Doctor of Business Administration

Overview

The world of business and management is going through rapid and profound changes;therefore new theories need to be created and novel strategies, as well as practices, needs to be implemented. Institutional leaders, policy makers, and administrators are confronted with novel situations in their respected professional field and indeed this has precipitated the need for new knowledge to be quickly translated into practice, which can be achieved with the help of advanced research activity. It is in this context that Lincoln University College introduced its innovative Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program – with its other post-graduate management education programmes. The DBA exposes candidates to critical management issues and relevant theories; ensures that students acquire a thorough understanding of all the aspects related to this programme and requires them to demonstrate a post-MBA level of conceptual understanding. It has been designed to develop, their ability to, source, analyze, interpret,explain and link data, communicate research effectively as well as expeditiously and translate concepts into practice. For successful completion of PhD degree in LUC, each candidate should publish minimum of Four research articles in Scopus indexed journals, with Lincoln affiliation.

Program Aim

DBA focuses on the development of the thinking capability of the students and also prepares the students for leadership roles, such as, administrators or business professionals, who will facilitate the development of business organizations and also work towards the enhancement of global business.

DBA promotes applied research relevant to industries and business organizations.

DBA addresses the global business challenges of the 21st century. This program of study is thus intended for individuals, who are willing to confront the challenges and make a significant contribution as far as global business is concerned.