Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) - American University

• Develop and practice innovative research methods.
• Earn the highest quality of education.
• Achieve the expertise to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Become a successful doctoral researcher and educator.
• Prepare to make an impact in policy and practice.
• Learn strategies to facilitate more effective and, adaptable organizations creating positive changes.
• Become a more innovative leader in your field.

Established in 1985 American University (AU) was the first University of Cyprus, started out small with seven students has grown into a diversified university, with over 18,000 diverse multicultural students from 100+ different countries studying as of date. It is Ranked #1 in Kyrenia, #8th in Cyprus & Features in the Top 26% Universities Globally.

The accreditation and the international membership that offers is one of its Outstanding features. American University is accredited & validated by The Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation and Coordination Council of North Cyprus – YODAK along with The Council of Higher Education of Turkey – YOK, Listed on WHED, one of the elite institutions in the world to be a full-fledged member of the IAU & UNESCO Listed and WES Approved. The University is recognized in the United Kingdom by the National Information Centre – UK ENIC (Previously known as NARIC)

The List of Accrediting bodies also includes International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education – IACBE, European Council for Business Education – ECBE, The United Nations World Tourism Organization and earned the Ted Qual – UNWTO, Accreditation Agency for Degree Programs in Engineering, Informatics, the Natural Sciences and Mathematics – ASIIN. The European Association for Quality Language Services – EAQUALS.

With 30+ Specializations and International Recognition & Presence it promises WES Canada / USA equivalent Qualifications and Globally Relevant Qualifications with emphasis on Continuous Professional Development. It also offers access to their Strong Alumni & Business Community Worldwide.

Duration: DBA is designed to be delivered over 30 – 36 months on full time study mode, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part time and distance learning education mode from our associated awarding bodies. The qualification is delivered face-to-face through lectures, tutorials, seminars and presentations by approved study centers only.

• Assessors will support the students throughout the course of Doctor of Business administration.
• A formative assessment and feedback that will be provided to improve the learners’ achievements as per being part of the respective Universities.
• Course materials will also include lecture notes, practical applications with examples and case studies and presentations where the students can apply their knowledge and show their skills as well.
• We also provide books for references and other study materials.
• Supervision is available for all the modules.
• Through the online learning platform which has multiplatform accessibility, it delivers the any of the course straight to the student’s smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop through which will be enable for them to study at their own convenience.

DBA candidates may specialize in areas such as management science, technology management, organizational behavior, coaching/mentoring, economics or finance or other practical fields. DBA is a program that can show compatibility with requirements of the modern business world. At this level, students equipped with the full knowledge can cope with new theory themselves, manage a big team and teach young professionals on how to better their tasks. This method of study educates the candidates business against a background of cultural differences as manifested in the world business industry.

The following Qualifications are allowed to get direct entry onto the Thesis Level:

• MBA in relevant field;
• Work Experience of 10+ years;
• An Accredited Level 8 Doctoral Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.

• Flexible & accelerated delivery approach.
• Blended and hybrid learning mode aided with workshops, seminars and conference.

• Multiple intakes on blended learning mode.

Applicants are allowed to complete the DBA either via Thesis Publication or Standard Core Module Approach with Thesis. The Publication route comprises of undertaking a Thesis within the rules and regulations set by the University accreditation requirements from the respective Awarding Bodies.

FULL AWARD: The DBA will be awarded when you have successfully passed all components.