DBA Program
Doctor of Business Administration
Study in Croatia. Earn Sheffield Hallam University diploma.
This research-based doctorate (DBA) is ideal for those people who are enthusiastic about learning and want to make a difference to the way that management and professional practice is developed in their specialism. Studying for a business doctorate allows you to develop evidence-based research and a full doctoral thesis, equivalent to a PhD, whilst continuing to pursue a career as a senior professional or manager.
Zagreb School of Economics and Management (ZSEM) organizes the part-time Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) program of the Sheffield Business School (SBS), one of the main faculties at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) in Sheffield, UK.
The DBA allows you to make a difference to the way that management and professional practice is developed in your specialist area such as
- organization and management
- human resources management
- tourism, hospitality and events
- public sector management
- strategy and change
- organizational behaviour
- operation management and leadership
- corporative and quantitative finance
- accounting, auditing and taxes
- corporate governance
- marketing and selling strategy
- corporate social responsibility management practices
- an entrepreneur
It is for those who want the opportunity to become a recognized contributor to management thinking and advanced professional practice. Grounded in evidence-based research and a full doctoral thesis, equivalent in status to the PhD, this is the highest achievable qualification in higher education.
The DBA enables managers and senior professionals to pursue their academic, personal and career development goals. It builds on your existing academic, business and managerial experience, enhancing your professional credibility and differentiating you from your peers.
6 reasons for DBA
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International Doctor of Business Administration Degree
The Doctor of Business Administration, DBA, represents a highly respected academic degree that can open doors into and within the international business world. According to UK law, a DBA is an equivalent degree to a PhD.
When the diploma is nostrified in Croatia, the equivalent degree is a PhD.
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High Quality and Recognition
The SHU’ DBA is a widely recognized doctoral program whose participants benefit from the outstanding quality of research and education in both universities.
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Flexible Setting & Structured Program
Due to its flexible setting, the DBA allows its participants to pursue a doctoral degree without having to put their careers on hold.
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Networking
Studying with candidates from mid-level and high-level management that have international
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Strong Partners
ZSEM and SHU are both internationally-renowned universities forming a team of strong and well-connected partners.
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Individual Approach
Individual work with mentor based on professional research which is aligned to your specialist research focus.
Entry Requirements
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You can apply directly for enrolment in the DBA programme if you hold or will have obtained the following:
- an MBA, or masters qualification in a relevant area
- if you are pursuing, or have pursued, a significant career in professional or business areas that fall within the research interests of Sheffield Business School and Zagreb School of Economics and Management
- if you display evidence of your potential to develop work of doctoral standard
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Exceptionally, we may consider applicants without a masters degree who:
- have a good first degree in an appropriate discipline
- have at least three years’ management or professional experience that reflects the research interests of Sheffield Business School and Zagreb School of Economics and Management
- can demonstrate continued development/education since graduation
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Since this programme is taught in English, you have to demonstrate level C1 (CEFR) proficiency in one of the following:
- IELTS 7.0 overall with no element under 6.5
- TOEFL iBT test with an overall score of 100 with a minimum of 23 in listening, 23 in reading, 26 in writing and 22 in speaking
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You also need to talk to the course or programme leader to ensure that:
- you meet the admissions criteria
- you have the potential ability to complete the course successfully within four years
- you can demonstrate intellectual curiosity, a capacity for critical analysis of issues, and the ability to abstract and formulate underlying principles in a systematic way
- your proposed area of research is appropriate to the program
If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications.