) is an American-based accreditation body. Founded in 1916, the AACSB recognises top business schools based on the quality of their management training.

As part of its resolute international ambitions, ISTEC has been engaged in its accreditation process since 2022. As a current member of AACSB, we endeavour to obtain this merit within the next 3 years.

Qualiopi

This certification recognises training providers that meet stringent quality criteria defined by the government and regional governments, ensuring quality training to beneficiaries.

ISTEC has been awarded this quality certification for the following action categories:

  • Training actions
  • Actions enabling the validation of acquired experience
  • Apprenticeships training actions
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