DoctoralDBA (Applied Executive Doctoral Research)Management

Doctor of Business Administration (Executive DBA)

3 Years (Applied Executive Research)

Program Overview

International executive doctorate tailored for C-suite leaders, senior directors, and management consultants focusing on applied corporate innovation, global industry transformation, and enterprise governance.

Eligibility & Entrance Criteria

Master’s degree (MBA/PGDM/M.Sc) with minimum 5+ years of managerial/leadership experience. Direct admission via executive portfolio and research proposal evaluation.

* Note: Merit concessions and Uttarakhand domicile relaxations are applicable as per university and state government statutory rules.

Curriculum Core Pillars

Applied Action Research & Qualitative Case Methodologies
Global Enterprise Strategy & Cross-Border Mergers
Disruptive Digital Business Models & Platform Economics
Executive Doctoral Dissertation & International Defense

Career Horizons & Placements

Graduates in this field from our partner universities enjoy robust recruitment from Fortune 500 corporations, research councils, and high-growth startups.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Managing DirectorManagement Consulting Partner (McKinsey / BCG / Bain)Global Board of Directors MemberExecutive Coach & Leadership FacultyEnterprise Innovation Director

Partner Campuses Offering This Program

Swiss School of Management (SSM Swiss)
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SVKM's NMIMS (Mumbai)
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Manipal University (Karnataka)
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Jain University (Bangalore)
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Amity University (Noida)
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Duke International University (Sikkim)
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A Step-by-Step Guide

PhD THESIS ROADMAP

From Conception to Completion: A rigorous, structured progression designed for working professionals, academicians, and scholars pursuing a recognized Doctor of Philosophy degree.

Steps 01–03: Inception & ProposalSteps 04–06: Empirical StudySteps 07–10: Thesis & Defense
01Phase 1

CHOOSE A RESEARCH AREA

Select a topic you are passionate about and that contributes new knowledge to your field.

Deliverable: Tentative Topic Brief & Research Domain Feasibility
02Phase 1

DEFINE RESEARCH QUESTIONS

Formulate clear, focused, and researchable questions that guide your entire study.

Deliverable: Primary & Secondary Research Objectives & Hypotheses
03Phase 1

REVIEW LITERATURE THOROUGHLY

Explore existing studies, identify gaps, and build a strong theoretical and conceptual foundation.

Deliverable: Comprehensive Literature Review & Citation Matrix
04Phase 2

DEVELOP RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Choose the right research design, methods, tools, and techniques to answer your questions.

Deliverable: Research Design, Sampling Protocol & Ethical Approval
05Phase 2

COLLECT QUALITY DATA

Gather data systematically and ethically, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and validity.

Deliverable: Verified Primary Fieldwork or Secondary Datasets
06Phase 2

ANALYZE YOUR DATA

Use appropriate analytical techniques to interpret your data and derive meaningful results.

Deliverable: Statistical Findings, Hypothesis Testing & Discussion
07Phase 3

WRITE YOUR THESIS

Organize your ideas logically, write clearly, and support your arguments with evidence.

Deliverable: Full 5-Chapter Thesis Manuscript according to University Guidelines
08Phase 3

REVISE & SEEK FEEDBACK

Review your work, get feedback from advisors and peers, and refine your thesis.

Deliverable: Guide Sign-off, Plagiarism Certificate (<10% via Turnitin / Urkund)
09Phase 3

PREPARE FOR DEFENSE

Prepare your presentation, practice your defense, and anticipate questions with confidence.

Deliverable: Pre-Viva Slide Presentation & Rehearsed Defense Dossier
10Phase 3

DEFEND & GRADUATE

Present your work, defend your findings, and celebrate this remarkable achievement!

Deliverable: Public Viva Voce, Examiner Commendation & Doctorate Award
PhD Research Admissions & Topic Advisory

Need Guidance Formulating Your Research Topic or Guide Allocation?

Our academic council assists UGC-NET / JRF qualified scholars, working professionals, and foreign students with university selection, research proposal drafting, DRC clearance, and guide allocation across UGC-recognized partner universities.

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