Global DBA

A Doctorate Designed for Business Leaders

The Global DBA at Royale Business College UK is an executive doctoral programme that combines strategic leadership, global business, innovation, digital transformation, and applied research.

Unlike traditional research-focused doctorates, the Global DBA is designed to help experienced professionals solve real business challenges, drive organisational transformation, and generate practical knowledge that creates measurable impact.

Throughout the programme, participants develop advanced leadership capabilities while applying research directly to their organisations, industries, or entrepreneurial ventures.

Why Choose the Global DBA?

Executive Doctoral Education
Develop doctoral-level strategic thinking while remaining focused on practical business application.

Global Perspective
Understand how organisations compete, innovate, and grow within an increasingly interconnected global economy.

Applied Business Research
Produce research that creates measurable value within your organisation rather than purely academic theory.

Digital Transformation & Artificial Intelligence
Develop leadership capabilities required for the future digital economy.

Executive Leadership
Strengthen your ability to lead organisational transformation and strategic change.

International Learning Community
Study alongside experienced professionals from diverse industries and countries

Programme Structure

The Global DBA is delivered through four progressive phases, enabling participants to develop advanced leadership capabilities before undertaking executive doctoral research.

Phase One
Executive Leadership & Global Strategy
Module 1
Global Business Strategy, Policy & Economic Transformation

Understand the global forces shaping modern organisations and develop strategic approaches for sustainable international growth.

Module 2
Executive Leadership, Organisational Transformation & Change

Develop advanced leadership capabilities to successfully lead organisational change, transformation, and business performance.

Phase Two
AI, Innovation & Future Business

Module 3
AI, Digital Transformation & Business Innovation

Explore how artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and digital transformation are reshaping industries and creating competitive advantage.

Module 4
Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Business Model Development

Develop innovative business models, entrepreneurial thinking, and growth strategies for modern organisations.

Phase Three
Governance, Sustainability & Executive Decision-Making

Module 5
Corporate Governance, Ethics & Sustainable Leadership

Examine responsible leadership, corporate governance frameworks, ESG principles, and ethical decision-making.

Module 6
Strategic Decision-Making & Business Analytics

Develop analytical and evidence-based decision-making skills to solve complex business challenges.

Phase Four
Executive Research & Applied Transformation

Module 7
Executive Research Methodology & Applied Business Analytics

Develop advanced executive research capabilities using practical methodologies that generate business value.

Module 8
Global DBA Thesis or Applied Business Transformation Project

Complete an original doctoral-level research project or an applied organisational transformation project addressing a real business challenge.

 
Research Specialisations
Participants choose one specialist pathway aligned with their professional background and research interests.

• AI & Business Leadership

• Strategic Management & Leadership

• Business Psychology & Human Resource Leadership

• Digital Transformation

• Entrepreneurship & Innovation

• Healthcare Management

• Sustainability & ESG

• Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Strategic Real Estate Management

• Banking & Finance 

Entry Requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold:

• A recognised Master’s qualification or equivalent.

• Significant professional or managerial experience.

• The motivation to undertake doctoral-level executive study.

Applications from experienced executives with alternative qualifications may be considered on an individual basis.

 
Become the Leader Who Shapes the Future

The Global DBA is more than a doctoral qualification.

It is an opportunity to develop advanced leadership capabilities, generate original business knowledge, and create meaningful impact within organisations, industries, and global markets.

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