Doctor of Business Administration in Majors

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) for 17 specialisations is a dual-degree program, a partnership between the UK’s national training system and Université Libérale de ULDP (ULDP-U). The DBA is the highest academic and scientific degree available in Business Administration.

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) curriculum with 17 majors emphasises knowledge-intensive management and business administration research. The program consists of two phases: (1) the learning phase involving in-depth investigation of eight organizational modules, and (2) the research phase focused on the formation of a career-oriented, practical doctoral thesis.

Through the process of learning and research, students develop not only research capacity (a required skill at the doctoral level) but also a solid knowledge depth of each enterprise activity. This forms the basis for in-depth research and teaching in their chosen sector and subject of enthusiasm.

After completing fundamental courses in business and management, the curriculum focuses on in-depth research to develop a novel theory suitable for the student’s or teacher’s industry or sector of study or instruction.

In contrast to the PhD in Management degree, the DBA program emphasises research highly applicable to the candidate’s chosen sector. As a dual-degree program, students will graduate simultaneously with two Doctoral degrees:

• The Professional Doctorate as part of the United Kingdom’s National Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF): OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice.
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in one of 17 majors from ULDP-U.

Entry requirements

To enroll in the Dual-degree Doctor of Business Administration in 17 majors, the learner must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a Master’s degree from an accredited university or possess a Level 7 Diploma according to the European Qualifications Framework.
• In case such degree is from a non-recognized university, the student should have followed the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy of ULDP-U.
• Degrees from fake universities or diploma mills will not be accepted.
• Learners must be over 24 years old.

ULDP-U reserves the highest decision-making power for admission, whether to accept or not, after a specific review of each candidate's profile to ensure they can comprehend and gain benefits when participating.

English requirements

If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, they must prove English language proficiency with one of the following:

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent.
• Or a minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 6.5; Reading and Writing must be at 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition Fees

Tuition policies are in keeping with the provisions of the ULDP-U policy and subject to change without notice. In some cases, ULDP-U offers a variety of scholarships for international students.

• Application Fees: 400€
• Full Programs: 12.000€
• Installments: 2