Doctor of Business Administration
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Texila American University (TAU) Guyana is a two-year professional doctorate designed for experienced managers, executives, consultants, and business professionals.
Our DBA program combines advanced management knowledge with applied business research. You’ll explore organizational challenges, evaluate business strategies, and develop research-based insights relevant to professional practice.
With a structured learning approach and academic research guidance, you can build on your professional experience while pursuing doctoral-level education.
Program Aim
Our Doctor of Business Administration program aims to prepare experienced professionals to apply advanced business knowledge and research methods to organizational challenges.
The program brings together strategic management, financial decision-making, organizational leadership, and independent research to help candidates develop evidence-based approaches to business problems.
Why Choose TAU’s DBA Program?
- Practice-Focused Research: Investigate real business and management challenges through structured doctoral research.
- Advanced Business Knowledge: Develop your understanding of strategy, finance, leadership, and organizational change.
- Research Guidance: Receive academic support as you progress through research proposal development, research milestones, and thesis preparation.
- Designed for Experienced Professionals: Build on your management experience while pursuing an advanced academic qualification.
Eligibility
Our DBA program is intended for applicants with postgraduate qualifications and relevant professional experience.
You may qualify through either of the following routes:
- Option 1
Any master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of managerial experience. - Option 2
A one-year master’s degree in the same discipline or an equivalent field from a recognized university, together with 10 years of work experience, including the last 3 years in a relevant field.
DBA Program at a Glance
| Program Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Degree | Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Qualification Level | Doctoral |
| Total Credits | 90 |
| Study Approach | Blended doctoral learning and research |
| Eligibility | Qualifying master’s degree and professional experience |
Program Objective
Our Doctor of Business Administration program is designed to help candidates:
- Develop advanced leadership and strategic decision-making capabilities.
- Apply business theories and management principles to organizational challenges.
- Strengthen analytical thinking, critical evaluation, and problem-solving skills.
- Conduct ethical, independent, and rigorous business research.
- Evaluate organizational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Contribute to management knowledge through applied research and professional insights.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the DBA program, graduates should be able to:
- Critically evaluate business and management theories in professional contexts.
- Identify and investigate complex organizational challenges.
- Design and conduct independent research using appropriate methodologies.
- Analyze research findings and develop evidence-based recommendations.
- Evaluate strategic management decisions and organizational performance.
- Communicate research outcomes effectively to academic and professional audiences.
- Apply research-based insights to leadership and management practices.
Admission Requirements
- Admission to our DBA program is based on academic qualifications and relevant professional experience.
- Applicants should meet one of the approved eligibility routes and provide the supporting documentation requested during the admissions process.
- Our admissions team can guide you through qualification verification, application requirements, program information, and enrollment procedures.
Program Structure
DBA Curriculum & Research Journey
Our two-year DBA program combines advanced doctoral coursework with applied business research, helping candidates connect academic knowledge with real organizational challenges.
The program carries 90 total credits.
Doctoral Coursework
The initial coursework focuses on:
- Research Methodology
- Strategic Management
- Accounting and Finance for Decision Making
- Leading Organizational Change
Applied Research & Thesis
Following the taught coursework, candidates progress through research development and assessment milestones, including:
- Research proposal development
- Research progress reports
- Journal publication and academic presentation requirements
- Research synopsis
- Final thesis and doctoral evaluation
Candidates receive academic research guidance throughout the required milestones.
| Block | Course Work | Credits | Research Work | Role of Doctoral Committee Against the Research Work |
| Block 1 | Research Methodology | 4 | Identification of Guide and Approval of Guide | Approval of the Main Guide and the Co-Guide. |
| Block 2 | Strategic Management | 4 | ||
| Block 3 | Accounting and Finance for Decision Making | 4 | ||
| Block 4 | Leading Organizational Change | 4 | ||
| RESEARCH WORK | ||||
| Block 5 | Research proposal | 9 | Research proposal submission | Research proposal submission |
| Block 6-7 | Progress Report 1 | 20 | Progress report – 1 presentation & Approval Journal Publication (1) | Interaction with the Co-Guide (Review and approval) |
| Block 8-9 | Progress Report 2 | 20 | Progress report – 2 presentation & Approval Journal Publication (1) E-conference (1) | Interaction with the Co-Guide (Review and approval) |
| Block 10 | Synopsis Presentation | Synopsis | Interaction with the Co-Guide (Review and approval) | |
| Block 11-12 | Thesis | 25 | Thesis | Thesis evaluation and Conduction of Viva |
| Total Credits | 90 | |||
DBA vs. PhD in Management
Both a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and a PhD in Management are doctoral-level qualifications, but they generally differ in their research emphasis.
A DBA focuses on applied research addressing business and management challenges. A PhD in Management often emphasizes original theoretical contributions and academic research.
If you’re an experienced professional interested in investigating workplace or organizational issues, a DBA may align with your goals.
Career Opportunities After a DBA
A DBA can help you develop research, leadership, and strategic management capabilities relevant to senior professional responsibilities.
Depending on your experience and career goals, you may explore opportunities in executive management, business consulting, organizational development, entrepreneurship, business research, or higher education.
Career outcomes depend on individual qualifications, professional experience, and employer requirements.
Student Testimonials
Ms.Amanda Shivlal
Bachelor of Business Administration (Part-Time)
“Studying tertiary education at university can be an intellectual challenge at times. But I must admit that enrolling in the Bachelor of Business Administration program at Texila American University has been the best decision of my life yet. The learning environment is up to the standards and is comfortable with the best learning facilities. Currently, studying Organizational Behavior as my first studies here so far has been the greatest experience with the most supportive learning environment, faculties, and cooperative classmates. I’m very thankful and obligated to Texila and those special people in my life who have constantly been there with supportive encouragement and motivation, which has kept me going.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Doctor of Business Administration is a professional doctoral degree focused on advanced management knowledge and applied business research. It helps experienced professionals investigate complex organizational challenges and develop research-based solutions.
Our Doctor of Business Administration is a two-year doctoral program comprising 90 credits. It combines advanced business coursework with applied research and thesis development.
Our DBA is designed for experienced professionals and uses a structured, blended learning approach. Contact our admissions team to confirm current online learning, attendance, and research requirements.
Applicants can qualify through either of two routes: a master’s degree with at least three years of managerial experience, or a qualifying one-year master’s degree with 10 years of work experience, including the last three years in a relevant field.
The curriculum covers Research Methodology, Strategic Management, Accounting and Finance for Decision Making, and Leading Organizational Change, followed by applied research and thesis milestones.
Both are doctoral degrees. A DBA generally emphasizes applied business research, while a PhD often focuses more heavily on original theoretical and academic research.
Yes. A DBA is a doctoral-level qualification, while an MBA is a master’s degree. The DBA involves advanced research beyond master’s-level business study.
Yes. Texila American University Guyana holds institutional accreditation from the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and is registered with the National Accreditation Council of Guyana (NAC-G).